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

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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.

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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.

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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.”

Study: Indonesian police reforms stalled, ‘culture of violence’ persists
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’ anti-graft court dismisses $5M ill-gotten wealth case against the Marcoses
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.

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Najib’s ex-bodyguard evades execution for Mongolian model’s 2006 murder

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Region

Biden misses Southeast Asia summits for second straight year

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The U.S. president’s repeated absence raises questions about Washington’s commitment to the region .

Malaysia

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Mekong commission delays release of river flood warning app
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.

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Region

Malaysia’s Anwar calls for a united ASEAN amid rising ‘global tensions’

The prime minister says divisions among members of the Southeast Asian bloc run the risk of being exploited.

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Philippines proposes bilateral mechanism with Malaysia for undocumented Filipinos in Sabah

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

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French Polynesian president asks UN to bring France into decolonization talks

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