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Gulf Today | Thailand’s Supreme Court has issued a warrant for arrest for ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra. The tycoon, who has already had abuse of power charges brought against him, was removed from power in […]
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Mercury News | A rising number of homeless people in Orange Country have been fined for various ‘crimes’ such as smoking in parks and having a “strong aroma.” New ordinances have put restrictions in public […]
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NY Times | A new Internet law in the Philippines could lead to imprisonment for activities such as sharing Facebook and Twitter posts, critics said. The law, the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, sets penalties […]
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Nine MSN | Radio broadcaster Mam Sonanado, 71, has been sentenced to 20 years in jail on four counts related to an alleged secessionist movement in eastern Cambodia. He was charged with instigating an alleged […]
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Irawaddy | Thirteen peace activists in Burma have been charged by police and could face jail time for leading marches to mark the UN’s International Peace Day without official permission. The protest leaders have been […]
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ABC News | An attorney in South Carolina who specialized in litigating high-profile criminal cases and civil cases faces a 10-count federal indictment for extortion and fraud, and a maximum of 20 years in prison […]
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Three prominent bloggers are being tried for spreading anti-government propaganda in Vietnam. Lawyer Ha Huy Son said the three were put on trial by the People’s Court in southern Ho Chi Ming City on Monday. […]
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By Jennifer L. Patin 2012 has already seen multiple raids on the areas of Bangkok where the majority of the city’s African population congregates. These locales include Sukhimvit Road’s Nana area (specifically Soi 3 and […]
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The Burmese government’s latest release of political prisoners falls short of meeting its commitment to release all political prisoners and shows the need for a transparent process to ensure that all political prisoners are immediately […]
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The Guardian | Cambodia’s war crimes tribunal set free a former leader of the Khmer Rouge on Sunday, upholding a decision that has outraged survivors seeking an explanation of the mass killings committed more than […]
