A Democracy Test for Bhutan

Recent reports from Bhutan have raised concern over the arrest and sentencing of Raghu Pati Subedi, also known as Rangu Pati Suberi. According to several independent sources, Mr. Subedi, a Bhutanese citizen and popular social media commentator, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for posting online comments critical of government policies and expressing opinions about the Gelephu Mindfulness City Project.