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U.S. issues slew of sanctions ahead of Human Rights Day
U.S. issues slew of sanctions ahead of Human Rights Day 2022-12-09

Chinese fisheries operators, Tibet’s police chief and North Korean security forces are among those targeted.

Once treasured lapel pins of North Korea’s former leaders now sell for cheap
Once treasured lapel pins of North Korea’s former leaders now sell for cheap 2022-12-09

Upset by the disrespect, authorities are trying to track down original sellers

No successor for departing US ambassador to Myanmar
No successor for departing US ambassador to Myanmar 2022-12-09

Deputy chief of mission will take charge “ad interim,” avoiding uncomfortable credential handover with junta.

Uyghur groups urge world leaders to make Dec. 9 Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day
Uyghur groups urge world leaders to make Dec. 9 Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day 2022-12-09

Day marks the 1-year anniversary of a UK-based tribunal’s verdict on rights abuses in Xinjiang.

Palm cake maker fears relocation away from Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat
2022-12-09

The government of Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced plans to remove residents from the area around the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Authorities say ...

Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day 2022-12-10
Amid growing discontent, a jump in the number of Chinese seeking to move to Canada
Amid growing discontent, a jump in the number of Chinese seeking to move to Canada 2022-12-11

The exodus by mostly middle-income and wealthy people has been dubbed the 'run' phenomenon.

Biden extends deportation protections for Hongkongers
Biden extends deportation protections for Hongkongers 2023-01-26

A 2021 rule allowing Hong Kong residents to remain in the United States has been extended by two years.

Fermented bean paste makers face rising prices since Myanmar’s military coup
2023-01-20

The traditional Burmese staple, known as Pon Ye Gyi, has been produced in Myanmar’s historic Bagan region for generations.

Rising food prices sap North Koreans’ holiday cheer ahead of Lunar New Year
Rising food prices sap North Koreans’ holiday cheer ahead of Lunar New Year 2023-01-21

But even when there’s not enough to eat, the country imports 120 tons of fruit for high-ranking officials.

INTERVIEW: ‘The loneliest time is New Year’s Day and other major holidays’
INTERVIEW: ‘The loneliest time is New Year’s Day and other major holidays’ 2023-01-22

Three women who escaped North Korea to live in the South discuss feelings of sadness during the holidays.

Freed activist vows to continue fight against illegal toll booths
Freed activist vows to continue fight against illegal toll booths 2023-01-22

Dang Thi Hue spent 39 months in prison for her part in a Hanoi protest.

Mine blast kills 2 pro-junta militia members in Sagaing region
Mine blast kills 2 pro-junta militia members in Sagaing region 2023-01-23

A local People’s Defense Force carried out the attack to stop a pre-election census.

Two die, seven missing after flash flood hits holidaymakers on China's Yellow River
Two die, seven missing after flash flood hits holidaymakers on China's Yellow River 2023-01-23

Officials deny reports that a sudden surge of water at an unofficial scenic spot came from nearby Sanmenxia dam.

Bomb explodes near senior journalist’s home in Indonesia’s restive Papua
Bomb explodes near senior journalist’s home in Indonesia’s restive Papua 2023-01-23

Press group condemns explosion near the house of Victor Mambor as an act of intimidation.

Copied from Japanese anime? Social media users accuse Chinese TV show of plagiarism
Copied from Japanese anime? Social media users accuse Chinese TV show of plagiarism 2023-01-23

“The problem is that the plagiarized version isn't as good as the original.”

Cambodian experts train Ukrainian deminers
2023-01-23

Fifteen Ukrainian deminers are being trained by experts in Cambodia who have become some of the best in the world due to dealing with mines and unexploded ...

China slaps exit ban on wife of shuttered Shanghai political bookstore owner
China slaps exit ban on wife of shuttered Shanghai political bookstore owner 2023-01-23

She says authorities are holding her hostage to force her husband to return and face investigation.

Junta jets dropped bombs on the home of a Karen ethnic army commander
Junta jets dropped bombs on the home of a Karen ethnic army commander 2023-01-23

Raid appears to breach ceasefire between group and military

Reported spyware deal implicates Israeli firm in Myanmar junta’s crimes, critics say
Reported spyware deal implicates Israeli firm in Myanmar junta’s crimes, critics say 2023-01-23

Cognyte’s technology has allegedly helped the junta target rebel groups and civilians.

Lao business owners decry the shuttering of money-changing shops
Lao business owners decry the shuttering of money-changing shops 2023-01-23

The central bank wants greater control of currency in order to fight inflation, kip’s devaluation.

Myanmar’s junta leader and shadow gov't both praise China at Lunar New Year Festival
Myanmar’s junta leader and shadow gov't both praise China at Lunar New Year Festival 2023-01-23

Two sides are in conflict, but both want to curry China’s favor for leverage in UN and stronger trade ties

Vietnamese journalist may be released in July
Vietnamese journalist may be released in July 2023-01-23

Le Anh Hung told his mother he is nearing the end of his 5-year sentence.

Pro-democracy militias burn down junta offices in Kayin State
Pro-democracy militias burn down junta offices in Kayin State 2023-01-24

The Karen National Liberation army joined forces with local guerillas to fight junta troops.

Vietnam mulls law that may open market to foreign arms firms
Vietnam mulls law that may open market to foreign arms firms 2023-01-24

The country’s defense spending is forecast to reach US$8.5B by 2027.

Biden nominates new North Korea human rights envoy
Biden nominates new North Korea human rights envoy 2023-01-24

State Department official Julie Turner will serve with the rank of ambassador if confirmed by the Senate.

Report offers fresh examples of destruction of religious sites in eastern Tibet
Report offers fresh examples of destruction of religious sites in eastern Tibet 2023-01-24

Residents of Drago county liken the demolition to a second Cultural Revolution.

Philippines ‘vigilantly’ monitoring alleged harassment by China in disputed waters
Philippines ‘vigilantly’ monitoring alleged harassment by China in disputed waters 2023-01-24

The China Coast Guard forced a Filipino fishing boat from waters near the Ayungin Shoal, Philippine officials say.

Children peddle spring water on North Korean streets to earn money
Children peddle spring water on North Korean streets to earn money 2023-01-24

Local superstition says that spring water on Lunar New Year will bring good fortune.

China pulls plug on social media accounts of people who just got out of jail
China pulls plug on social media accounts of people who just got out of jail 2023-01-24

Former prisoners say release from jail often leaves people with no income, so they try to make money online

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