Lu Yuyu and Li Tingyu were picking up a catnip plant pot for their cat, Little Stinker, when their romance was abruptly ended. Waiting at the pick-up point were the police who had been tracking them for the entire three years of their relationship.
On 9 February 2020, the public prosecutors indicted and rejected bail of the four prominent democracy activists including Parit Chiwarak, Anon Nampha, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk and Patiwat Saraiyaem for violating the Penal Code’s Section 112 on lèse majesté charges and others from “The #19 September Reclaiming People’s Power” gathering during 19-20 September 2020, and Parit was also indicted for violating Section 112 in a separate case stemming from the “Mob Fest” rally at the Democracy Monument on 14 November 2020.
Responding to credible reports of a widespread mobile internet blackout underway in Myanmar, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Campaigns, Ming Yu Hah, said:
Responding to reports that several people were injured as security forces violently dispersed peaceful protests today in Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Research, Emerlynne Gil, said:
“A Well-Being Workbook for Youth Activists” was drafted together with youth activists and informed by realities faced by Amnesty International youth activists across the globe. We hope this workbook will support youth activists in their journey to strengthen their self-care and make us all recognize the need to look after each other as we stand up for human rights.
The Special Prosecutor on Juvenile and Family Affairs have today indicted three children including Lapanaphat “Min” Wangphaisit, 18, and Benjamaporn “Ploy” Niwas, 16, from ‘Bad Students’ and Khanaphot “Phum” Yaemsanguansiri, 16, from ‘Free Students’, for the violation of the Emergency Decree 2015 which carries an imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to 40,000 baht, or both as a result of their participating in a demonstrations at the Ratchaprasong intersection on 15 October 2020. Regarding this prosecution against youth, Piyanut Kotsan, Director of Amnesty International Thailand, has this to say;
Responding to the arrest of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and others amid reports that a military coup is underway in Myanmar, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Campaigns, Ming Yu Hah, said:
n abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. It is a basic healthcare need for millions of women, girls and others who can become pregnant. Worldwide, an estimated 1 in 4 pregnancies end in an abortion every year.
Responding to the record prison sentence handed to Anchan P. by a Thai court today after conviction for lèse majesté and computer-related crimes, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Regional Director, Yamini Mishra, said:
Responding to the arrests of around 50 Hong Kong opposition figures on Wednesday morning for violation of the city’s national security law, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Regional Director Yamini Mishra said:
In his speech, subsequent audio recording and tweets, President Trump continued to reject the U.S. election results and incite his supporters —leading thousands to storm and breach the U.S. Capitol. In response, Amnesty International USA Interim Executive Director Bob Goodfellow issued the below statement:
It’s been a difficult year, but there’s been a lot to celebrate in 2020. From writing letters and taking action to signing petitions and protesting in a safe way, people have come together – despite the most difficult circumstances – to show that change is possible. And if you’re in need of further proof, here are 41 inspiring stories that prove why humanity will win in the end.