Tag: Rule of Law / Justice
Cambodia Khmer Rouge tribunal postpones war crimes trial to January
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) announced Monday that the trial of two Cambodian leaders accused of committing genocide will be postponed to January 2015.
Tuesday 25 November 2014 at 1:32 PM ET by Ashley Hogan
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC)...
Civil Society Pushes for Transitional Justice
Burmese civil society groups on Sunday urged ethnic peace negotiators to implement transitional justice as the country inches closer to a nationwide ceasefire agreement.
By SAW YAN NAING / THE IRRAWADDY| Monday, November 24, 2014 |
CHIANG MAI, Thailand — Burmese civil society groups on Sunday urged ethnic peace negotiators to...
Sexual violence by Burmese army still widespread, says NGO
Burmese government soldiers continue to perpetrate sexual violence against women on a widespread scale with impunity, according to a Women’s League of Burma (WLB) report issued on 25 November, which the UN recently designated as “The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.”
By DVB | 26 November...
Constitutional Stalemate Sinks Hopes of Genuine Democracy and National Reconciliation
On Tuesday 18 November, Parliamentary Speaker of the lower house of the Burma Parliament Thura Shwe Mann boldly announced – to everyone’s great frustration but no one’s great surprise – that there would be no amendments made to the controversial 2008 Constitution before the 2015 national elections. So, what...
Report accuses Myanmar military of 188 alleged sexual offences
A report from the Women’s League of Burma alleges the Myanmar armed forces have committed 118 incidences of gang rape, rape or attempted sexual assault in the States of Myanmar, during the tenure of President U Thein Sein
26 November 2014 | Written by Yu Wai | Published in Myanmar
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Bail rejected for Koh Tao suspects
Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Htun, suspects in the murder of two British backpackers on Koh Tao in September, were denied bail Wednesday by Koh Samui Provincial Court. Myanmar embassy officials had prepared two million baht, expecting the request to be approved after prosecutors earlier stated they had no...
Malaysia PM proposes anti-terrorism law
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Wednesday suggested to the country's parliament that new laws are needed to strengthen existing legislation to combat terrorism.
Wednesday 26 November 2014 at 1:44 PM ET by Addison Morris
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Wednesday suggested to the country's parliament that...
Thai court sentences five to death in war-torn south
A Thai court sentenced to death five suspected Muslim separatists convicted of killing four soldiers, prompting Human Rights Watch to accuse the government of applying “double standards” in the turbulent south.
November 27, 2014
BANGKOK: A Thai court sentenced to death five suspected Muslim separatists convicted of killing four soldiers, prompting...
Thailand court sentences five to death for Pattani killings
Five suspected separatist militants have been sentenced to death in Thailand for killing four soldiers in a roadside shooting in July 2012.
28 November 2014 Last updated at 02:25
Five suspected separatist militants have been sentenced to death in Thailand for killing four soldiers in a roadside shooting in July 2012.
Pattani...
Government Should Consult Relevant Stakeholders Over Anti-Terror Law – SUHAKAM
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM ), Friday urged the government to consult relevant stakeholders, including the police and security forces, on the proposed counter-terrorism legislation and amendments to existing laws in combating terrorism.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM ), Friday...
