Tag: Elections / Democracy
Third week of protests in Cambodia
(Vatican Radio) Tens of thousands of protesters in Cambodia have been staging daily protests over the past three weeks. But Sunday’s demonstration was the largest to date. Observers say it was among the largest gatherings at any political event in the country’s history.
The protesters marched peacefully through the Cambodian...
Amid Cambodia protests, UN rights expert appeals for calm, urges meaningful talks’
Dec 30, 2013 (Menafn - M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- An independent United Nations human rights expert today urged Cambodian authorities to continue to exercise restraint amid daily demonstrations in the capital of Phnom Penh, while also praising the increasing democratic space allowing people to comfortably express themselves in...
Thais must agree democracy is worth saving
Thailand is sliding into anarchy, which from experience has meant intervention.
Following a spell of military rule, elections will be called or, more likely, forced on the caretakers. A government could also be appointed via some constitutional artifice.
What follows has not varied much - dissatisfaction over blatant or exaggerated misrule...
Already a BAD RECORD with Bersih 2 & 3, will Najib go down in history as Malaysia’s MOST BLOODY PM
Back in the eve of 2012 new year, we were embraced with human rights violation by the police force which arrested and injured student activists who protested peacefully against the Universities and Universities Colleges Act (UUCA) at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).
With new year of 2014 just few hours...
Myanmar: USDP Announces Surprise Constitutional Amendment Proposal
RANGOON — In a surprise announcement the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) said it had decided to put forth amendments to Burma’s controversial 2008 Constitution, including a change to a provision that prevents opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from becoming president.
The USDP’s Central Committee met in...
Pockets of violence amid Thai anti-government protests in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) -- Violence flared overnight in Bangkok amid anti-government demonstrations intended to drive Thailand's Prime Minister out of office.
Tens of thousands of protesters have disrupted traffic at major intersections and marched on government offices in Thailand's large and hectic capital city this week.
The protests, dubbed "Bangkok shutdown,"...
Filipino solidarity activists call for genuine peace and democratization in Burma
Manila, Philippines – One hundred (100) solidarity activists belonging to the Free Burma Coalition – Philippines (FBCP) today held a symbolic action in front of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to press for Burmese people’s demands in the second day of Burmese President Thein Sein’s visit to the...
Hun Sen Asks UN Envoy to Help End Cambodia’s Political Crisis
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on a U.N. special envoy to press the country’s opposition to rejoin parliament and negotiate an end to the country’s political stalemate since disputed July elections, an official said Wednesday.
Hun Sen met with U.N. special envoy for human rights in Cambodia Surya...
Southeast Asia: 10 Trends to Watch For in 2014
As we move into 2014, it is useful not only to reflect on what happened in 2013, but to project what some of the key developments in 2014 might be. As I did last year, I have attempted to articulate the top 10 trends in Southeast Asia to watch...
U.N. official calls for end to political gridlock in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A United Nations official Friday urged Cambodian government and opposition officials to keep negotiating in an effort to end a political impasse.
At the end of a five-day visit to Cambodia, Surya P. Subedi, the U.N. special rapporteur on the human rights situation...
