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Myanmar's new challenges
dpa, Published on 05/05/2014
» YANGON - For years after joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in 1997, Myanmar was the regional albatross, dragging the group's reputation down with its human rights record and refusal to ditch military rule.
Sharia penal code in effect in Brunei
dpa, Published on 01/05/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR - Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah defended the Sharia-based penal code that took effect in his small country on Thursday amid criticism that the law is harsh and inhumane.
Singapore's caning punishment
dpa, Published on 29/04/2014
» Singapore's justice system is notorious for its use of the death penalty, but it also sentences convicts to be caned.
Killing of red-shirt poet condemned
dpa, Published on 24/04/2014
» A human rights group on Thursday called for quick and thorough investigation into the murder of a Thai poet known for his support for the pro-government red-shirt movement and criticism of the country's lese-majeste law.
Vietnam jails blogger
dpa, Published on 04/03/2014
» HANOI - A court in central Vietnam sentenced a former journalist turned political blogger to two years in jail after a half-day trial Tuesday.
Myanmar census a Pandora's Box
dpa, Published on 27/02/2014
» YANGON - As Myanmar's first nationwide census in 31 years nears, ethnic minority groups are stepping up a campaign to postpone the exercise for a few more months or risk a political backlash.
Ugandan president enacts anti-gay bill
dpa, Published on 25/02/2014
» ENTEBBE, UGANDA — A controversial bill that introduces lengthy prison sentences for people who engage in homosexual acts was signed into law on Monday by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.
Malaysian opposition leader convicted
dpa, Published on 21/02/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court on Friday convicted an opposition leader of sedition for questioning the decision of an eastern state ruler five years ago.
UN: Myanmar massacre probe imperfect
dpa, Published on 19/02/2014
» Yangon - The Myanmar government has not adequately addressed accusations that Rohingya Muslims were massacred by authorities and Buddhist villagers in January, a UN official said Wednesday.
UN special envoy visits Rakhine state
dpa, Published on 14/02/2014
» YANGON - United Nations special envoy Tomas Ojea Quintana visited Myanmar's troubled Rakhine state on Friday following reports of new atrocities committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority living there, officials said.