Search results 948 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months BenarNews wins award for photo feature on Karen refugees 2025-02-18 Watjanaphol Srichumpuang, a BenarNews stringer, is among recipients of Amnesty International Thailand’s 2024 Human Rights Media Awards. Borneo states push Malaysia’s Anwar for greater autonomy 2024-09-30 Sabah and Sarawak want greater control over oil and gas revenue, as guaranteed in 1963 Malaysia Agreement. Thai court grants Vietnam’s request for activist’s extradition 2024-09-30 Montagnard activist Y Quynh Bdap, who faces terrorism charges in Vietnam, said he plans to appeal the verdict. Families of rights abuse victims condemn proposal to name Suharto Indonesian hero 2024-09-30 Human rights activists suggest it is a move to sanitize the authoritarian ex-leader’s bloody legacy. 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Despite constant hovering by Chinese ships, Malaysia expands South China Sea drilling 2024-10-02 But Beijing may “ratchet up the pressure” as Malaysia widens drilling operations further, says a U.S. think-tank report. Shot while protesting, now they’re amputees 2024-10-02 In July, security forces in Bangladesh opened fire on people protesting discriminatory government job quotas. Some of those bullets left protesters with ... US presidential elections: Implications for Manila-Washington alliance, South China Sea 2024-10-03 As Election Day nears, analysts assess how each candidate’s administration could affect security cooperation, territorial claims. Authorities charge activists, students over mock referendum on Thailand’s Deep South 2024-10-03 The police action over a 2023 event sparks concerns about civil liberties in the conflict-ridden region. Bangladesh finds infamous ‘secret’ detention center at intelligence agency HQ 2024-10-03 Inquiry commission also said more than 400 complaints filed so far on enforced disappearances during Hasina years. PNG, Bougainville optimistic special moderator can guide ‘peaceful’ independence process 2024-10-03 Dispute centers on PNG parliamentary impasse to ratify 97.7% referendum vote for creating a new nation. ‘I can’t sleep at night,’ says Bangladeshi teen casualty of anti-Hasina protests 2024-10-04 Student Rifat Hawladar is among young people who’ve had limbs amputated as a result of being shot during protests in July and August. Philippines slams alleged Chinese attack on Vietnamese fishermen 2024-10-04 China denies using excessive force against a Vietnamese fishing boat in Paracel Islands incident on Sept. 29. Here’s why Indonesia’s Jokowi is hugely popular despite criticism he undermined democracy 2024-10-04 New survey says a majority are pleased he controlled inflation and provided incentives such as cash handouts. Malaysia’s Anwar promises Bangladeshi migrant workers will be treated fairly 2024-10-04 During Dhaka visit with interim leader Yunus, Anwar says migrants cannot be treated like slaves. Trump win, 1.5 C warming breach weigh on UN COP climate finance talks 2024-11-10 Pacific nations want clear commitments at COP29 on loss and damage funds for climate adaptation from high-emitters. Beijing draws baselines around shoal in Manila’s jurisdiction to fortify claims 2024-11-11 Its line is around Scarborough Shoal, the South China Sea feature that lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. More unrest in New Caledonia after detained Kanak activists sent to France 2024-06-24 Violence has continued in New Caledonia despite France sending hundreds more police and troops. On Vietnam visit, US official warns of ‘irresponsible’ China 2024-06-24 U.S. Assistant State Secretary Daniel Kritenbrink went to Hanoi in the wake of a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Philippine court clears arch Duterte critic de Lima in final narcotics case 2024-06-24 “I can sleep more soundly at night,” former Sen. Leila de Lima said after a Metro Manila court ruled in her favor. Philippines won’t publicize resupply mission schedule to disputed shoal 2024-06-24 Manila’s defense chief criticizes Chinese coast guard’s “aggressive, illegal use of force” in recent standoff with Philippine navy personnel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 32 Next 30 items
Search results 948 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months BenarNews wins award for photo feature on Karen refugees 2025-02-18 Watjanaphol Srichumpuang, a BenarNews stringer, is among recipients of Amnesty International Thailand’s 2024 Human Rights Media Awards. Borneo states push Malaysia’s Anwar for greater autonomy 2024-09-30 Sabah and Sarawak want greater control over oil and gas revenue, as guaranteed in 1963 Malaysia Agreement. Thai court grants Vietnam’s request for activist’s extradition 2024-09-30 Montagnard activist Y Quynh Bdap, who faces terrorism charges in Vietnam, said he plans to appeal the verdict. Families of rights abuse victims condemn proposal to name Suharto Indonesian hero 2024-09-30 Human rights activists suggest it is a move to sanitize the authoritarian ex-leader’s bloody legacy. Amend espionage law, Philippine defense chief urges lawmakers 2024-09-30 The National Security Council is checking into allegations that Alice Guo, a former mayor, had spied for China. China holds drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal 2024-09-30 The exercises took place as the Philippines, the U.S. and allies held joint drills in the South China Sea. Garment worker fatally shot as thousands protest in Bangladesh 2024-09-30 Meanwhile, students gathered near the official residence of interim leader Muhammad Yunus to demand more access to civil service jobs. Students, teachers die in bus inferno near Bangkok 2024-10-01 After the blaze aboard a chartered bus, police investigation raises concerns about compressed natural gas used for public transportation. Violence escalates in Bangladesh’s Hill Tracts as locals lynch second settler in weeks 2024-10-01 Clashes broke out between indigenous community and outsiders after teacher accused of raping local was beaten to death. French PM scraps divisive New Caledonia electoral change after months of unrest 2024-10-02 Violence erupted in May leaving 13 dead, the economy crippled and the territory under curfew. About 200,000 Myanmar workers detained in Thai immigration crackdown 2024-10-02 Authorities inspected documents at workplaces, deported some workers and fined others during the initiative. A conservation treasure is threatened by Indonesian plans for food security 2024-10-02 Military-led project also risks stirring resentment in the easternmost Papua region, researchers say. Inside Bamban: A small Philippine farming town and its mysterious hub 2024-10-02 BenarNews visits a sleepy, rural town thrust into the national spotlight over its former mayor, Alice Guo. Malaysia deports Cambodian worker for calling Hun Sen ‘despicable’ 2024-10-02 Nuon Toeun was arrested just a few days after posting about former PM on Facebook. Despite constant hovering by Chinese ships, Malaysia expands South China Sea drilling 2024-10-02 But Beijing may “ratchet up the pressure” as Malaysia widens drilling operations further, says a U.S. think-tank report. Shot while protesting, now they’re amputees 2024-10-02 In July, security forces in Bangladesh opened fire on people protesting discriminatory government job quotas. Some of those bullets left protesters with ... US presidential elections: Implications for Manila-Washington alliance, South China Sea 2024-10-03 As Election Day nears, analysts assess how each candidate’s administration could affect security cooperation, territorial claims. Authorities charge activists, students over mock referendum on Thailand’s Deep South 2024-10-03 The police action over a 2023 event sparks concerns about civil liberties in the conflict-ridden region. Bangladesh finds infamous ‘secret’ detention center at intelligence agency HQ 2024-10-03 Inquiry commission also said more than 400 complaints filed so far on enforced disappearances during Hasina years. PNG, Bougainville optimistic special moderator can guide ‘peaceful’ independence process 2024-10-03 Dispute centers on PNG parliamentary impasse to ratify 97.7% referendum vote for creating a new nation. ‘I can’t sleep at night,’ says Bangladeshi teen casualty of anti-Hasina protests 2024-10-04 Student Rifat Hawladar is among young people who’ve had limbs amputated as a result of being shot during protests in July and August. Philippines slams alleged Chinese attack on Vietnamese fishermen 2024-10-04 China denies using excessive force against a Vietnamese fishing boat in Paracel Islands incident on Sept. 29. Here’s why Indonesia’s Jokowi is hugely popular despite criticism he undermined democracy 2024-10-04 New survey says a majority are pleased he controlled inflation and provided incentives such as cash handouts. Malaysia’s Anwar promises Bangladeshi migrant workers will be treated fairly 2024-10-04 During Dhaka visit with interim leader Yunus, Anwar says migrants cannot be treated like slaves. Trump win, 1.5 C warming breach weigh on UN COP climate finance talks 2024-11-10 Pacific nations want clear commitments at COP29 on loss and damage funds for climate adaptation from high-emitters. Beijing draws baselines around shoal in Manila’s jurisdiction to fortify claims 2024-11-11 Its line is around Scarborough Shoal, the South China Sea feature that lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. More unrest in New Caledonia after detained Kanak activists sent to France 2024-06-24 Violence has continued in New Caledonia despite France sending hundreds more police and troops. On Vietnam visit, US official warns of ‘irresponsible’ China 2024-06-24 U.S. Assistant State Secretary Daniel Kritenbrink went to Hanoi in the wake of a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Philippine court clears arch Duterte critic de Lima in final narcotics case 2024-06-24 “I can sleep more soundly at night,” former Sen. Leila de Lima said after a Metro Manila court ruled in her favor. Philippines won’t publicize resupply mission schedule to disputed shoal 2024-06-24 Manila’s defense chief criticizes Chinese coast guard’s “aggressive, illegal use of force” in recent standoff with Philippine navy personnel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 32 Next 30 items
