投稿者: Hannah Ellis-Petersen, south-east Asia correspondent
Najib Razak conducted ‘elaborate charade’ to steal from state fund, trial hearsMalaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak abused his power to steal billions from the state to “enrich himself” and then conducted an elaborate charade to cover his track…
Fresh attempt at repatriations agreed but refugees fear they will return to persecution and violenceMyanmar and Bangladesh are to make a fresh attempt to begin repatriating the Rohingya Muslims who fled ethnic cleansing in Rahkine state in 2017, though…
Tatmadaw signed deal worth £74,050 with Aberdeen-based Veripos, according to UNThe Myanmar army, which has been accused of carrying out crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing of the country’s Muslim community, procured tens of thousands of pounds…
Myanmar appears unprepared for return of refugees who might be put in campsAnalysis of satellite imagery has cast further doubt on promises that arrangements are being made by Myanmar for the safe and humane return of Rohingya Muslims, and revealed tha…
Maria Ressa faces prison term if convicted under criminal cyberlibel lawMaria Ressa: everything you need to know about the Rappler editor A libel trial against the editor of Rappler, a Philippine news site critical of the regime of President Rodrigo Du…
One of the most well-regarded journalists in the world, Maria Ressa has made a powerful enemy in Philippines president DuterteMaria Ressa: Rappler editor found guilty of cyber libel charges in PhilippinesMaria Ressa is one of the most highly regarded j…
Wall Street Journal says US officials have seen pact but Cambodian PM denies moveChina has signed a secret deal to allow its military troops to be stationed at a naval base in Cambodia, according to reports.The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials …
Platinum cards of former Malaysian prime minister used for spree at jeweller in Italy, say prosecutorsCredit cards belonging to the disgraced former prime minister of Malaysia were used to spend more than $800,000 at a jeweller in Italy in a single day…
Human rights commission votes to ‘get the facts’ on three years of bloodshed claiming an estimated 20,000 livesThe human rights body of the United Nations has agreed to begin investigating President Rodrigo Duterte’s violent war on drugs in the Philipp…