Friday, September 30, 2022

Iran Protests Continue Despite Heavy Crackdowns; China wants a world where human rights don't matter

 Iran Protests Continue Despite Heavy Crackdowns

Dozens of people have been killed in nationwide demonstrations that erupted almost two weeks ago after Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, died in police custody.

Even as Iranians Rise Up, Protests Worldwide Are Failing at Record Rates

Mass protests, once a grave threat to even the fiercest autocrat, have plummeted in effectiveness, a study shows. Factors appear to include polarization, social media and rising nationalist attitudes.

Why China’s Crimes in Xinjiang Cannot Go Unpunished: China wants a world where human rights don't matter

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