Raed Fares, the Syrian Journalist and Activist, Receives Legatum Institute’s 2020 Courage in Journalism Award
Philippa Stroud and Nathan Gamester of the Legatum Institute, with Courage in Journalism judges Mike Thomson, of the BBC; Abeer Saady, of the Ethical Journalism Network; and Kate Clark, of […]
Malaysia’s 250 Orang Asli (Indigenous People) protest against degazetting of Kuala Langat forest reserve
Bernama Free Malaysia Today Wed, February 26, 2020 The Orang Asli protesting against the proposed degazetting of the Hutan Simpan Kuala Langat Utara forest reserve. SHAH ALAM, Malaysia: The […]
Myanmar ICJ Defender to Give Lecture in Yangon
By Zin Lin Htet The Irrawaddy Tue, February 25, 2020 William Schabas defends Myanmar at the International Court of Justice on Dec. 12, 2019. / ICJ Live YANGON, Myanmar – […]
Direct Flights Between Myanmar and Buddha’s Birthplace in Nepal to Begin in May
By Zarni Mann The Irrawaddy Mon, February 24, 2020 Lumbini, Nepal – Birthplace of Buddha Photo: Dept of Tourism, Nepal MANDALAY—To boost tourism with Myanmar, Nepal has announced that direct […]
Singapore man in N95 mask distances himself from nurse waiting for the same lift – discrimination amidst the COVID-19 outbreak?
MIREN GONZALEZ THE INDEPENDENT SINGAPORE February 21, 2020 “Is the public so fearful of us nurses or medical officers?” asked the nurse. Photo for illustrative purposes only/Singapore Nurses Association Facebook […]
Explosion of Colors
Explosion of Colors BY :ANTARA PHOTO JAKARTA GLOBE THU FEBRUARY 21, 2020 MAMASA, Indonesia – Mamasa in West Sulawesi is famous for its colorful woven cloth made on traditional wooden […]
EU Honors Myanmar Rights Advocates at Fourth Schuman Awards
The 2020 Schuman Award recipients pose at an award ceremony at the EU ambassador’s residence in Yangon on Feb. 19, 2020. / Zaw Naung Lin / The Irrawaddy By Nyein […]
Minister suggests ‘the rich’ should marry ‘the poor’ to reduce Indonesia’s poverty rate
The Jakarta Post Thu, February 20, 2020 Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy waves toward journalists as President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (unseen) unveils his new Cabinet on the […]
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