Human Rights Watch

Bhutan’s king is soon to arrive in Australia — he should be urged to free the nation’s political prisoners

Bhutan is famous for its pristine mountains, Buddhist monarchy, and an official doctrine of pursuing Gross National Happiness. Later this week, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will pay a visit to ...
The Conversation

Bhutan’s king is set to visit Australia for the first time. Here’s why thousands will line the streets to see him

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Human Rights Watch

As Bhutan king visits India, he should be urged to free political prisoners in his country

At least 32 political prisoners – mostly Nepali-speaking Bhutanese – who are languishing in his nation’s jails. Bhutan’s king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is in India this week. He went to the ...
Reuters

FACTBOX-Bhutan holds second mock poll before real thing

May 28 (Reuters) - The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is holding a second round of mock elections on Monday as a dress rehearsal for the real thing in 2008. For a related story, click on [nB181885] Sign ...