Leadership calls on M’sian govt to strengthen ‘fraternal bonds’ KUALA LUMPUR : The Taliban has welcomed PAS’ congratulatory gesture and … More
Tag: Human Rights
EXCLUSIVE: Taliban thanks PAS for well wishes, calls human rights accusations ‘propaganda’
Leadership calls on M’sian govt to strengthen ‘fraternal bonds’ KUALA LUMPUR : The Taliban has welcomed PAS’ congratulatory gesture and … More
Russia Takes Ukraine to European Court Over Post-Annexation Grievances
The Russian government is taking Ukraine to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) over a slew of issues ranging … More
Malaysian palm giant IOI faces labour abuse allegations in new report
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Reuters) – Workers at Malaysian palm oil company IOI Corp (IOIB.KL) are mistreated by managers, face … More
Prison life amid the pandemic – ‘we are treated like animals’
It is like being confined in Zoo Negara, laments a former inmate. SPECIAL REPORT | When it was midnight, “T” … More
Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi ‘seemed not very well’ as trial begins
Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi went on trial on Monday, appearing unwell as the first witnesses took the … More
Deported French conspiracist stuck in S’pore after partner falls ill
Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann and family may yet still return to Malaysia, as lawyers express concern over Leonie Bardet de Lestang’s condition … More
Malaysia deports conspiracy theorist Remy Daillet wanted in France over 8-year-old girl’s abduction
Investigators believe Remy Daillet may have helped organise a girl’s abduction in mid-April from her grandmother’s house in France In … More
Rights group calls for sedition charge against Iswardy to be dropped
PKR man’s case is first known to be charged under Sedition Act this year, says ‘Article 19’ group. Human rights … More
Malaysian Advocacy Groups Sound Alarm Over Attacks on Press, Politicians
This year has seen at least five cases in which journalists have been questioned and investigated for their reporting. A … More
Free Speech Dying in Malaysia
An unpopular government seeks to suppress unpopular opinion Malaysia’s shaky, deeply unpopular government is seeking to regain control of the … More
‘Pray for Myanmar’: Miss Universe pageant gets political
Thuzar Wint Lwin, in dress of besieged Chin minority, highlights brutal repression since coup in Myanmar In the months leading … More
‘We live in a different age now’: Why Indonesia’s military is unlikely to return to politics
February’s coup in Myanmar has turned the spotlight on other Southeast Asian countries whose militaries have played a significant political … More
Killing in mosque, Myanmar military brutality has no bounds
LETTER : We call on Muslim leaders and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to respond on the recent killing of … More
UN sees Syria echoes in Myanmar conflict
Activists call for a week of protests against military coup over Myanmar’s traditional New Year holiday. The United Nations human … More
Rights group condemns Myanmar death sentences
YANGON : An international human rights group condemned Myanmar’s junta on Saturday (Apr 10) for sentencing 19 people to die, in the … More
China seeks ‘democratic transition’, but no sanctions on Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) : China on Wednesday (March 31) said it wanted a “democratic transition” in military-ruled Myanmar, … More
Uighurs: China bans UK MPs after abuse sanctions
China has imposed sanctions on nine UK citizens – including five MPs – for spreading what it called “lies and … 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
90 MPs from 7 countries call for M’sian Parliament to convene
Ensure emergency measures are not used to crack down on human rights, the lawmakers say. The King and prime minister … More
UN says Malaysia should not deport refugees amid concern over Myanmar detainees
KUALA LUMPUR : The U.N. refugee agency said on Friday Malaysia should not deport refugees after Reuters reported that it … More
Egypt frees Al-Jazeera journalist after 4 years’ jail
CAIRO : Egypt has released Al Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein after more than four years in detention on accusations of publishing false … More
Protecting minorities: Talk is cheap, comprehensive action plan needed
THE Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) welcomes Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s acknowledgement of the prevalence of hate speech … More
Vietnam’s Prisoners of Conscience: ‘Like Fish Under the Blade’
Leading partners including the United States and European Union can and should do more to discourage Vietnam’s fierce crackdown on … More
