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– Jolovan Wham: Singapore's 'recalcitrant' activist (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News December 21, 2017

Singaporean activist Jolovan Wham is charged with committing seven offences for allegedly organizing illegal assemblies. The police accused him of being a 'recalcitrant' who has "repeatedly shown blatant disregard for the law." In an email interview with the author, Wham explains how Singapore's highly restrictive laws curb free speech.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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