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A screenshot from a video taken by Merdan Ghappar that purportedly shows himself in detention in Xinjiang's Aksu province, in January 2020.

Uyghur Model ‘Disappears’ After Risking Punishment With Video of His Detention

The man’s uncle says he can no longer contact him or his aunt since the video was published online.

Police in China's Guangdong Order Eviction of Exiled Dissident's Family

The family of activist and singer-songwriter Liu Sifang is being 'held hostage' by the authorities, a rights lawyer says.

Government Excludes Rebel Arakan Army From Myanmar Peace Conference

Allies of the group say they will skip the talks if the AA is not permitted to join.

North Korea Publicly Executes Six for Sex Trafficking, Including Four Officials

Officials paid for sex with college women in a trendy Pyongyang bathhouse.

Malaysian Diplomacy on Display With Calls From China, US

But it’s unclear whether Malaysia discussed the South China Sea disputes with China, as promised.

Cambodian Police Arrest Four Opposition Activists Amid Phnom Penh Protests

Two are later released, with two others still held by Cambodia's National Police.

China Still Blocks US Travel to Tibet, State Department Says in Second Annual Report

Beijing's continuing restrictions on foreign travel to Tibet violate the principle of reciprocity, a Tibetan advocacy group says.

‘China’s Panchen’ Makes Rare Visit to Tibet’s Capital Lhasa

The religious leader appointed by Beijing in place of a candidate chosen by the Dalai Lama is mostly ignored by Tibetans.

China Uses 'Friendship Associations' to Extend Influence Among Overseas Elites: Report

The CCP coopts and uses influential foreign figures to repeat its views, defend its image and further its aims, according to a U.S.-based think-tank.

Discrimination, Lack of Rights Motivate Muslim Candidates in Myanmar Elections

At least 25 want to run for parliamentary seats.

Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen ‘Misreading’ EU as Withdrawal of Trade Preferences Looms

Observers say stronger measures can be expected if Cambodia doesn’t improve its rights record.

Chinese Workers and Gamblers Illegally Stream Into Laos to Avoid Quarantine

Attracted by the Golden Triangle SEZ, hundreds are caught, tested and deported.

Myanmar Villagers Flee Into China to Escape New Fighting

A clash between government forces and an ethnic separatist army drives villagers from their homes in northern Shan state.

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