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‘Held Against Their Will’ 2011-10-10

A human rights group wants Laos to close a rehab center in the capital.

Hunan Opposition Activist Released 2011-10-10

A Chinese political dissident is free after a lengthy prison term.

Tight Security on 'Sensitive' Day 2011-10-10

Activists in China are placed on police watch.

German Judge Quits Tribunal 2011-10-10

Rights groups and victims of Khmer Rouge war crimes welcome the move and the UN considers a 'reserve' judge as replacement.

German Judge Quits Tribunal 2011-10-10

Rights groups and victims of Khmer Rouge war crimes welcome the move and the UN considers a 'reserve' judge as replacement.

Congress Turns up Heat on Yuan 2011-10-10

Backers brush aside warnings of trade war.

Ex-President's Appearance Ends Rumors 2011-10-09

His political influence should not be underestimated, analysts say.

Call To End Media Censorship 2011-10-07

Burma’s censorship czar wants press controls abolished.

Shedding Light on Political Prisoners 2011-10-07

As the fate of Burma's political prisoners hangs in the balance, a film documenting their stories is making the rounds.

Elite Marks Gang of Four Fall 2011-10-07

Some call for another Cultural Revolution in a bid to wipe out corruption but their idea finds scant support.

Two Tibetan Youths Self-Immolate 2011-10-07

So far, seven Tibetans have set themselves alight this year in a desperate attempt to highlight rights abuses.

Monks Nursing Burns At Hospitals 2011-10-06

One Tibetan monk has a serious head injury from beatings by security forces.

Chen Campaigners Detained 2011-10-06

Chinese authorities detain supporters of a rights lawyer under house arrest.

Chinese Netizens Mourn Jobs 2011-10-06

The passing of a technology visionary prompts an outpouring of emotion from China's Internet users.

Broader Concerns Over Chinese Dams 2011-10-06

Burma’s decision to halt a massive China-backed dam project opens a floodgate of scrutiny and criticism on planned Chinese dams in Southeast Asia.

Officials Block Parents' Questions 2011-10-05

Chinese authorities duck questions on lead-poisoned children.

Power Struggle Delays Prisoner Release 2011-10-05

The release of political prisoners is delayed due to opposition from hardliners led by former junta strongman Than Shwe.

'Chased With Guns' on Chen Visit 2011-10-05

Chinese authorities thwart a second attempt by supporters to visit a rights lawyer under house arrest.

Nobel Laureate Granted Family Visits 2011-10-04

Chinese authorities lift a ban on prison visits by a prominent dissident’s family members.

Tibetan Monk Detained Again 2011-10-04

Chinese authorities refuse to say why he has been locked up.

Self-Immolation a 'Worrying' Trend 2011-10-04

Tibetan monks take desperate action to highlight what rights groups say are Chinese human rights abuses.

'Cultural Reforms' to Target Media 2011-10-04

China's upcoming Party plenum will debate how to better control the flow of information.

Burma Eyes Indonesia-Style Reforms 2011-10-03

Negotiations that resulted in peace in the once restive Aceh province may be emulated in Burma.

Defiant Activists Plan Chen Visit 2011-10-03

Several rights campaigners who tried to make the first visit were beaten by security agents.

Campaign Against Secret Detentions 2011-10-03

The Chinese government aims to authorize detentions without informing family members.

Coal Clogs Roads 2011-10-03

Bottlenecks tighten as China's transport woes grow.

Another Self-Immolation Protest 2011-10-03

Tensions rise in Tibetan areas amid deteriorating rights situation.

China Reminds Burma Of Obligations 2011-10-02

The Burmese government gets a reminder after the suspension of a controversial Chinese dam project.

Tibetan Flag Removal Triggers Protests 2011-10-02

Renewed tensions after self-immolation by monks.

Mekong Areas Slammed by Floods 2011-09-30

Southeast Asia suffers its worst floods in more than a decade.

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