Tag: ASEAN
Ecumenical bishops warn Pax Silica risks undermining human dignity, workers’ rights
Religious leaders, Indigenous communities and Catholic students question who benefits from technological development and who bears its costs
HRW warns ASEAN against legitimizing Myanmar military rule
The rights group demands stronger regional action as political repression, civilian attacks and humanitarian restrictions persist in Myanmar
Southeast Asian activists challenge ASEAN’s declaration as inadequate, urge people-centered climate...
Civil society and faith groups urge ASEAN to adopt binding, people-centered action on climate, biodiversity, and environmental rights
ASEAN leaders express deep concern about Myanmar violence
ASEAN has led diplomatic attempts to resolve the festering crisis, but its efforts so far have failed to stem the bloodshed unleashed by a military coup in 2021
Myanmar crisis to dominate ASEAN leaders summit
Diplomats said the crisis would be a key issue during the May 9-11 summit on the Indonesian island of Flores
Southeast Asian lawmakers hit Thailand’s deportation of 3 Myanmar opposition members
“We urge the Thai government to allow those fleeing conflict in Myanmar to enter Thailand safely and to prioritize their protection"
New report shows worsening situation of parliamentarians at risk in Southeast...
The new report said the year 2022 saw a "worsening trend for parliamentarians at risk in the region, particularly in Myanmar
Philippines, other ASEAN governments urged to stop using ‘lawfare’ against critics
“Lawfare is very common in the Philippines, but is happening everywhere in Southeast Asia and beyond," said Charles Santiago of Malaysia
Human Rights Watch calls on Indonesia, ASEAN to pressure Myanmar to...
HRW called on Indonesia to take action to hold the Myanmar junta accountable for its failure to implement a regional five-point consensus
EU vows investment in push to boost Southeast Asia ties
The EU billed its first full summit with the ASEAN as a chance to push trade relations with the region's fast-growing economies
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