Story Archive
2019-09-25
Several ethnic armies say they have never considered or carried out bomb attacks.
2019-09-25
Social media users say government censors are shutting down chat groups, while censorship circumvention tools are losing their effectiveness.
2019-09-25
Meanwhile, China hits out at US concern over Hong Kong's rights and freedoms expressed in Trump's UN speech.
2019-09-24
A working group already exists, though, Myanmar's representative to the UN says, adding that what is needed now is 'sincere will' to implement existing agreements.
2019-09-24
Zumuret Dawut had to agree to a forced sterilization in order to be able permitted to leave Xinjiang with her husband and family.
2019-09-24
The US Deputy Secretary of State says failing to do so has damaged the body’s reputation.
2019-09-24
Australian researcher Nathan Ruser explains how he was able to use satellite imagery to find out when and where in the XUAR a leaked video was taken.
2019-09-24
Region’s chief minister reports the now viral image to the culture minister.
2019-09-24
They say that if structures aren't removed, the resort blamed for polluting an area beach will simply be reopened at a later date.
2019-09-24
The Arakan Army claims it killed 10 government troops and seized an artillery camp.
2019-09-24
The two men are the latest of nearly 30 opposition activists detained since the beginning of the year.
2019-09-24
Wang Meiyu had repeatedly called for democratic elections and the resignation of China's president and premier.
2019-09-24
A senior officer dismisses video footage of an attack on a protester as potentially fake.
2019-09-23
Under an international cloud, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stresses unity in visits, alms to religious institutions.
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.
