Asaad Taha

Asaad Taha

What Press Freedom Looks Like in Rwanda

Click to expand Image Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame speaks during the state funeral of Kenya’s former president, Daniel arap Moi, at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, February 11, 2020. © 2020 John Muchucha/AP Photo Celebrating World Press Freedom Day in…

Kyrgyzstan: Proposed Legal Changes Threaten Political Dissent

Click to expand Image Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov holds presidential standard during his inauguration ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. January 28, 2021. © 2021 AP Photo/Vladimir Voronin, File (Bishkek) – Kyrgyz authorities are considering amendments to the Criminal and Criminal Procedural Codes…

EU: Prioritize Rights at India Summit

Click to expand Image People suffering from breathing issues receive oxygen support at a gurdwara, a place of assembly and worship for Sikhs, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease, in Delhi, India.  © 2021 Idrees Mohammed / Sputnik via AP…

Victorian drive for an electric future

The Andrews Labor Government will provide 20,000 subsidies of up to $3000 for new zero emissions vehicles (ZEV) as a part of its plan to meet a target of net zero emissions by 2050. With currently only 0.1% of Victorian…