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A decade of digital repression and resistance in Southeast Asia

As internet use became more widespread, it was also turned into an essential weapon of citizen movements speaking truth to power

Vietnamese police track down Montagnards in Thailand

Thai police officers asked the Montagnards to gather in a front yard where two of eight Vietnamese officers

Child rights group laments severe impact of conflict on Gaza’s children

The situation is further compounded by the collapse of mental health services in the region, leaving many without necessary support

Hong Kong: ‘exemplary’ punishments for 2019 while the national security law...

In recent days, concerns have been expressed about its impact on religious communities, for example regarding "confessional secrecy"

Global government restrictions on religious practices hit record high in 2021,...

The Asia-Pacific region, in particular, stands out for its "very high" levels of government restrictions, with countries like China

Pope Francis urges Church to ‘eradicate’ conditions that protect abusers 

Urging for the conversion of sinners, including abusers, Pope Francis advocated for comprehensive efforts to prevent abuse

IN PHOTOS: Ramadan in Asia and Gaza

Amid hardships, the essence of Ramadan—intended as a time for reflection, community, and peace—is profoundly challenged in Gaza

China pushes ‘Sinicization of Islam’ in Xinjiang as Ramadan arrives

In 2017, the Chinese government began detaining Uyghurs and other Muslims en masse in large “re-education” camps and prisons

Vatican’s Good Friday Holy Land collection to aid humanitarian efforts in...

This year’s appeal comes against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, which has had a devastating effect on the civilian population

Cambodian teen rescued from family home in China after Facebook plea

When they arrived in China, they were taken into a room that held many other Cambodian and Vietnamese girls and women

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