Thailand

Thailand elected UN Human Rights Council member amid ‘questionable’ civil liberties record

Still, activists said this could be an opportunity to remedy criticisms over lack of freedoms.

Philippines

Philippines’ anti-graft court dismisses $5M ill-gotten wealth case against the Marcoses

It’s another legal victory for the Marcos family, whose heir currently serves as president of the Philippines.

Pacific

Rio Tinto class action begins over Bougainville mining disaster

The lawsuit seeks compensation for alleged historic mismanagement of a mine that sparked a civil war.

Pacific

Marshall Islands wins UN Human Rights Council seat with climate, nuclear justice agenda

President Hilda Heine says all nations must be accountable “without exception or double standard.”

Indonesia

Study: Indonesian police reforms stalled, ‘culture of violence’ persists

Meanwhile, a pending police reforms bill contains proposals that would only give the force even more powers.

Philippines

Philippines’ anti-graft court dismisses $5M ill-gotten wealth case against the Marcoses

It’s another legal victory for the Marcos family, whose heir currently serves as president of the Philippines.

Shot while protesting, now they’re amputees

Thailand’s ex-convicts keep finding themselves back in prison. Why?

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