Story Archive
2012-05-31
An opposition parliamentarian calls the independence of Cambodia’s judicial system into question.
2012-05-30
A former employee of a Cambodian rights watchdog is released at the end of his sentence for distributing political leaflets.
2012-05-30
Aung San Suu Kyi visits the home of Thailand’s largest Burmese migrant population.
2012-05-29
Burmese officials ask opposition lawmakers to assist in defusing labor and power shortage protests.
2012-05-29
The Burmese opposition leader leaves the country for the first time in more than two decades.
2012-05-29
Chinese defense minister signs military agreement with Cambodia and meets ASEAN defense ministers over South China Sea dispute.
2012-05-25
A trip to Thailand will be her first outside of the country in more than two decades.
2012-05-24
Cambodian authorities detain a prominent monk and send 13 women to jail over land eviction demonstrations.
2012-05-23
Amid continuing protests, Burmese authorities announce emergency measures in a bid to restore full power supply.
2012-05-23
A Burmese court dismisses a government demand for the name of a reporter who wrote on state-linked corruption.
2012-05-22
Burmese authorities take some in for questioning after the largest protests in the country in years.
2012-05-22
The Southeast Asian nation reiterates its support for the One-China policy that does not recognize Taiwan.
2012-05-22
A Cambodian monk is thrown out of his pagoda after observing a political debate.
2012-05-22
A U.N. delegation warns of setbacks to treatment and prevention if programs aren't supported.
2012-05-21
On their third straight day of protests, Cambodian workers take their demands to the government.
2012-05-21
In northern Burma’s Mandalay, as many as 1,000 gather for a candlelit demonstration.
2012-05-17
Washington announces a new ambassador and suspends restrictions as a reward for reforms.
2012-05-17
Ieng Sary is treated for breathing problems, calling his case into question.
2012-05-17
Fighting between the rebels and government troops continues in Burma’s northern border region.
2012-05-16
Hundreds of security personnel force villagers to evacuate land in eastern Cambodia.
2012-05-15
Democratic reforms in Burma are not yet irreversible, the opposition leader says.
2012-05-14
South Korea's leader makes a rare visit to Burma.
2012-05-11
Honoring Cambodian environmentalist Chut Wutty, supporters patrol the forest where he was killed.
2012-05-10
Cambodians are finding themselves left off voter lists or unable to register ahead of commune elections.
2012-05-09
Aung San Suu Kyi will work within Burma’s parliament to make the banned union a legal entity.
2012-05-09
Cambodia calls on political parties and NGOs to join in fighting commune-level corruption.
2012-05-08
Censorship officials ban reports about the former top general.
2012-05-08
Group members say murder of green activist will not deter them from protecting the forest.
2012-05-07
Cambodia imposes moratorium to ‘strengthen management’ of land concessions.
2012-05-04
A man allegedly shot Cambodian activist Chut Wutty’s killer by accident.
