Tag: Southeast Asia
ASEAN ministers urge restraint after US House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
"We hope that all sides will try their best to deescalate the tension"
Legislators across Southeast Asia face increasing threats, reprisals
From one legislator detained in Southeast Asia in 2020, there were 91 in 2021, said APHR in a new report
Southeast Asia needs vaccine access to curb record deaths – Red...
Southeast Asia has seen the highest deaths globally, as soaring infections push fragile healthcare systems to the brink
Southeast Asia COVID-19 cases hit new highs, Malaysian doctors protest
Like many parts of the region of more than 650 million people, Malaysian hospitals and medical staff have borne the brunt of the outbreak
US calls for ASEAN action on Myanmar, rejects China maritime claims
The United States has "deep concerns" about the situation in Myanmar and urged the group to take action to end violence
Caseloads climb as Southeast Asia feels force of Delta variant
Southeast Asia have been tightening measures, hoping targeted lockdowns will act as circuit-breakers in arresting dramatic spikes
Southeast Asia’s coronavirus surge prompts shutdowns and alarm
A sharp rise in coronavirus cases from new variants in parts of Southeast Asia has prompted new restrictions
On Myanmar, ASEAN pushes boundaries of ‘non-interference’
But activists say ASEAN plan is still too weak and has little real chance to bring peace to Myanmar
‘Familial terrorism’: How personal ties link suicide bombings in Southeast Asia
Makassar church bombing was the third such attack perpetrated by husband and wife suicide bombers from Indonesia in recent years
Southeast Asian legislators call for joint action to ensure freedom of...
ASEAN states are urged to ensure freedom of religion amid rising reports of discrimination and persecutions based on religion or belief