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Rights groups condemn 10-year jail term for Vietnam blogger
AFP, Published on 10/03/2020
» HANOI: The jailing of a Vietnamese blogger for 10 years was condemned by rights groups Tuesday as "unacceptable" and an attack on free speech.
Protesters leave key roads after historic Hong Kong rally
AFP, Published on 17/06/2019
» HONG KONG: Holdout anti-government protesters remained in control of a major arterial road in Hong Kong early on Monday, a day after organisers said two million people flooded the streets in a historic rebuke of the city's pro-Beijing leader, but left peacefully before noon.
Worldwide calls for release of jailed Myanmar reporters
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» Several countries, including the United States, many European nations and Canada, and top United Nations officials are among those demanding the release of Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo from detention in Myanmar.
Mutual optimism
Asia focus, Published on 14/08/2017
» While Asean celebrated its golden anniversary last week, it was also marking the silver anniversary of official ties with India. The official dialogue partnership that began in 1992 has made substantial progress on the economic and political fronts but both sides believe the potential is just beginning to be tapped.
Myanmar army arrests reporters covering Shan drug-burning
Reuters, Published on 27/06/2017
» NAY PYI TAW - The Myanmar military arrested at least three reporters on Monday, after they covered an event organised by an ethnic armed group designated as an "illegal organisation".
Press Freedom Day in Asean: Much more work to do
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 08/05/2017
» With journalists under increasing pressure across Southeast Asia, it was no surprise that the talk on World Press Freedom Day this year in Jakarta turned to finding a way to ensure that media members can do their jobs without fear of persecution or worse.
Fantasies come to life at Myanmar 'cosplay' convention
AFP, Published on 24/04/2016
» Purple-haired princesses, wolves and dolled-up maids mingled at a "cosplay" fantasy costume festival held this weekend in Myanmar, where the global role-playing craze is building up a cult following.
Hong Kong's leader 'very concerned' over missing booksellers
AFP, Published on 04/01/2016
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong's leader said he was "very concerned" Monday over the disappearance of five booksellers known for publications critical of the Chinese government after a prominent lawmaker accused mainland security officers of kidnapping the men.
Obama: End 'discrimination' against Rohingya
AFP, Published on 02/06/2015
» WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has urged Myanmar to end discrimination against its ethnic Rohingya minority if it wants to succeed in its democratic transition from decades of junta rule.
US: Myanmar should share responsibility for Rohingya crisis
Associated Press, Published on 23/05/2015
» YANGON - Navy ships were scouring Southeast Asian waters for boats believed to be carrying thousands of migrants with little food or water, and a top US diplomat said Myanmar needs to shoulder some responsibility for the crisis. That's something it has been reluctant to do.