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Thailand floats new plan for Myanmar crisis
Reuters, Published on 09/10/2024
» VIENTIANE - Southeast Asian leaders met in Laos on Wednesday for a summit expected to find ways of tackling a worsening civil war in Myanmar, with Thailand set to propose a new path for a political solution after a regional peace effort made scant progress.
Vanished, shot, murdered: Laos activists spooked by spate of incidents
AFP, Published on 08/06/2023
» An isolated murder, a brutal attempted killing and a murky disappearance: Laotian activists have been caught up in a series of alarming recent incidents that have spooked the reclusive communist state's embattled dissident community.
Asean leaders 'deeply concerned' about Myanmar violence
AFP, Published on 10/05/2023
» JAKARTA: Southeast Asian nations said Wednesday they are "deeply concerned" about the violence ravaging Myanmar while condemning a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian aid in the country.
Lao lawmakers choose new PM
News Agencies, Published on 31/12/2022
» The parliament of Laos has voted to elect Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone as the new prime minister to succeed Phankham Viphavanh, who has stepped down citing health concerns, according to local media.
Laos locks down capital as Covid cases hit record high
AFP, Published on 20/09/2021
» Reclusive Laos has locked down its capital Vientiane and barred travel between Covid-hit provinces, as cases soared to a record high.