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Hun Sen relatives, cronies stash millions abroad
Published on 16/10/2019
» Cambodia’s long-ruling prime minister, Hun Sen, had gathered athletes at his imposing office for a televised pep talk. “I don’t want to mention politics,” he began quietly.
Landmark verdict on Myanmar Reuters journalists postponed
Published on 27/08/2018
» YANGON: The case of two Reuters journalists in Myanmar who faced a ruling Monday that could see them each jailed for up to 14 years has been postponed until Sept 3, reportedly because the judge is in poor health. The landmark case ignited global outcry after they were arrested while investigating a Rohingya massacre.
Reuters journalists clock up 100 days in jail in Myanmar
AFP, Published on 21/03/2018
» Two Reuters journalists reached their 100th day in detention in Myanmar on Wednesday as pre-trial hearings drag on over charges under the Official Secrets Act in a case that has incensed global opinion.
'We will kill you all'; Rohingya beg for safe passage
Published on 18/09/2017
» SITTWE, Myanmar: Thousands of Rohingya Muslims in violence-racked northwest Myanmar are pleading with the authorities for safe passage from two remote villages that are cut off by hostile Buddhists and running short of food.
Radical Buddhism heightens tension ahead of Myanmar election
News, Published on 17/06/2015
» When religious violence erupted in Meiktila in central Myanmar two years ago, local politician Win Htein spoke up for the minority Muslims who bore its deadly brunt. Many of his fellow Buddhists have never forgiven him.
Thailand growing source of counterfeit dollars
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/10/2014
» $7.2 million seizure of counterfeit 100-dollar bills linked to Thai military officers, largest seizure of fake US bills in Southeast Asia in decade & biggest-ever in Cambodia.
Thailand seen as growing source of counterfeit dollars in Southeast Asia
Published on 13/10/2014
» BATTAMBANG, Cambodia, — He may be the just the police chief of Battambang, a languid riverside town in western Cambodia, but, recently, people have taken to calling Brig Gen Sar Theth the $7 million man.
Phuket journalists indicted on libel rap
News, Published on 18/04/2014
» PHUKET: Two journalists charged with defaming the Royal Thai Navy in an online news report about the trafficking of refugees from Myanmar were indicted yesterday, amid concerns over press freedom.
Journalists charged with defaming Thai navy
Published on 17/04/2014
» PHUKET - Authorities on Thursday charged two journalists with defaming the Royal Thai Navy in an online news report about the trafficking of refugees from Myanmar, amidst concerns about press freedom.
Final confrontation?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/12/2013
» Anti-government rally leaders promise a final push today. We continue our real-time coverage of the protests in Thailand, beginning with a review of last nights events. Will everything end today?