Story Archive
2019-09-23
Many mosques were closed in 2012 after intercommunal violence in Rakhine state.
2019-09-23
The two men had voiced support for the return of exiled opposition chief Sam Rainsy.
2019-09-23
Luangprabang dam would be Laos’ fifth large Mekong river dam.
2019-09-23
Rather than taking precautions, farmers in the North still struggle to meet meat quotas.
2019-09-23
Vu Thi Dung and Nguyen Thi Ngoc Suong must now serve their full terms of six and five years, respectively, for their postings on Facebook.
2019-09-23
Lee Ming-cheh should be allowed out of prison on temporary leave to attend the funeral of his father, his wife says.
2019-09-23
The footage shows blindfolded and bound inmates taken off of a train under heavy guard.
2019-09-23
Chen Yunfei has a long history of supporting pro-democracy movements and standing up for human rights.
2019-09-22
The authorities shut down subway stations and limit transportation to the city's international airport.
2019-09-20
Mun Chol Myong faces extradition to the U.S. on charges of money laundering and conspiracy to launder money.
2019-09-20
Ilham Tohti’s daughter says China has worsened tensions in Xinjiang by disregarding her father’s advice.
2019-09-20
The Ministry of Justice threatens the public with 15-30 years in prison and life sentences for officials.
2019-09-20
The Arakan Army rescues a detained woman from police in Rakhine state.
2019-09-20
Vietnam may be afraid to push back, fearing damage to bilateral relations, some experts say.
2019-09-20
Kiribati becomes the second island Pacific nation in a week to break off diplomatic ties with the Republic of China on Taiwan in favor of Beijing.
2019-09-20
The rights group cites a number of cases of cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment as well as 'reckless' use of force against protesters.
2019-09-19
The Renew Europe group says Tohti worked tirelessly to foster dialogue between Uyghurs and Han Chinese.
2019-09-19
Government relief effort underway, but many have yet to receive aid.
2019-09-19
Rights groups point to growing interference in religion and other freedoms and call for a strengthened US response.
2019-09-19
The message comes after Cambodia arrests six CNRP activists over the weekend.
2019-09-19
The ruling National League for Democracy party opposes the bill, saying similar limitations do not exist internationally.
2019-09-19
Kong Yuanfeng describes life in a women's prison in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
2019-09-19
Police are 'investigating' after Yu Zhirong is believed to have become caught up in nationwide security measures ahead of National Day.
2019-09-19
The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act looks set to move forward in the House of Representatives next week.
2019-09-18
Authorities say the two men ‘became ill,’ but provide no details.
2019-09-18
Social media comments suggest that the Chinese internet is undergoing stricter-than-ever control and censorship ahead of a politically sensitive anniversary on Oct. 1.
2019-09-18
Democracy icon is seen as ignoring victims of her army’s 2017 ethnic cleansing campaign.
2019-09-18
Cambodia’s ruling party calls the move ‘propaganda’ and says he will be arrested on arrival.
2019-09-18
Residents of Vladivostok report that North Korean migrants have no choice but to endure the abuse because of their lack of legal status.
2019-09-18
A campaign against 'evil forces' meanwhile targets political dissent and expressions of Tibetan culture and identity, sources say.
