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Brazilians Demand Justice for Horrors That Took Place During Military Dictatorship
As Brazil’s National Truth Commission wraps up its work and disbands, calls are growing for the punishment of perpetrators of torture, murder, and forced disappearances.
Talking to Students at Bangkok's Hunger Games Protest
In Thailand, the Hunger Games films have increasingly become a symbol of dissent against the military junta running the country.
The General Who Became Thailand's Prime Minister and the Ascendancy of the Eastern Tigers
Prayuth Chan-ocha has retired as head of the Thai army, leaving him free to focus on the job of prime minister and the elevation of a shadowy military clique.
Human Rights Abuses Rampant in Myanmar While Fair Elections Remain Elusive
The country's slow democratization continues to be marred by mass humanitarian and electoral issues.
The UN Has Condemned Thailand's Crackdown on Human Rights Advocates
Police officers broke up an event meant to publicize the state of human rights in the country since its military coup in May.
VICE News Capsule - Friday, August 15
Protests in Ferguson, Ukrainian government shelling rebel-held strongholds and more.
Thailand’s Military Government Thinks John Oliver Is a Threat to Its Monarchy
A leaked official document shows that the junta is monitoring Oliver after he mocked the Thai government and crown prince on his HBO show.
Thousands of Cambodian Migrant Workers Flee Thailand
Human rights groups have been investigating alleged violence and killings of Cambodian workers during Thai police-led raids.
Thailand's Junta Is Giving Free Haircuts to Make People Happy
The Thai Royal Army is putting on free concerts and festivals —and giving free desserts and haircuts — to promote happiness after the coup.
Thai Military Bans Hunger Games Salute: What Protesters Can Take From Hollywood
We may not live under a military junta, but we can still take capitalism's representations of revolution for our own purposes.
Thailand's Military Is Forcing People to Stop Worrying and Love the Coup
After telling people to forget the past, the Thai military is detaining anyone who refuses to agree that its coup isn't so bad after all.