Laignee Barron
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Thai Activist in the Crosshairs of Feared Lesè-Majesté Law
“We must fight for oppressed," vows Tattep Ruangprapaikitseree, 23 → Read More
Bangladesh Begins to Relocate Rohingya Refugees to Flood-Prone Island
Despite safety concerns and objections, Bangladeshi authorities are preparing to imminently transport Rohingya refugees to the island → Read More
Jailed Joshua Wong Vows Hong Kong's Struggle Will Continue
The prominent democracy activist was handed a sentence of 13.5 months but shouted “We will hang in there" as he was whisked away. → Read More
What Is the Future of Hong Kong's Democracy Movement?
The exit of opposition lawmakers from the legislature deepens anxieties about the territory's political future. → Read More
Top Poll Monitor Is an Optimist About Future U.S. Elections
Dame Audrey Glover, the prominent human rights lawyer and seasoned election monitor, remains optimistic about America's body politic. → Read More
The U.S. Has Supported Democracy Around the Globe. Now Election Observers Overseas Have Advice for Americans
The U.S. has long played a vital role supporting elections in fragile and fledgling democracies. What could it learn from them now? → Read More
'We Share the Ideals of Democracy.' How the Milk Tea Alliance Is Brewing Solidarity Among Activists in Asia and Beyond
Starting life as a humorous hashtag, the Milk Tea Alliance is becoming a cohesive movement uniting activists in Asia and beyond. Here's how. → Read More
'I Think Our Goal Is Worthy for Everyone in Thailand.' Meet the Lawyer Trying to Reform the Thai Monarchy
Lawyer Arnon Nampa is at the forefront of a movement that wants to curb the Thai king’s powers, breaking the country’s biggest taboo. → Read More
Why Are Thai Protesters Risking Jail to Criticize the King?
A new wave of Thai activists is airing frustrations with the existing system of governance, including the king's role. → Read More
Lessons From Hong Kong's Decision to Postpone Elections
Amid the pandemic, regions big and small have struggled with the challenge of balancing the right to vote with public health precautions. → Read More
Hong Kong's First Month Under the National Security Law
July has been a tumultuous month for the territory. Here's a timeline. → Read More
‘It’s So Much Worse Than Anyone Expected.’ Why Hong Kong’s National Security Law Is Having Such a Chilling Effect
In the three and a half weeks since the enactment of the law at the end of June, a sense of fear and uncertainty has taken hold in Hong Kong. → Read More
It's Not Just Maria Ressa's Arrest. Coronavirus Is Accelerating Crackdowns on Press Freedom Across Asia
Press freedom was already under attack. Then came the pandemic → Read More
Hong Kong Is Caught in the Middle of the Great U.S.-China Power Struggle
In the past few months, tensions between China and the U.S. have worsened. Hong Kong is left stuck in the middle. → Read More
Coronavirus Poses Fears for Hong Kong's Sanitation Workers
Discarded masks, wipes and other disposables are piling up amid the health crisis, potentially exposing trash haulers to infectious waste. → Read More
Coronavirus Lessons From Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong
All three territories have kept their COVID-19 cases low despite strong links to China. What lessons can the rest of the world learn? → Read More
Malaysia's 94-Year-Old Prime Minister Is Out. The New Leader Is Likely to Inflame Racial Tensions
“He is likely to steer the country in a more conservative, and a more Malay, Islamic way." → Read More
Experts Fear Coronavirus Going Undetected in Southeast Asia
Researchers say it is virtually impossible that Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous nation, hasn't reported a single COVID-19 case. → Read More
The Coronavirus Has Brought Out the Ugly Side of Hong Kong's Protest Movement
Calls to close Hong Kong's border with China say as much about the resentment of mainland Chinese as they do about coronavirus fears. → Read More
Hong Kong Medics Demand Border Closure Against Coronavirus
Hong Kong’s medical system under strain as thousands of hospital staff join strike aimed at closing the border with mainland China. → Read More