Foreign media express anxiety over Thailand’s press freedoms
The Thaiger Mon, December 14, 2020 Foreign journalists in Thailand are expressing concern about what they are calling restrictions on press freedom. Speaking at a recent Foreign Correspondents’ Club of […]
The Day British Colonialists Concluded the Second Anglo-Burmese War
On This Day By Wei Yan Aung THE IRRAWADDY, Sun, December 20, 2020 A sketch on the Second Anglo-Burmese War in Rangoon. YANGON — On this day, December 20, in […]
Indonesia to send more aid to Pacific nations in diplomatic push
Dian Septiari The Jakarta Post Thu, December 17, 2020 Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi attends a Joint Commission Meeting with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters […]
Jailed Satirical Performer Faces Extra Charge from Myanmar’s Military
By Zaw Zaw Htwe THE IRRAWADDY, Wed, December 16, 2020 Daungdohmyoset troupe leader Ko Zayar Liwn in court in Ayeyarwady in December. / Peacock Generation / Facebook YANGON – A […]
MYANMAR – Saw Eh Say from KEAN wins Human Rights Tulip Award
By Saw Than Htike Oo MIZZIMA MYANMAR Tue, 15 December 2020 Saw Eh Say from KEAN. Saw Eh Say, in-charge of the Kayah Earthrights Action Network (KEAN) in Kayah State, […]
Indonesia President Jokowi: Past Human Rights Violation Must Be Resolved
EGI ADYATAMA TEMPO.CO Mon, December 14, 2020 JAKARTA – President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo opened the 2020 Attorney General’s Office meeting at the State Palace today, Dec. 14, 2020. In his opening speech, […]
Indonesia Denies in Talks with Israel
BY :JAYANTY NADA SHOFA & NATASHA CHRISTY WAHYUNI JAKARTA GLOBE MON, DECEMBER 14, 2020 Jakarta. Foreign Affairs Ministry’s spokesman Teuku Faizasyah denies Israeli media claims of Indonesia seeking to normalize […]
Thai government threaten to boycott new Lao hydro electric dam project
The Thaiger Sun, December 13, 2020 PHOTO: Xayaburi Dam BANGKOK – Loas officials have announced the announcement of yet another Laos hydro electric dam and Thai authorities aren’t happy. The […]
China’s Ambassador to Thailand Snubs “Mekong People’s Forum”
By Wassayos Ngamkham CTN News CHIANG RAI TIMES Mon, December 7, 2020 Local groups and conservationists opposed to massive Mekong River development are raising the stakes and involving Western nations. […]
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