If you thought the Russian government had a very low tolerance for spontaneous acts of civil demonstration, it's nothing compared to Singapore, where the authoritarian regime in charge has made it illegal for a group of five to gather in public (as proven by the case of Chee Soon Juan). This latest news from the opposition, however, shows that perhaps even five people participating in a political demonstration is too much (even if the issue they are protesting is international):
Mr Seelan Palay, 24, and Mr Chong Kai Xiong, 27, were detained in front of the Manpower Ministry building at Havelock Road after they staged an hour-long protest in support of two Burmese nationals awaiting deportation following the Ministry's refusal to renew their work permits. (...)
Both of them were handcuffed and driven away to the Central Police Station. After nearly five hours, both protesters were released on a $2,000 bail each on one surety. They have been told to report at the station two weeks from now.
