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Laos human rights
![Can Laos’ Communist Party Recover From the Current Economic Crisis? Can Laos’ Communist Party Recover From the Current Economic Crisis?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-08-31-054723.jpg)
Can Laos’ Communist Party Recover From the Current Economic Crisis?
By David Hutt
The ruling Lao People's Revolutionary Party has grossly mishandled the economy, but there is no political alternative – at least for now.
![Is Laos a Criminal State? Is Laos a Criminal State?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-05-05-100512.jpg)
Is Laos a Criminal State?
By Kearrin Sims
Last week's attempted execution of a prominent government critic points to the recent rise of lawlessness and a sharp decline in public safety.
![Lao Government Critic Shot Dead in ‘Brazen’ Attack, Rights Group Says Lao Government Critic Shot Dead in ‘Brazen’ Attack, Rights Group Says](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-05-03-051735.jpg)
Lao Government Critic Shot Dead in ‘Brazen’ Attack, Rights Group Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Anousa “Jack” Luangsuphom was shot twice by an unidentified gunman in a Vientiane coffee shop on April 29.
![‘Where is Sombath?’: After 10 Years, the Question Remains Hanging ‘Where is Sombath?’: After 10 Years, the Question Remains Hanging](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-12-16_01-01-58.jpg)
‘Where is Sombath?’: After 10 Years, the Question Remains Hanging
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite a decade of calls from U.N. officials and human rights groups, there is still no word as to the ultimate fate of Lao civil society leader Sombath Somphone.
![Laos’ Pointless Election Laos’ Pointless Election](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-02-18-11.jpg)
Laos’ Pointless Election
By Mu Sochua
The country votes in tightly-controlled elections this weekend – but don't expect anything much to change.
![Eight Years, and Still No Answers on Lao Activist’s Disappearance Eight Years, and Still No Answers on Lao Activist’s Disappearance](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-12-16-3.jpg)
Eight Years, and Still No Answers on Lao Activist’s Disappearance
By Sebastian Strangio
Sombath Somphone's 2012 abduction heralded an alarming trend of "disappearances" in mainland Southeast Asian countries.
![Can Laos Clear Its Unexploded Bombs? Can Laos Clear Its Unexploded Bombs?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-laos-uxo.jpg)
Can Laos Clear Its Unexploded Bombs?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The start of a project highlights Vientiane's continuing struggle with the issue even as it receives foreign assistance.
![Malaysia Grapples With Chilling Case of an Abducted Pastor Malaysia Grapples With Chilling Case of an Abducted Pastor](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-07_18-35-07.jpg)
Malaysia Grapples With Chilling Case of an Abducted Pastor
By Luke Hunt
Raymond Koh's disappearance is worthy of comparisons with Sombath Somphone.
![Laos: Reform or Revolution Laos: Reform or Revolution](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-28_14-35-32.jpg)
Laos: Reform or Revolution
By David Hutt
What is the likelihood that political change will come to Laos?
![Laos in the ASEAN Spotlight: Opportunities and Challenges Laos in the ASEAN Spotlight: Opportunities and Challenges](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/4566_52439983f41e0.jpg)
Laos in the ASEAN Spotlight: Opportunities and Challenges
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As regional meetings kick off, we need to keep the bigger picture of Vientiane’s chairmanship in mind.
![Is Laos’ ASEAN Chairmanship a Threat to Southeast Asian Regionalism? Is Laos’ ASEAN Chairmanship a Threat to Southeast Asian Regionalism?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-12-16_01-01-58.jpg)
Is Laos’ ASEAN Chairmanship a Threat to Southeast Asian Regionalism?
By Kearrin Sims
Laos holds the ASEAN chair at a critical moment -- and that's bad news for Southeast Asia.
![Interview: Remembering the Disappearance of Sombath Somphone Interview: Remembering the Disappearance of Sombath Somphone](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-12-16_01-01-58.jpg)
Interview: Remembering the Disappearance of Sombath Somphone
By John Quinley III
The Diplomat talks with Ng Shui Meng, the wife of disappeared Lao activist Sombath Somphone.
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