Elections and polls are taking place across South-East Asia,but the commitment shown to such processes in Timor-Leste is notably impressive.
A junta spokesman admitted the military attacked a ceremony held by its armed opponents and said if civilians died it was because they were helping “the terrorists”.
Bangladesh’s foreign minister warns of potential extremism that could affect the whole region.
Junta marks coup anniversary by breaking another rule to extend state of emergency and keep democracy at bay. Protesters stayed away.
Photojournalist Steve Tickner managed to get out of military-ruled Myanmar after being pursued by security forces and suffering a major health emergency.
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In a court session held behind closed doors,Aung San Suu Kyi was found guilty of offences relating to her lease and use of a helicopter.
The UNHCR says it’s been asking Malaysia,Thailand,India,Sri Lanka and Indonesia to help,but only two countries answered the call.
In its first ever-resolution on the South-east Asian nation,the council also urged the release of all “arbitrarily detained” prisoners including former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
The prime minister said he had spoken to the economist and found him in “amazingly good spirits” after 650 days of imprisonment.
The academic was freed to “to maintain friendly relations with other countries”,an official announcement said.