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In Laos, price of free speech a heavy one
News, Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal & Adam Bemma, Published on 20/02/2020
» The imprisonment of Houayheuang "Muay" Xayabouly, a young, female Lao environmentalist turned internet activist who simply asked for help for flood victims, should be a matter of deep concern to the international community.
Don't forget 'disappeared'
News, Editorial, Published on 21/12/2019
» One year ago this month, Thai activist Surachai Danwattananusorn disappeared mysteriously from his residence in the Lao capital of Vientiane, while the bodies of his two aides were found in the Mekong River. Also, seven years ago this month, Lao activist Sombath Somphone suffered a "forced disappearance" in Vientiane.
Lao political activist disappears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2019
» A Lao activist working in Bangkok has disappeared after criticising his country's government online and in public protests, Lao sources say.
Thailand urged to act on disappearances
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/09/2019
» International groups are calling for Thailand to enforce a law against the torture and involuntary disappearance of human rights advocates, protestors and suspects in national security cases after a UN Working Group published details of 86 outstanding incidents.
NACC heads off asset rules flak
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) decided yesterday to apply the same deadline for declaring assets and debts under the anti-graft law to all types of senior officials and committees in state organisations.