Aug 13, 2018
Rights-Based issues soar in the Philippines, while it takes a back seat in Singapore | The Independent
Rights-Based issues soar in the Philippines, while it takes a back seat in Singapore | The Independent: Jose Martin, Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights in Manila cuts a striking figure. He has a slight limp and walks with a cane and speaks rather
'Mafia hub': Cambodian activist says corrupt elite drawn to Aust
'Mafia hub': Cambodian activist says corrupt elite drawn to Aust: The daughter of jailed Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha, has labelled Australia the "mafia hub" of Cambodia's corrupt elite and is urging the Federal...
Cambodian unease as Chinese casinos turn seaside paradise into ‘Macau No 2’
Cambodian unease as Chinese casinos turn seaside paradise into ‘Macau No 2’: Gamblers chain-smoking and speaking Mandarin are feeding $100 bills into hungry roulette machines at the Holiday Palace Casino Resort.
Jailed Cambodia leader's daughter speaks up on human rights - The Cambodia Daily
Jailed Cambodia leader's daughter speaks up on human rights - The Cambodia Daily: Cambodia's opposition leader is in jail and his party has been dissolved.
Cambodia's main city faces growing sewage problem
Cambodia's main city faces growing sewage problem: Many of the capital Phnom Penh's poorest people have been relegated to living in areas that puts their health at risk.
U.S. Seeks to Appoint Senior Asia Diplomat as Cambodia Ambassador
U.S. Seeks to Appoint Senior Asia Diplomat as Cambodia Ambassador: The appointment comes as relations between the two countries have hit a low after Hun Sen accused Washington of sponsoring a plot to overthrow him by supporting the CNRP.
Việt Nam opposes China’s activities in Hoàng Sa - Politics & Laws - Vietnam News | Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports - VietNam News
Việt Nam opposes China’s activities in Hoàng Sa - Politics & Laws - Vietnam News | Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports - VietNam News: Việt Nam resolutely objects to China’s recent activities in the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) archipelago and reiterated Việt Nam’s sovereignty over the islands, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokeswoman Lê Thị Thu Hằng said yesterday.
Lao morning news for August 13
Lao morning news for August 13: All the #Lao #news you need to know for August 13, 2018. Morning news from Lao. Lao business news
A Farewell to Western Envoys in Bangkok
A Farewell to Western Envoys in Bangkok: At a recent farewell reception for Peter Prugel, the German ambassador to Thailand, a prominent international human rights activist who was in town from Geneva wasted little time reminding Thai activists about the task ahead: Convincing the next lot of new ambassadors from prominent Western nations that human rights and democracy – or the lack …
Elections Chief Dismisses Fears Voting Will Be Rigged
Elections Chief Dismisses Fears Voting Will Be Rigged: The man tasked with ensuring a credible election played down concerns the next general election could see his body involved in manipulating the vote in favor of ...
Thai human rights body in state of flux | Bangkok Post: opinion
Thai human rights body in state of flux | Bangkok Post: opinion: It was the country's people-based 16th constitution (1997) which established Thailand's National Human Rights Commission. The expectation was that the commission would act as a promoter and protector of human rights, with due regard for universal standards, complementing the constitution and national laws. It would also be a check and balance mechanism, especially where the traditional pillars of the state might not be fulfilling their tasks or impinge on human rights.
Cop arrested, 200,000 speed pills seized at Yala train station | Bangkok Post: news
Cop arrested, 200,000 speed pills seized at Yala train station | Bangkok Post: news: A police officer attached to a special operations unit was been arrested and 200,000 speed pills, with a street value of about 24 million baht, seized at Yala railway station on Sunday afternoon.
Mon State gov’t to assist flood-hit farmlands | Burma News International
Mon State gov’t to assist flood-hit farmlands | Burma News International: The Mon state government will provide a bushel of paddy seeds per acre for the farmlands that have been affected by the flood in the Mon State.
Myanmar pop star arrested with over 12,000 meth pills | Coconuts Yangon
Myanmar pop star arrested with over 12,000 meth pills | Coconuts Yangon: Burmese celebrity singer Shwe Htike was arrested along with seven others on charges of drug possession, trafficking, and abetment on Aug. 9.
The halo which once crowned Myanmar's de facto leader has not just slipped – it has been replaced by a badge of shame - The National
The halo which once crowned Myanmar's de facto leader has not just slipped – it has been replaced by a badge of shame - The National: Aung San Suu Kyi's moral failures during the military's murderous rampage against the Rohingya have been her downfall
Leaked Pompeo statement shows debate over 'genocide' label for Myanmar - POLITICO
Leaked Pompeo statement shows debate over 'genocide' label for Myanmar - POLITICO: The Secretary of State plans to speak this week about a State Department investigation into a horrific campaign of violence against Myanmar's Rohingya minority.
Through their own eyes: Displaced Kachin youth | Frontier Myanmar
Through their own eyes: Displaced Kachin youth | Frontier Myanmar: A project launched in Kachin State five years ago is using photography and storytelling to empower young people displaced by conflict.
Conflict, conscription and a cover-up: The killing of six TNLA medics | Frontier Myanmar
Conflict, conscription and a cover-up: The killing of six TNLA medics | Frontier Myanmar: In a remote, mountainous area of northern Shan State, six women are dead. Are they the latest victims of Tatmadaw impunity in the country’s long-running civil conflicts?
Lawmakers, Civil Society Oppose Shan Hydropower Project
Lawmakers, Civil Society Oppose Shan Hydropower Project: Lawmakers and civil society organizations call for a halt to a hydropower project on the Namtu River, stating it will destroy farms and livelihoods.
Nationalists Rally in Yangon to Denounce New Ban on Ma Ba Tha
Nationalists Rally in Yangon to Denounce New Ban on Ma Ba Tha: Hundreds of Buddhist nationalists gathered in Yangon on Saturday to protest against a state edict banning Myanmar's leading nationalist organization, successor to the Ma Ba Tha.
The gender imbalance in China’s PhD studies: why women make up only a third of the cohort | South China Morning Post
The gender imbalance in China’s PhD studies: why women make up only a third of the cohort | South China Morning Post: Female students match their male peers at every other level of education in China; in the United States, women make up 52.1 per cent of doctorates
Facebook web traffic drops because everyone's on YouTube | Metro News
Facebook web traffic drops because everyone's on YouTube | Metro News: Analysis from a London-based market research company shows that YouTube could soon overtake Facebook.
‘No Such Thing’: China Denies U.N. Reports of Uighur Detention Camps - The New York Times
‘No Such Thing’: China Denies U.N. Reports of Uighur Detention Camps - The New York Times: Confronted with accusations of mass internment in the Xinjiang region, Chinese officials refused to answer “questions which are not factual.”
Indonesia: Vice Presidential Candidate Has Anti-Rights Record | Human Rights Watch
Indonesia: Vice Presidential Candidate Has Anti-Rights Record | Human Rights Watch: The decision by Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to select Ma’ruf Amin as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2019 presidential election, raises questions about Jokowi’s commitment to improve human rights protection for all Indonesians, Human Rights Watch said today.
FBI fires agent Peter Strzok who criticized Trump in text messages | US news | The Guardian
FBI fires agent Peter Strzok who criticized Trump in text messages | US news | The Guardian: Strzok had helped oversee the investigations into Russian interference in the US election and Hillary Clinton’s emails
The woman leading the way for Rohingya at a Bangladesh camp | Rohingya | Al Jazeera
The woman leading the way for Rohingya at a Bangladesh camp | Rohingya | Al Jazeera: The first local election at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh ended with half of chosen representatives being women.
The danger of conflating anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism | Jeremy Corbyn | Al Jazeera
The danger of conflating anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism | Jeremy Corbyn | Al Jazeera: Enfolding criticism of Israel within the definition of anti-Semitism would risk rendering the word meaningless.
Giving Indonesia's children with disabilities a chance | Education | Al Jazeera
Giving Indonesia's children with disabilities a chance | Education | Al Jazeera: This Indonesian man has made it his life's mission to educate children with disabilities.
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