Tag: Rule of Law / Justice
Escalating unrest in Thailand fueled by long-running societal divide over right to power
BANGKOK — Both the protesters on the streets of Bangkok and the Thai government pleading for them to go home say they're on the side of democracy, but that is not what their increasingly dangerous conflict is about. This is a fight about power, and who ought to have...
Cambodia: Investigate Politician In Hit-and-Run Death
(New York) – Political considerations should not be allowed to obstruct a full investigation and possible prosecution of a senior ruling party politician by Cambodian authorities in connection with a fatal hit-and-run traffic accident.
On the morning of November 22, 2013, a Lexus sports utility vehicle carrying Cheam Yeap, a...
‘Thai unrest may ‘descend into chaos’ if not settled soon’
KUALA LUMPUR: The current unrest in Thailand may likely descend into greater chaos if protesters insist on continuing their movements past Dec 5.
This Thursday marks an important holiday for the Thai nation -- King Bhumibol Adulyadej's birthday.
Under normal circumstances, the country would celebrate in the spirit of calm and...
UN chief Ban ‘concerned’ by Thailand violence
LIMA: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday voiced concern about the violent clashes in Thailand and urged all sides in the unrest to broker a peaceful end to the crisis.
“I am concerned about the escalation of violence in Bangkok in recent days and express regret over the loss...
Vietnam: Amended Constitution a Missed Opportunity on Rights
(New York) – The amended constitution Vietnam adopted on November 28, 2013, failed to address popular aspirations for change and reform, Human Rights Watch said today. Vietnam’s donors and development partners should redouble their efforts to press the Vietnamese government for constitutional and legal reforms to protect basic rights,...
Vietnam reviews human rights laws
A report released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has emphasised the importance of adapting local laws to comply with international norms.
The findings were released yesterday as part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) undertaken by the United Nations Human Rights Council to...
Indonesia: Ratification of enforced disappearance convention will ensure human rights: Minister
The Foreign Ministry says the human rights of Indonesians will be protected with the issuance of a law on the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
However, Wednesday’s work meeting between the government and the House of Representative’s foreign affairs commission decided...
The Philippines: Impunity is a serious matter
On the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which marked the first semester of the Aquino administration, President Benigno Aquino III declared his government’s commitment to human rights. He announced the formation of a human rights office in the Armed Forces of the...
Thailand, RI refuse reconciliation
Both Thailand and Indonesia have made the transition to more progressive forms of government.
In the former, the concept of democracy has repeatedly been tested. Even though several prime ministers have been elected constitutionally since the 1980s, military coups and strong grassroots protests against governments remain.
On the other hand, Indonesia...
Philippines Promotes Human Rights-Based Approach to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, in ASEAN
The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Justice – Inter-agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), hosted an ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Regional Workshop on the Human Rights-Based Approach to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, in Makati from 27...
