The former New Mexico governor and ambassador to the U.N. filled a specialized diplomatic niche, talking to strongmen when presidents and other officials could — or would — not.
Tag: Political Prisoners
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Bill Richardson, Champion of Americans Held Overseas, Dies at 75
After serving in Congress and as governor of New Mexico, he practiced quasi-public diplomacy, working to secure the release of people he believed were being wrongfully detained.
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Democracy in Bangladesh Is Quietly Being Crushed
The most active rivals to the country’s ruling party face dozens, even hundreds, of court cases each, paralyzing the opposition as a crucial election approaches.
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As Anniversary of Women’s Uprising Nears, Iran Cracks Down
Sept. 16 marks one year since Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the morality police, setting off months of protests. Authorities are trying to quell any new unrest.
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Chile Searches for Its Disappeared, 50 Years After Coup
President Gabriel Boric is announcing a new national search plan ahead of the 50th anniversary of the coup that toppled the government and led to the disappearance and killing of thousands.