Tag: Human rights

Thailand is part of the UN Human Rights Council, a position that requires it to uphold the highest standards in the protection of human rights

The 64-year-old, author of The Winning Side, was convicted under a vague provision of the Penal Code often used to silence dissent

Why is the crackdown happening now and what are the broader implications for relations between Myanmar, Thailand and China

The ban, initially imposed in 2019, stemmed from Naik's controversial remarks about Hindus and Chinese Malaysians

“It was a shining moment in our nation’s history, but sadly, many Filipinos are forgetting it,” Cardinal David lamented

The church leaders expressed concern over the return of the same political family unseated during the uprising to the highest seat of power

The apology is believed to be the first he has made in public over the incident known as the "Tak Bai massacre" when scores of Muslim protesters suffocated in army trucks two decades ago

The cuts have left some civil servants working under dim lighting and other strict energy-saving conditions

He is believed to be the first Catholic priest killed since the civil conflict erupted following the military’s February 2021 coup

Organizers said the protest demands for accountability from past and present leaders, including calls to hold the Marcos and Duterte