Tag
Human Rights
Pressure Mounts on Laos Over Missing Activist
International concern over human rights in Laos is growing over the disappearance of Sombath Somphone.
Thai Activist Jailed for 11 Years on Lese Majeste Charges
Thai magazine editor Somyot Prueksakasemsuk has been charged with insulting the king.
The Curious Case of Sombath Somphone
Many are demanding answers regarding Sombath Somphone’s disappearance in Laos.
Rape Victim’s Death Spurs Additional Protests
Will public outrage translate into real, lasting change?
Forty Shipwreck Survivors Denied Entry into Singapore
After being dubbed the “the planet’s most emotionless society”, is a troubling narrative forming?
Shining a Light on North Korea's Human Rights Crisis
More must be done to stop human rights atrocities in North Korea notes Robert Park.
An Early Election for Malaysia?
Prime Minister Najib Razak would likely prevail, though the challenges he faces are quickly piling up.
Human Rights Declaration Falls Short
ASEAN’s recent declaration on human rights has been met with criticism from a broad spectrum of groups.
China's Failure in Tibet
“To our knowledge most of the self-immolation cases in the Tibetan-inhabited regions are related to the instigation of the Dalai clique.”
China's 'Image' Problem in Africa
Beijing’s policy of “non intervention” was championed by African leaders looking for economic growth without political preconditions. As Africa’s politics change, is the policy obsolete?
Human Rights Plague Cambodia's UN Bid
Becoming a non-permanent member on the UN Security Council once seemed assured. Not anymore.
The Rohingya: Unwanted at Home, Unwelcome Abroad
If Burma is to embrace democracy, the voices of “the most persecuted people on the planet” must be heard.