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.

Pacific

French Polynesian president asks UN to bring France into decolonization talks

Any United Nations’ role in negotiating the territory’s self-determination aspirations is rejected by France.

Region

Mekong commission delays release of river flood warning app

Smartphone app was to go live by August, but a new release date has not been announced.

Philippines

Philippines proposes bilateral mechanism with Malaysia for undocumented Filipinos in Sabah

Hundreds of thousands of undocumented Filipinos live in Sabah, a Borneo region also claimed by the Philippines.

Thailand

Human rights concerns overshadow Thailand’s bid for admission to UN body

Campaigners say Vietnamese activist’s possible extradition shows government must do more in order to gain entry on Human Rights Council.

Pacific

French Polynesian president asks UN to bring France into decolonization talks

Any United Nations’ role in negotiating the territory’s self-determination aspirations is rejected by France.

Shot while protesting, now they’re amputees

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

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