Story Archive
2020-12-31
Skirmishes occur despite the Karen National Union being a 2015 nationwide cease-fire signatory.
2020-12-31
The Arakan Army had sought elections before the end of 2020.
2020-12-31
Travel by boat is now blocked along a scenic stretch of the Nam Ou River, as dam operators hold back water needed for power generation.
2020-12-31
Independent assessments by the UN are needed to assure the 'safety, feasibility and sustainability' of Bhashan Char as a place for refugees to live, UN officials say.
2020-12-31
Observers say rampant corruption may see revenues benefitting officials instead of the public.
2020-12-31
Nguyen Tuong Thuy, who blogged for six years for RFA, is being held in a cell with poor ventilation and is 'in so much pain,' his wife says.
2020-12-31
Since January closure, Pyongyang has introduced a cascade of security measures to stop illegal border crossers.
2020-12-31
Lai's supporters gather outside the court as he is escorted back to jail until Feb. 1.
2020-12-31
Government agency insists electricity supply is "largely stable."
2020-12-31
US officials are 'stunned' by what analysts say is a massive political victory for Beijing ahead of the new Biden administration.
2020-12-30
The appeal cites China’s obligation as a UN member to uphold non refoulement principles.
2020-12-30
Dozens of CNRP members have been arrested and jailed in recent weeks after holding protests.
2020-12-30
Abbas was convicted on charges of ‘terrorism’ as suspected retaliation for her sister’s advocacy.
2020-12-30
But civilians fear a return of armed combat when an unofficial truce expires on Dec. 31.
2020-12-30
They had gotten a runaround trying to file missing-person cases after the 18 men were taken away in March.