Myanmar junta says protests are dwindling; media say at least 10 killed in Bago

NAYPYITAW (REUTERS) : Myanmar’s junta said on Friday (April 9) that a protest campaign against its rule was dwindling since … More

After silence strike, Myanmar protests again met with force

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) : Protesters against last month’s military takeover in Myanmar returned to the streets in large numbers Thursday, … More

Indonesia president Jokowi calls for high-level Asean meeting to discuss Myanmar crisis

SINGAPORE : Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday (March 19) called for a meeting of South-east Asian leaders to discuss … More

Myanmar’s influencers: How key stakeholders inside and outside the country could shape its future

Protests and violent crackdowns have claimed dozens of lives and brought Myanmar to a standstill one month after a military coup. The Straits … More

Myanmar police break up protests with at least nine dead, as Asean urges restraint

Myanmar sees deadliest day as 38 protesters killed YANGON (REUTERS, AFP) : Myanmar security forces opened fire on protests against … More

Democracy in the country is dead – Zahid Hamidi

This has come with the government’s move to suspend Parliament, the Umno president says. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said … More

UN condemns Myanmar junta after two killed in anti-coup unrest

YANGON, Feb 21 : The deaths of two anti-coup protesters in Myanmar sparked fresh UN condemnation of the country’s new … More

Woman shot protesting Myanmar military takeover dies

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) : A young woman who was shot in the head by police last week during a protest … More

Algerian president dissolves parliament, frees prisoners

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) : Algeria’s president announced Thursday he would reshuffle the government and dissolve parliament to pave the way … More

Myanmar coup opponents gather for big protest to counter military claims

YANGON (REUTERS, AFP) : Opponents of Myanmar’s military coup gathered on Wednesday (Feb 17) for what they hope will be … More

Advantage China, as democracy slides from view in Southeast Asia

Strongmen in power in Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia, single parties in Laos and Vietnam, and democracy eroding in Philippines, Indonesia, … More

Women on the frontlines of Thailand’s democracy movement

Denouncing sexual violence, demanding abortion reform and destigmatising sex work –- once-taboo issues are finding public expression in Thailand as … More

Aung San Suu Kyi’s Myanmar is no longer a symbol of hope

This US presidential election has cast such a long shadow that other events that would normally be noted have been … More

Public feedback sought in study on way forward for Malaysia democracy

KUALA LUMPUR : A detailed study to ascertain the way forward in Malaysia’s democracy is being conducted by a research … More

Eight supporters of democracy arrested in Hong Kong

Lawmaker Ted Hui was arrested today; yesterday, police arrested seven other pro-democracy activists, including four lawmakers. On 8 May, the … More

Thailand: Protesters keep up pressure ahead of parliamentary debate

• Demonstrators chanted “Prayuth Out” after the prime minister ignored a deadline set for his resignation. • Parliament is also … More

Inspired by Thai peers, Laotian netizens demand democratic reforms

Defying bans, they flood social media with hundreds of thousands of posts criticizing the communist regime in Vientiane. They ask … More

Tensions remain high between Thai government and protesters

BANGKOK: Thailand’s government and the country’s pro-democracy movement appeared no closer to resolving their differences Saturday (Oct 24), as the … More