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We, the undersigned members of the Civic Solidarity Platform (CSP) and other NGOs are extremely concerned about the tense situation in Kazakhstan. In the light of rapidly evolving events, we urge all protesters to refrain from the use of violence and the authorities of Kazakhstan to ensure that all their actions taken in response to [ Read more ]
(15 December 2021) On the ninth anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Lao civil society leader Sombath Somphone, we, the undersigned organizations, reiterate our calls on the Lao government to determine his fate and whereabouts, and deliver justice to him and his family. We condemn the Lao government’s ongoing failure to solve Sombath’s disappearance, and [ Read more ]
(December 14, 2021) – Bangladesh authorities must end the harassment of Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan, respectively Secretary and Director of the human rights group Odhikar, who have been targeted through the misuse of the criminal justice system, eleven rights groups said today. On December 15, 2021, the Cyber Tribunal of Dhaka will [ Read more ]
What to do if stopped or detained by the police? SUARAM, FORUM-ASIA member based in Malaysia has released a video on your rights if you are stopped, detained or investigated by the police which includes: 1) The information you need to request and provide by the police when you are dismissed; 2) Information that needs [ Read more ]
Jakarta, 14 January 2022 – We, the undersigned civil society organisations in Indonesia, and organisations with presence in Indonesia, express solidarity with the people of Myanmar and condemn the ongoing grave violations committed by the military junta. We reiterate our commitment to call on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the international community [ Read more ]
(Bangkok/Kathmandu, 11 January 2022) ‒ The Central Bureau of Investigation’s registration of a case against human rights organisation People’s Watch under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act highlights the worsening situation of shrinking civic space in India, the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) said. On 8 January, a team of nearly ten officers [ Read more ]
We, the undersigned, express deep concern over the planned visit of Prime Minister Hun Sen, on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to Myanmar to meet with the junta representative, General Min Aung Hlaing. The visit is scheduled for 7 January 2022. We call on the ASEAN to refrain from further actions [ Read more ]
27 December 2021 Cabinet Ministers of the Royal Thai Government Government House 1 Phitsanulok Road Dusit Bangkok Thailand Cc: Council of State All members of the National Assembly of Thailand National Human Rights Commission of Thailand Re: The Draft Act on the Operations of Not-for-Profit Organizations B.E… Dear Ministers We, the undersigned Thai and international [ Read more ]
