More than 100 activists have been detained by police in Kazakhstan where two opposition parties had planned to hold rallies on June 6 in several cities to demand democratic reforms. RFE/RL correspondents saw uniformed and plainclothes police snatch peaceful protesters off the streets and take them away in vans in the capital, Nur-Sultan, Almaty, and at least three other cities. In several instances, unknown people holding umbrellas tried to stop journalists from filming. The detentions come despite a more liberal law on demonstrations that came into force on June 6. The Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan (DVK) party and the Democratic Party had organized the rallies, which authorities said breached social-distancing rules. They also said the new law on protests still needed a five-day notice period before being applied in practice~RFE/RL
Report Warns,Climate Change Set to Cut Average Income by 19%
Timor-Leste Seeks Economic Lifeline as Oil Wealth Dwindles
South Africa Prepares to End Lion Hunting in Captivity
UN Secretary-General Meets with Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls
On Both US Coasts,Pro Palestinian Encampment Protesters Hold Ground
Philippine Police Arrest 3 Suspects Over On-Air Killing of Broadcaster
In Tibet, Parents Plead for Children to Help Collect Caterpillar Fungus
Vietnamese Monk Seeks Justice for Brother Who Died after Police Interrogation
Subscribe Our You Tube Channel
Fighting Fake News
Fighting Lies