Recently, there has been alot of coverage in terms of China's poor record in human rights especially with regards to Tibet. Anyone following the Olympic fire would be aware of the huge amount of protests going on.
Before we step up and point the finger at China, do note that according to International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBA), they have reported that despite Singapore's impressive economic development that Singapore fails to meet international standards for political and human rights and there are concerns on the independence of its judiciary. The rights institute also issued 18 recommendations for the Singapore govt to implement urgently. For more information on this article, please refer to: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2008/07/10/2003417005
To find out more that Singaporeans have to say this, check this out:
http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/07/is-mm-lee-playing-the-same-old-record/
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