Tag: dissidents

Years after political uprising, Sri Lankans struggle to unite behind new candidate

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Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country. As the country prepares for its first election since then, many say they’re still waiting for change. When Sri Lanka sank…

Five years without daylight: Hasina's 'enforced disappearance' of Bangladesh dissidents

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Bangadesh’s interim government has vowed to investigate the cases of hundreds of dissidents abducted by security forces under the regime of ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina. FRANCE 24’s special…