Category Archives: World Regions

Irina Ratushinskaya dies

Posted on 12 July 2017 by admin

In 1986 I spent 46 days in a mock prison cell campaigning for the release of Irina Ratushinskaya a Russian poetess who was subsequently released. I am sad to hear that she died of cancer after a long illness on … Continue reading →

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In support of Hong Kong

Posted on 8 October 2014 by admin

Felt I wanted to express at least some gesture of support for Hong Kong’s brave and disciplined democracy activists.

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Hong Kong election candidates blocked by Beijing

Posted on 20 September 2014 by admin

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-29125769 This is a crucial issue of democracy and a test of UK moral fibre. We should press China to allow Hong Kong citizens the freedom to stand for Hong Kong’s forthcoming leadership elections instead of saying that only Beijing … Continue reading →

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