Story Archive
2012-11-07
In a record day of burnings, Tibetans call for the return of the Dalai Lama and an end to Chinese rule.
2012-11-06
In the wake of violence in western Burma's restive Rakhine state, officials initiate citizenship checks.
2012-11-06
A civil society group says the US must prevent Cambodia from using military aid to abuse human rights.
2012-11-06
A civil society group says the US must prevent Cambodia from using military aid to abuse human rights.
2012-11-06
A Chinese rights advocate is taken into custody in the middle of the night.
2012-11-06
Chinese authorities ban festivals and block communications in Tibetan areas.
2012-11-06
Chinese security personnel are out in force across Xinjiang in preparation for a sensitive meeting of top party lawmakers.
2012-11-06
North Korea is trying to step up coal production at a former notorious political prison camp.
2012-11-05
Work on the Xayaburi dam is to be officially launched this week despite objections.
2012-11-05
NGOs say the Southeast Asian grouping should review the declaration, expected to be adopted at a summit in Cambodia this month.
2012-11-05
NGOs say the Southeast Asian grouping should review the declaration, expected to be adopted at a summit in Cambodia this month.
2012-11-05
China acknowledges that there are ethical problems with the use of organs from executed prisoners.
2012-11-05
The European aid organization says its workers cannot access those in need of medical care in the violence-hit western Burma state.
2012-11-05
China experts see continuing political interference and violations of citizens' rights.
2012-11-05
Chinese authorities detain a monk who helped produce a film describing Tibetans' lives under Beijing's rule.
2012-11-04
A Tibetan traditional artist self-immolates and dies, sparking huge protests against Chinese rule.
2012-11-02
The group says China is seeking to isolate Uyghurs from the international community.
2012-11-02
The Cambodian opposition wants US President Obama to push for human rights during an expected historic visit.
2012-11-02
The Cambodian opposition wants US President Obama to push for human rights during an expected historic visit.
2012-11-02
The UN human rights chief calls on China to address Tibetan grievances.
2012-11-02
Chinese authorities detain activists amid 'stability' concerns ahead of a top leadership transition.
2012-11-02
A Chinese court says there is 'insufficient evidence' to support the case of Chen Guangcheng's brother.
2012-11-01
An EU export ban on chemicals used for lethal injection has put Vietnam in a quandary.
2012-11-01
Burmese lawmakers expect the president to swiftly sign the new version of the bill into law.
2012-11-01
A netizen is jailed after he calls for democracy ahead of China's leadership transition.
2012-11-01
Netizens want tougher punishments after a schoolteacher who abused her pupils is detained on a misdemeanor.
2012-10-31
Burma's President says weapons have been recovered and linked to the 'mob-style violence' in Rakhine state.
2012-10-31
Cambodian families say a US refiner is purchasing ‘blood sugar’ from a company that seized their land.
2012-10-31
Cambodian families say a US refiner is purchasing ‘blood sugar’ from a company that seized their land.
