Burkina Faso protest against militant violence turns violent
Activist groups call for renewed protests in response to a recent surge of attacks, including one by al-Qaeda-linked militants.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Death toll since Myanmar coup tops 1,000, says activist group
Myanmar has sunk into chaos since the coup, with protests continuing daily, insurgencies flaring in border regions.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Myanmar authorities to release 700 prisoners from Insein jail - Prison chief
More than 5,200 people are being held in detention, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners activist group.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Five killed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters
More than 580 people have been killed, according to an activist group, in the turmoil in Myanmar since the Feb. 1 coup.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Myanmar's junta cracks down on online critics, death toll edges up to 550
An activist group said on Saturday the security forces have killed 550 people, 46 of them children.
Sat Apr 03 2021
Analysis: Biden threatened Myanmar sanctions. What are his options?
Activist groups including Human Rights Watch have joined calls for Biden to target companies run by the military.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Cyber threats still under check - MyCERT
The recent threat made by hacker activist group Anonymous Malaysia recently was different from the one reported in 2015.
Thu Jan 28 2021
No reports of gov't websites being hacked so far - Bukit Aman
Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) director Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob said, however, the polices cybercrime division was always on the alert to curb such attempts.
Wed Jan 27 2021
China and Russia win seats on UN rights council, Saudis lose
China, Russia and Cuba won seats on the UN's premiere human rights body Tuesday despite opposition from activist groups over their abysmal human rights records.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Malaysia's Sime Darby to look into report of forced labour in call for U.S. import ban
An activist group petitioned the U.S. Customs to ban imports of its palm oil
Wed Jul 08 2020
Nordstrom drops Ivanka Trump-branded clothing and shoes
The change followed a weeks-long boycott campaign, organized by an anti-Trump activist group called "Grab Your Wallet."
Fri Feb 03 2017
Hackers block Russian minister's cyber account with Turkish symbols
A social network account of Russia's communications minister was temporarily blocked on Sunday in a cyberattack carried out by hackers presenting themselves as a Turkish activist group.
Mon Jan 04 2016
PM Lee's website hacked by Anonymous
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's official website was hacked on Thursday by apparent members of activist group Anonymous.
Fri Nov 08 2013