Tag: Elections / Democracy
Post-Anwar: Malaysia’s Gloomy Future
On February 12, Malaysia’s highest court decided to reject an appeal and uphold a sodomy conviction against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, threatening to end his political career. While the verdict was not altogether surprising, it raises several lingering questions about Malaysia’s direction during a year when the country has...
Burma’s Military Milestone
"While the prevailing narrative is that the country has embarked on a reform process that will shake off military control of the government, the reality is that the process is looking increasingly shaky and showing clear signs of backsliding."
David Scott Mathieson, Senior Burma Researcher
March 30, 2015 | Author(s): David...
Thailand: Junta Leader Seeks Sweeping Powers
General Prayuth’s action to tighten rather than loosen his grip on power puts the restoration of democratic civilian rule further into the future. Concerted pressure from Thailand’s allies is urgently needed to reverse this dangerous course.
Brad Adams, Asia director
Would Invoke Constitutional Provision With Limitless Scope
March 31, 2015
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Thai PM’s plan to lift martial law with ‘dictator’ ruling sparks concerns
Critics say Article 44, ‘the dictator law’, would give Prayuth Chan-ocha unchecked authority over all branches of government
Associated Press in Bangkok | Tuesday 31 March 2015 10.37 BST
Thailand’s military-installed prime minister has said he plans to lift martial law 10 months after staging a coup, but will invoke a...
Democracy ‘dragging’: NGO
While bipartisanship and democratic governance appear to be slightly on the upswing in Cambodia, an annual report by local election watchdog Comfrel says democracy in the Kingdom is still dragging its feet, often taking two steps backward for every one step forward.
Wed, 1 April 2015 | Ethan Harfenist and...
Thai Junta Chairman Downplays Article 44’s Autocratic Powers
Thailand's junta chairman has brushed off concerns about Article 44, a constitutional clause invoked last night that grants him near-absolute power.
Khaosod English | 02 April 2015, Last update at 13:57:00 GMT
BANGKOK — Thailand's junta chairman has brushed off concerns about Article 44, a constitutional clause invoked last night that...
Myanmar government, rebels agree on ceasefire draft
Myanmar government negotiators and armed ethnic groups have “agreed on nearly every point” of an elusive nationwide ceasefire agreement, the leader of a rebel coalition said Monday, adding that a fourth draft of the pact could be signed within 24 hours.
Radio Free Asia | Myanmar, March 31, 2015
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Singapore police arrest 17-year-old over critical Lee Kuan Yew video
Amos Yee uploaded eight-minute video Lee Kuan Yew Is Finally Dead! and claimed others were scared to speak out against late founding prime minister
Kirsten Han in Singapore | Monday 30 March 2015 09.15 BST
Police in Singapore have arrested a 17-year-old who posted a video highly critical of Singapore’s late...
PM seeks King’s approval to lift martial law
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said he has forwarded a draft announcement lifting martial law to His Majesty the King for endorsement.
Published: 31/03/2015 at 05:09 PM
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said he has forwarded a draft announcement lifting martial law to His Majesty the King for...
In defence of reforms
Doubts about the sincerity of Myanmar's political reforms have been growing recently among the Myanmar public and within the international community, prompting key figures in the country to attempt to defend the process
Achara Deboonme | The Nation March 30, 2015 1:00 am
On the sidelines of a conference last week,...
