Tag: ASEAN Community
In Southeast Asia, Indonesia Becomes a Role Model for Democracy
“There is no doubt that Indonesia is now Southeast Asia’s most democratic nation, and this is something no one would have predicted in 1998,” said Marcus Mietzner
JAKARTA, Indonesia — For a while, it looked as if Indonesia’s bad old days had returned.
The Constitutional Court was hearing an appeal by...
Towards better human rights
THE Government should use the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as a basis to lay the framework for the National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP)
Published: Friday September 5, 2014 MYT 12:00:00 AM
Updated: Friday September 5, 2014 MYT 9:48:13 AM
THE Government should use the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as a basis...
Long road ahead for Cambodian human rights
Quarreling political factions have reached a deal ending a year-long crisis, but human rights concerns continue.
Juliette Rousselot Last updated: 04 Sep 2014 10:22
Cambodia's two main political parties, Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and Sam Rainsy's opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), signed an agreement on...
Rights Commission urges govt to sign international rights covenants
The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) has submitted a proposal urging the government to sign the International Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Covenant, chairperson Win Mya has said.
The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) has submitted a proposal urging the government to sign the International Economic, Social and...
More pressure on Malaysia’s rights record with UN seat
There will be greater international pressure on the Najib administration to respect human rights and end its crackdown on dissidents if Malaysia gets elected to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) next month, rights campaigners say.
BY SHERIDAN MAHAVERA
Published: 8 September 2014
There will be greater international pressure on the Najib...
Redshirt Region To Remain Under Martial Law
A high-ranking military commander says Thailand’s military junta does not plan to lift martial law in northern Thailand – a stronghold of the Redshirt movement – because of ongoing anti-coup activity in the area.
BANGKOK — A high-ranking military commander says Thailand’s military junta does not plan to lift martial...
Indonesia and democracy promotion in ASEAN
The changes in ASEAN cannot be separated from the dynamic in their member countries. Indonesia’s political reform in 1998 contributed to a change in ASEAN, especially in establishing the political-security community.
Yuyun Wahyuningrum, Jakarta | Opinion | Mon, September 08 2014, 10:46 AM
The changes in ASEAN cannot be separated from...
ASEAN renews commitment to human rights promotion
ASEAN has renewed its commitment to protecting and promoting human rights at the 27th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which commenced in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 8.
ASEAN has renewed its commitment to protecting and promoting human rights at the 27th session of the United Nations...
Your letters: Justice for victims of disappearances
Solidarity for Asian People’s Advocacies (SAPA) Working Group on ASEAN on Sept. 5 called on ASEAN to uphold human rights and investigate cases of enforced disappearances.
Readers Forum | Tue, September 09 2014, 11:18 AM
Solidarity for Asian People’s Advocacies (SAPA) Working Group on ASEAN on Sept. 5 called on ASEAN...
Much to do for human rights in Malaysia, says Suhakam on its 15th anniversary
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) turned 15-years-old Tuesday, but it still has much to do in relation to human rights in the country, said its chairman Tan Sri Hasmy Agam.
Published: Tuesday September 9, 2014 MYT 6:11:00 PM
Updated: Tuesday September 9, 2014 MYT 6:14:30 PM
by Victoria Brown
KUALA LUMPUR:...
