Story Archive
2016-09-07
A trip to the hospital brings new calls to release the jailed information chief from prison as CNRP leader Kem Sokha’s trial is set to begin.
2016-09-07
A trip to the hospital brings new calls to release the jailed information chief from prison as CNRP leader Kem Sokha’s trial is set to begin.
2016-09-07
Protests continue in the face of official warnings, with the whole village under surveillance by camera, residents say.
2016-09-07
Liberal Party candidate Ken Chow said the three men made the threats outside the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong authorities.
2016-09-06
No talk of independence by Hong Kong lawmakers will be tolerated, China says.
2016-09-06
The Arakan National Party leads demonstrations objecting to the appointment of former U.N. chief Kofi Annan and two other foreigners to the panel.
2016-09-06
He is warmly greeted at home by relatives and friends despite police warnings that no welcome should be given.
2016-09-06
No one appears to have been injured or detained, a villager says.
2016-09-06
The first sitting U.S. president to visit the Southeast Asian Nation pledges $90 million to root out leftover bombs.
2016-09-06
The International Criminal Court could rule this year on whether or not to move forward with prosecution.
2016-09-06
The International Criminal Court could rule this year on whether or not to move forward with prosecution.
2016-09-06
Protesters defy police orders to stop demonstrations, saying they will continue until Lin Zuluan is released.
2016-09-06
Yang Tingjian's house is currently under 24-hour surveillance, while his family has received threats following his bid to stand in local elections.
2016-09-05
Rights activists hit out at a lack of pressure on human rights amid widespread secret detentions.
2016-09-05
The results ensure that opposition lawmakers will still be able to block draconian government measures, although their camp is looking increasingly divided.
2016-09-04
The streets are patrolled by riot police and plainclothes security, while closures and mass vacations turn the city into a ghost town, residents say.
2016-09-04
Pan-democratic candidates need to win at least one third of seats in the legislature to block unpopular government legislation.
2016-09-02
Even common phrases, spoken ironically, are seen as implying criticism of the regime.
2016-09-02
The first U.S. president to visit the Southeast Asian nation may have an opening to press for change in the tightly ruled country.
2016-09-02
Kofi Annan will discuss with locals the commission’s agenda and how it will go about its business.
2016-09-02
The armed ethnic group, whose delegates walked out of the Panglong Conference on Thursday, has yet to respond.
2016-09-02
Lu Yuyu got into a dispute with prison guards over his inability to sleep with the lights on.
2016-09-02
Bou Rachana and her children have been granted refugee status by the UNHCR and are awaiting plans to move to a third country.
2016-09-02
Bou Rachana and her children have been granted refugee status by the UNHCR and are awaiting plans to move to a third country.
2016-09-02
Five candidates withdraw amid fears that a split democratic vote could lead to tougher legislation getting through the legislature.
2016-09-01
Federal district judge George H. Wu rules that the civil case in Los Angeles can go forward.
2016-09-01
Federal district judge George H. Wu rules that the civil case in Los Angeles can go forward.
2016-09-01
Organizers of the Panglong Peace Conference say a mix-up over badges is to blame for spat with the United Wa State Army.
2016-09-01
Thousands take to the streets in the central coastal region because residents still have no jobs and children cannot return to school.
2016-09-01
The group will support special rapporteur Tomas Quintana in finding options for accountability for rights abuses in the DPRK.
