Tag: ASEAN Community
UN human rights review is largely toothless – but it’s giving a boost to Asian civil society groups
A United Nations initiative reviewing human rights records of countries around the world is indirectly strengthening civil society organisations in Southeast Asia by allowing them to participate in the process. But the groups are still blocked from ensuring human rights are meaningfully protected in their countries.
A United Nations initiative...
Myanmar calls ASEAN talks over ‘Rohingya issue’: Diplomat
Myanmar has called an emergency ASEAN meeting to discuss the Rohingya crisis, a diplomat said Monday (Dec 12), as regional tensions deepen over a bloody military crackdown on the country's Muslim minority.
Posted 12 Dec 2016 21:52 Updated 12 Dec 2016 22:00
YANGON: Myanmar has called an emergency ASEAN meeting to...
Malaysia to Summon Burmese Ambassador as Protests Mount Over Treatment of Rohingya
Malaysia will summon Myanmar’s ambassador over the crackdown on Rohingya Muslims in northwestern Arakan State, it said on Friday, as protesters across Southeast Asia demonstrated against the rising violence.
By Reuters 25 November 2016
KUALA LUMPUR & DHAKA – Malaysia will summon Myanmar’s ambassador over the crackdown on Rohingya Muslims in...
SITUATION IN THE NORTHERN RAKHINE STATE
Malaysia condemns the escalation of violence in the northern Rakhine State over the past months resulting in the loss of innocent lives and displacement of people.
The Cabinet of Malaysia discussed today the current situation in the northern Rakhine State of Myanmar and has decided to issue the following statement:
Malaysia...
ANNI Statement: Burma/Myanmar Must Protect Human Rights for All and Ensure Independent Investigations into Alleged Violations in Rakhine State
ANNI), together with its member, Progressive Voice, is deeply concerned over the human rights situation in Rakhine State of Burma/Myanmar.
(Bangkok, 27 November 2016) – The Asian NGO Network on National Human Rights Institutions (ANNI), together with its member, Progressive Voice, is deeply concerned over the human rights situation in...
Indonesians Protest at Myanmar Embassy Over Rohingya Cause
Hundreds of Indonesians, angered over the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, protested Thursday outside the Myanmar Embassy in the Indonesian capital.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSNOV. 24, 2016, 4:30 A.M. E.S.T.
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Hundreds of Indonesians, angered over the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, protested Thursday outside the Myanmar...
Frenemy: The challenge of hosting ASEAN 2017
It is about the Philippines taking its turn in hosting the meetings of ASEAN in very challenging times when allies have to understand its community-building efforts under new normals.
So, this is not just about Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte -- a colorful “rock star” from some media view, fresh...
Myanmar to brief ASEAN amid alarm over Rakhine
Aung San Suu Kyi responds to regional concern over Rakhine with unprecedented call for ASEAN meeting.
December 12, 2016 1:55 am JST
Aung San Suu Kyi responds to regional concern over Rakhine with unprecedented call for ASEAN meeting.
Kavi Chongkittavorn, Contributing writer
BANGKOK -- Myanmar's de facto leader, State Counsellor and Foreign Minister...
PM assures Myanmar’s President Kyaw that Kingdom will stay silent on Rohingya
Prime Minister Hun Sen has reassured his Burmese counterpart that the Kingdom will not interfere in the escalating “Rohingya issue”, a day after a damning UN report revealed widespread gang rape and murder allegedly committed against the Muslim ethnic minority by Myanmar security forces.
Mon, 6 February 2017
Erin Handley
Prime Minister...
ASEAN Chairman Duterte Pushes For Migrant Protection Treaty
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has signaled his intention to push harder for the adoption of a binding regional treaty to protect the human rights of migrant workers during his chairmanship of ASEAN (Association of South east Asian Nations) this year.
By Kalinga Seneviratne
BANGKOK (IDN) - Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has...
