Human Rights Watch Urges Philippine Prosecutors to Dismiss Cyber-Libel Complaints Against Environmental Defenders and Legal Counsel in Nueva Vizcaya

MANILA — Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called upon prosecutors in the Philippines to immediately drop criminal libel complaints filed by a mining corporation against four prominent human rights and environmental advocates in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. The international rights monitor characterized the legal actions as a blatant attempt to stifle dissent and intimidate […]

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Mayday Concert Cancellation Sparks Widespread Consumer Complaints in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has been inundated with over 160 complaints following the unexpected cancellation and rescheduling of one of Taiwanese rock band Mayday’s highly anticipated concerts at the newly opened Kai Tak Sports Park. The move has ignited significant frustration among dedicated fans, many of whom had made extensive travel plans and financial commitments […]

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