Story Archive
2017-05-31
But observers say the US should tie Vietnam’s rights record to negotiations.
2017-05-31
No one was hurt in the blast on day two of test runs at the Formosa mill.
2017-05-31
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights urge officials to ‘ensure that the right of Cambodians to elect the candidates of their choice is protected.’
2017-05-31
Worst hit is Rakhine state where tens of thousands of Muslims are living among the remnants of destroyed tents in internally displaced persons camps.
2017-05-31
The Natural Fruit Co. had sued Andy Hall over a TV interview in Myanmar.
2017-05-31
Authorities are moving to round up dissidents who remain at large ahead of the politically sensitive anniversary on June 4.
2017-05-31
Dozens are hospitalized after being assaulted at a local government office.
2017-05-31
Dong Qi isn't the first to be detained over accusations of support for the wanted Chinese billionaire.
2017-05-31
Individuals and businesses that generate foreign currency are selling what they stockpile at high profit margins.
2017-05-30
No date given yet for trial of Indonesian, Vietnamese women in custody in Malaysia.
2017-05-30
Nguyen Xuan Phuc will be the first Southeast Asian leader to meet President Donald Trump.
2017-05-30
The men were detained after gathering firewood near their refugee camp, and their bodies bore signs of torture, sources say.
2017-05-30
The victim is the second local administrator from Buthidaung township murdered by unknown assailants in May.
2017-05-30
Some Tibetans are closing their WeChat accounts to avoid scrutiny by authorities.
2017-05-30
Amnesty International says decisions on cases are often made to coincide with political events.
2017-05-30
The move is in stark contrast to last week's ruling by a constitutional court in democratic Taiwan that same-sex marriages must be allowed.
2017-05-30
The move forms part of a nationwide 'stability maintenance' operation aimed at silencing all forms of public dissent.
2017-05-30
A capacity glut defies government claims.
2017-05-29
Repeated delays to the sentencing of Liu Shaoming for subversion may be because he refuses to make a "confession of his crimes," activists say.
2017-05-29
Activists hope the anniversary of the June 4 military crackdown will send a strong message to Beijing about the erosion of the city's traditional freedoms.
2017-05-26
Taiwan criticizes vague charges and lack of evidence amid concerns after a string of forced confessions and torture of recent high-profile detainees in China.
2017-05-26
Representatives from seven ethnic armed organizations give her a book outlining their political stance.
2017-05-26
Exiled former CNRP leader Sam Rainsy urges voters to turn out on June 4 to start the process of electing a new national government in 2018.
2017-05-26
But authorities fail to curb North Koreans' growing use of cell phones to keep in touch with relatives in the South.
2017-05-26
The two men were sentenced in December for planning to overthrow the government.
2017-05-26
The four were held for three hours and released after agreeing to delete video content on their phones.
2017-05-26
Protesters say new housing provided as part of a relocation package agreed upon after their evictions is cracking and falling apart.
2017-05-26
China's state propaganda machine has warned the country's media not to "make a big deal" of a ruling by Taiwan's constitutional court on effectively legalizing same-sex marriages.
2017-05-26
A directive suggests authorities are trying to undermine Uyghur observance of the Muslim holy month.
2017-05-25
Warning that his party will 'burn down homes' if it loses appears to go against election law, but NEC says can only act if parties file complaint.
