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Southeast Asia
Sister of Missing Thai Dissident Meets with Cambodian Judge
By Associated Press
Wanchalearm Satsaksit was snatched off the street in front of his Phnom Penh apartment in early June.
Indonesian Police Kill 6 Supporters of Firebrand Cleric
By Associated Press
Rizieq Shihab was welcomed by tens of thousands of followers when he returned to Indonesia from exile on November 10.
Awards for Indonesian Judges Raise Conflict of Interest Questions
By Richard Borsuk
The awards, along with recent high-level corruption arrests, have spurred a rare discussion of conflict of interest in Indonesia.
Ceasefire Raises Hopes of Elections in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
By Sebastian Strangio
The most important obstacle – a ceasefire – is now in place, but many more challenges remain.
Another Indonesian Minister Detained on Bribery Charges
By Sebastian Strangio
Juliari Batubara is the fourth serving or former minister of President Joko Widodo's government to be arrested for corruption.
Marawi Rehabilitation Delays Could Cast a Dark Shadow over Duterte’s Peace Legacy
By Katrina Auditor
The glacial pace of the city's reconstruction could fuel disillusionment among the region's population.
Under Pressure on Shore, Abu Sayyaf May Increase Reliance on the Sea
By Jay Benson
A November incident holds important lessons about the militant group’s changing operations, as well as how to counter them.
US Senate Resolution Voices Support for Thai Protesters
By Sebastian Strangio
But making such support U.S. policy would undoubtedly create tensions between Washington and Bangkok.
Duterte and Philippine Mayors Trade Loyalty for Drug Killings, Study Shows
By Nick Aspinwall
Local officials have driven the Philippine president’s deadly drug war by ramping up anti-drug operations in exchange for political support.
What Does Rizieq Shihab’s Return Mean for Indonesian Politics?
By Bilveer Singh
The firebrand's return comes at a time of Islamist political ascendancy in Indonesia.
Who Cares About Kaavan?
By David Hutt
A feel-good story about an elephant has distracted attention from the dire state of the environment in Cambodia.
Philippine Jeepneys Won’t Go Down Without a Fight
By Michael Beltran
Drivers have pushed back against a forced modernization scheme which the government says is needed to bring the iconic vehicles up to modern standards.