South African Poet, Activist Awarded In Poland

A jury in Warsaw on Monday named South African writer and anti-apartheid activist Breyten Breytenbach as the recipient of the 2017 Zbigniew Herbert International Literary Award, named after the anti-communist Polish poet and philosopher. “I’m pleased that this year the jury has chosen a poet who combines great talent with the attitude of an uncompromising … Read more

Top Duterte Critic Arrested On Drug Charge

A leading critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Leila de Lima, has been arrested on drug trafficking charges. Senator Leila de Lima is accused of receiving money from detained drug lords. She has insisted on her innocence and says the charges are an attempt to silence her criticism of Mr Duterte’s war against drugs. … Read more