Story Archive
2016-12-07
Ethnic Rohingya in Muslim-majority nations in Asia, including Malaysia, have staged protests against a crackdown on Myanmar’s Rohingya community.
2016-12-07
Twenty-nine have been killed and 67 injured in attacks since early September.
2016-12-07
Anwar Choudhury survived grenade blast at Sylhet shrine that killed three people in 2004.
2016-12-07
The prestigious news organization has drawn scrutiny for a profile of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
2016-12-06
Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, the sister of an ex-president, says she was mistreated while in custody.
2016-12-06
“No human rights violations” against Rohingya have occurred, military chief tells Malaysian counterpart.
2016-12-06
On average 35 women are victims of sexual violence in Indonesia every day.
2016-12-05
Student activist arrested after posting BBC Thai profile of King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Facebook.
2016-12-05
Muslim group threatens to launch a statewide protest against the move.
2016-12-05
IR8 and subsequent varieties helped triple output in Asia.
2016-12-04
Prime Minister calls on UN, Indonesia to join efforts to bring end to “ethnic cleansing.”
2016-12-02
Parliament to consider legislation allowing exceptions to minimum marriage age of 18.
2016-12-02
Arrests on treason charges stem from allegations group plotted to occupy national parliament during Jakarta event.
2016-12-02
Aman Tandel’s family members are in shock and hope he is alive.
2016-12-01
Demonstrators arrested in Jakarta, Yogyakarta.