Taiwan

Time for justice as Taiwanese prisoner faces 11th retrial - 21 September 2009

Amnesty International urged Taiwan’s High Court to ensure a fair trial for a death row inmate preparing to face his 11th retrial in 21 years on Tuesday.
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At least eight people were sentenced to death but no executions took place. Restrictive laws continued to be used to limit freedom of expression and assembly.

Taiwan signs up for human rights - 9 April 2009

Taiwan’s legislature has ratified two of the most important international conventions for the development of human rights.

Taiwan and South Korea call for 'comfort women' apology - 18 November 2008

The Government of Japan must accept historical responsibility and apologise to the victims of Japan’s military sexual slavery system.
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Hundreds of thousands of people participated in political demonstrations for and against President Chen Shui-bian in the wake of corruption allegations against him and his fa