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The Most Absurd Human Rights Violations (98): Free Speech in Taiwan

(source, source) Taiwan National University (NTU) Department of Agricultural Economics professor Wu Pei-ing, aged 53, was handed a final sentence of 10 days in prison or a fine by the High Court on Thursday for calling a fellow professor “worthless.” … Continue reading

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The Most Absurd Human Rights Violations (97): Free Speech in Zimbabwe

(source) Richmore Mashinga Jazi, a self-employed carpenter, was watching live coverage of Mugabe’s birthday bash last Friday while drinking with friends when he allegedly suggested that the 88-year-old president had sought help to blow up the balloons. … “Who helped … Continue reading

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The Most Absurd Human Rights Violations (96): No Rest for the Dead in Russia

(source, read the story here) Russian police are taking the unusual step of filing new tax evasion charges against lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who died in their custody two years ago. The trial of the defendant … would be the first … Continue reading

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The Most Absurd Human Rights Violations (95): Don’t Say “Blow Away” When You’re a Muslim

(source) A casual text message to work colleagues encouraging them to ”blow away” the competition at a trade show allegedly plunged a Muslim man into a terrorism probe. Telecommunications sales manager Saad Allami says the innocent message, aimed at pumping … Continue reading

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The Most Absurd Human Rights Violations (94): Virginity Tests in Egypt

(source) Egypt’s army has devised an original method to defend itself against possible allegations of rape by women “in its care”: By now, almost everyone has heard the about the 18 women protestors in Egypt’s Tahrir Square who this past … Continue reading

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