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Laos human rights
December 15, 2022
‘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.
February 19, 2021
Laos’ Pointless Election
By Mu Sochua
The country votes in tightly-controlled elections this weekend – but don't expect anything much to change.
December 16, 2020
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.
July 13, 2017
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.
April 22, 2017
Malaysia Grapples With Chilling Case of an Abducted Pastor
By Luke Hunt
Raymond Koh's disappearance is worthy of comparisons with Sombath Somphone.
September 28, 2016
Laos: Reform or Revolution
By David Hutt
What is the likelihood that political change will come to Laos?
July 23, 2016
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.
April 15, 2016
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.
December 15, 2015
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.
October 10, 2015
Why the Mekong River Commission May Be In Peril
By Luke Hunt
The future of the body hangs in the balance amid financial and performance concerns.
January 06, 2015
Laos’ Holiday Crackdown
By Luke Hunt
The government chose the holiday season to crack down on its ethnic Hmong population.
December 16, 2014
ASEAN Should Confront Laos On Rights Abuses: NGOs
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Call issued on anniversary of disappearance of Lao civil society leader Sombath Somphone
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