Aseem Trivedi Refuses Freedom Until Charges Dropped

The newest thing I saw in the Aseem Trivedi sedition-charges case in India came late last night eastern time -- since updated with an early morning timestamp -- that the cartoonist has refused freedom granted to him by a successful bail application until charges are dropped. There's also word that he is expected to leave jail at some point today, but I can't tell if that comes before or after his refusal to leave.

I think urging that the charges be dropped is a smart move. His example and the swirl of publicity that's come with it is the biggest weapon the political point of view most in support of free speech in that country has right now. Trivedi should not take something offered unless it's something he truly wants, and what he wants is those charges dropped. We'll see how that develops; I hope this year's CNRI Courage In Editorial Cartooning winner is physically safe, and knows how much support he has within his country and abroad.
 
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