Story Archive
2020-01-16
One witness says he and fellow victims truthfully described the torture at the hands of the provincial military police officials that led to Tuy Sros’ death on Jan. 1.
2020-01-16
The CNRP called the proceedings a ‘political show,’ while NGOs demanded greater access to the court.
2020-01-16
Many see great opportunities in Myanmar’s rich neighbor, but polls show ambivalence about Beijing.
2020-01-16
Authorities will issue National Verification Cards to an additional 29 Rohingya.
2020-01-16
A rights group meanwhile calls for greater scrutiny of the Try Pheap Group's investment plans, saying the social and environmental impacts of its work have not been fully examined.
2020-01-16
Japanese health officials say they have treated a man for the novel coronavirus (nCoV), who is now recuperating at home.
2020-01-16
The decision comes as chief executive Carrie Lam tells lawmakers that there has been no police brutality, in spite of widespread local and international criticism.
2020-01-16
Structure is going up in the middle of a future sprawling planned township outside Dhaka.
2020-01-15
World Uyghur Congress President Dolkun Isa now worries about siblings still in Xinjiang.
2020-01-15
Five incidents of human trafficking to China have already occurred this year.
2020-01-15
They had interfered with local government and spread 'the evil influence' of religion, state-controlled Tibetan media say.
2020-01-15
Her visit follows a trip to Kachin state and comes amid international lawsuits and continued violence in Rakhine state.
2020-01-15
But the CNRP chief’s lawyer says the video lacks context or sufficient proof to convict.
2020-01-15
Some say the move will further undermine Tibetan national identity, already weakened by Han Chinese migration into the region.
2020-01-15
The New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) calls on governments to resist Chinese influence amid a hostile global environment for basic rights and freedom.
2020-01-15
Chang Weiping is under enforced disappearance, while Zhang Baocheng has been indicted on 'terrorism' charges.
2020-01-15
Farmers in Thai villages suffer economically from drought, vanishing fish.
2020-01-15
Hwagyo are foreign citizens and have traditionally been exempt, but that is now changing.
2020-01-15
Freedom House says an expansion of Beijing’s efforts has ‘serious implications’ for democratic societies.
2020-01-14
Maj. Gen. Wang Zhongcai’s visit comes amid Beijing’s diplomatic tensions with Jakarta over maritime rights.
2020-01-14
They say the Chinese-backed company that operates the mine has not acted on recommendations by a parliamentary commission.
2020-01-14
They also slam authorities for limiting who can attend what they said should be a public hearing.
2020-01-14
Witnesses say Tuy Sros was detained after a protest and died in police custody.
2020-01-14
Le Dinh Kinh had received money and encouragement from 'opposition forces' including foreign groups, a Ministry of Public Security officer says, without providing evidence.
2020-01-14
The mayor of Taipei says the cities share democratic values, while Prague's mayor calls China 'an unreliable partner.'
2020-01-14
Yuan Shanshan's landlord, who evicted the family at the behest of police, is ordered to pay back her rent.
2020-01-13
They urge direct intervention by the Ministry of Land Management, saying that provincial authorities have failed to act.
2020-01-13
Nyan Thein’s death is the latest killing of a village head by Myanmar soldiers.
2020-01-13
Observers say the summons is the latest bid by authorities to smear his character in court.
2020-01-13
Lao company is pushed out as province sends the projects to a company previously granted a 99-year concession to develop an SEZ in the area.
