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Monday, 22 September 2014

Cambodian Garment Workers Pressure H&M, Walmart and Zara for a Living Wage

After launching a nationwide strike last December, violently dispersed by state forces, Cambodia’s garment workers are back in the streets demanding a monthly minimum wage of $177.

Egyptian Leftist Activist Freed after 125 Days in Jail for Protesting

Mahienour El-Masry was ordered to be released today after spending 125 days in prison for breaking the country's controversial no protest law. Her case galvanized Egyptians opposing the law.

Thailand’s PM Apologizes for Suggesting Bikinis Raise the Murder Rate Among Tourists

Thai media did not widely report the military junta leader's statement, but it triggered strong and angry reactions in other countries, especially in the UK.

Minority Scholar Denies Chinese Authorities’ Accusations at Separatism Trial

Lawyers for Ilham Tohti said the prominent Uyghur scholar was chained with leg irons and denied access to food and warm clothes while detained. The verdict is due this week.
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