Belarus issues first death sentence this year

Jan 15, 2021

Moscow [Russia], January 15 (ANI/Sputnik): A court in Belarus re-sentenced a man to capital punishment on murder charges, Minsk-based human rights center Viasna said...

Thailand: Man sentenced to record 50-year prison term for insulting monarchy

Jan 19, 2024

A Thai appeals court extended a man's sentence sentenced to a record 50 years of prison on Thursday for insulting the monarchy, CNN reported.

Chinese #MeToo advocate journalist gets 5-year prison sentence

Jun 14, 2024

Huang Xueqin, a respected independent journalist, was declared guilty by the Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court on Friday for "inciting subversion of state power," as...

Thai lawmaker receives 6-year sentence for 'royal insults'

Dec 14, 2023

A progressive Thai lawmaker, Rukchanok Srinok, from the opposition Move Forward Party has been sentenced to six years in prison for alleged insults to...

Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to 8 years in prison and flogging, confirms lawyer

May 09, 2024

Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has been handed an eight-year prison sentence, as reported by his lawyer.

Won't interfere, it's Ram Rahim's right: Haryana CM on Dera Sacha Sauda chief's parole

Jan 21, 2023

The Dera Sacha Sauda chief is serving a 20-year sentence for rape and murder in Rohtak's Sunaria Jail.