Ahead of election, Cambodia amends law to bar non-voters from contesting in future
The amendments impose fines and punish individuals who disrupt and obstruct the voter registration process and the election, Hun Sen said.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Malaysia pressed to probe deaths of 150 foreigners in detention last year
Human rights groups have urged Malaysia to investigate conditions at migrant detention centres.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Martial law in parts of Myanmar's main city after deadliest day since coup
The attacks on businesses from China provoked its strongest comments yet on the turmoil gripping its Southeast Asian neighbour.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Ambitious but cornered, Myanmar army chief took full power
A senior diplomat based in Yangon said Min Aung Hlaing had been driven by personal interest.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Singapore admits police can access contact-tracing data
Human Rights Watch accused the government of 'undermining the right to privacy'.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Vietnam jails journalists for 'propaganda' critical of state
Amnesty International said the verdict underscored the government's contempt for free media, particularly ahead of the congress.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Activists reject Myanmar's new Rakhine body as Annan visits
A new body set up by Myanmar's government to investigate allegations of rights abuses against Rohingya in Rakhine lacks credibility, as former UN chief Kofi Annan began a visit to the troubled state.
Fri Dec 02 2016
Bersih 4 complies with human rights, says watchdog
The Bersih 4 rally has complied with human rights, according to international human rights group, Human Rights Watch.
Sat Aug 29 2015
Malaysia ignored outside help to combat human trafficking, claims watchdog
HRW says that the US, UK and Australia and even UN representations had sent over experts to Malaysia to help tackle human trafficking to no avail.
Sat Jun 21 2014
'Thai unrest may 'descend into chaos' if not settled soon'
The current unrest in Thailand may likely descend into greater chaos if protesters insist on continuing their movements on Dec 5, says Human Rights Watch's Phil Robertson.
Tue Dec 03 2013