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Kim Jong-un purges: why North Korea is such a dangerous place to be successful in politics

Kim Jong-un purges: why North Korea is such a dangerous place to be successful in politics: North Korea celebrated the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People’s Army in February. As it showed off 12 of its massive intercontinental ballistic missile in a military parade, expert Korea-watchers spotted there appear to have been …

Report reveals the full brutality of anti-gay purges in Chechnya

Report reveals the full brutality of anti-gay purges in Chechnya: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has published a report on the unlawful rounding up of more than 100 Chechen men suspected of homosexuality. The case gained global media attention and considerable public support. Hundreds of people in Europe, America and Australia protested against “gay concentration camps” …