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Denials Will Not Erase Burma Military’s Crimes Against Humanity
Systematic human rights violations were committed, which forced at least 720,000 Rohingya to flee their homes in Myanmar and seek refuge in Bangladesh.
China Claims Mass Muslim Detentions For Education, Not Mistreatment
Reports of mass detentions of ethnic Uighurs and other ethnic Muslims in China’s far western region have sparked a growing international outcry.
Profile: Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi, the 22nd Prime Minister Of Pakistan
Who is this professional cricket player turned politician just tapped to rule this giant nuclear-armed country in the middle of a period of tremendous change? Who is this new Khan?
Aung San Suu Kyi Says Jailed Journalists Have Right to Appeal
Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday said 2 jailed Reuters journalists can appeal sentence and that their jailing had nothing to do with freedom of expression.
Latest Details Raise Concern About China’s Muslim Crackdown
Trump administration Tuesday expressed concern over China’s “worsening crackdown” on minority Muslims in Xinjiang region, considering sanctions in reprisal.
US Senate Taking Up Cause of Reuters Journalists Jailed in Burma
US Senators urge Pompeo to use all tools at his disposal and press for the immediate, unconditional release of Reuters journalists jailedin Myanmar.
Thai Police Shut Down Journalists’ Discussion About Rohingya
Police in Thailand shut down forum organized by foreign journalists to discuss whether military officers in Myanmar should face justice for Rohingya purge.
Cambodia: How Long Hun Sen Been In Power
33 years. That is how long Hun Sen been in power. Longevity in power is not unique to Africa. Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen’s longevity in power, enforced dictatorially, is a case in point.
Leading Cambodia Opposition Leader Released on Bail
Former Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) leader Kem Sokha was released on bail Monday. The opposition figure was jailed on treason charges a year ago.