Ram Karki

Ram Karki

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The author is a Bhutanese Human Rights Activist and the Coordinator of the Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB), the Hague, the Netherlands.

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A Democracy Test for Bhutan

A Democracy Test for Bhutan

The 24-year prison sentence of Raghu Pati Subedi for peaceful online commentary raises serious concerns about free speech, transparency, and press freedom in Bhutan. Bhutan’s silence on his case signals a troubling test for the country’s democracy, demanding accountability from both the...

The 24-year prison sentence of Raghu Pati Subedi for peaceful online commentary raises serious concerns about free speech, transparency, and press freedom in Bhutan. Bhutan’s silence on his case signals a troubling test for the country’s democracy, demanding accountability from both the...

Open Letter to Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India

Open Letter to Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India

With great respect and honour for the sacred relationship that exists between India and Bhutan and to help further strengthen the existing relationship, I would like to put forward the following urgent matters to you with the expectation that these matters could find some space during your meeting w...

With great respect and honour for the sacred relationship that exists between India and Bhutan and to help further strengthen the existing relationship, I would like to put forward the following urgent matters to you with the expectation that these matters could find some space during your meeting w...