Laos

A selection of news from and about Laos. Most of these articles were aired in Lao and can be found, in their original language, on the Lao Web site, in written and audio format.

UK Woman Gets Life

2009-06-03

A Lao court spares the life a pregnant British woman convicted of drug smuggling.

Aid Group Withdraws

2009-05-20

The sole aid group caring for Lao Hmong asylum-seekers in a Thai camp pulls out, citing pressure from a military that wants them repatriated.

UK Woman May Be Moved

2009-05-08

A pregnant British woman facing capital charges in Laos for drug-smuggling could now be moved out of the country.

UK National in Lao Trial

2009-05-04

A Nigerian-born British woman, now facing a possible death sentence in Laos for alleged drug-smuggling, has been held for months.

Many Lao Children Still Hungry

2009-04-21

Laos is taking steps to address chronic and widespread malnutrition among its youngest citizens.

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