Story Archive
2015-01-20
She says no new information was provided at a UN rights review.
2015-01-15
But a high-ranking Lao official with a dubious role in the matter orders the statue to be returned to Ongtue Wat.
2015-01-08
Civil society groups take the country to task for enforced disappearances and other rights violations.
2015-01-06
An international group wants authorities to step up monitoring at major points of entry.
2014-12-31
But one government official argues that it's too late to use the system.
2014-12-24
Construction on the dam will proceed despite concern from stakeholders.
2014-12-12
She has formed an initiative to press the Lao government to continue investigating her husband’s disappearance.
2014-12-08
Round table participants express concern over how the measures will be implemented.
2014-11-26
The smuggling of logs takes place through unofficial border crossings.
2014-11-20
They want a UN group on missing persons to get involved in the case.
2014-11-17
The agency shrugs off suggestions that it supports limiting civil society.
2014-11-13
A source says they were forced to leave after refusing to renounce their faith.
2014-10-30
Critics liken the proposal to ‘putting Laos up for sale.’
2014-10-29
The former student protest leader says said although the protest ended prematurely, its aims and objective remain alive today.
2014-10-27
Rights groups push for their release before a UN review of the country’s human rights record.
2014-10-16
They say the project would undermine their country’s sovereignty.
2014-10-08
The reviews could help allay fears of damaging effects on downstream neighbors.
2014-10-06
But the two sides must sort out many issues, Lao officials say.
2014-10-02
The draft regulations give the government sweeping oversight of the groups.
2014-09-24
The law says violators can face criminal charges.
2014-09-19
Environmental groups, riparian communities want Don Sahong dam project halted.
2014-09-09
Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand are closely monitoring the situation for possible floods.
2014-08-26
She says she will leave only if offered a comparable plot.
2014-08-20
Laos says the project is suspended, but the builder says work continues.
2014-08-19
Beijing says it will speed up studies on project cost.
2014-08-08
‘Budget tensions’ are cited for the hold affecting more than 150,000 employees.
2014-07-28
Pilot program will track logs, lay framework for more transparent documentation.
2014-07-22
Beijing appears concerned over its communist ally's ability to repay loans.
2014-07-14
The government is drafting a set of laws to regulate online information
2014-07-07
Lao officials confirm he has been repatriated home from Thailand.
