APHR issues open letter expressing deep concern over deteriorating human rights and democracy in Cambodia
The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has publicly voiced its concerns over the escalating human rights crisis and the…
APHR calls on Indonesia to champion human rights, democracy, and climate action in ASEAN
JAKARTA, INDONESIA — In a significant move towards addressing prevalent issues in the ASEAN region, the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human…
Human rights groups call for bold ASEAN, UNSC action on Myanmar crisis
YANGON, MYANMAR — In a bold call for action, the Progressive Voice (PV), Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma (ALTSEAN-Burma), and…
Big power disputes in spotlight at Southeast Asia security meet
JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Top diplomats from the United States, China and Russia attend a security meeting on Friday with Southeast…
Indonesian president warns ASEAN ‘can’t be proxy’ of any country
JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday said ASEAN cannot become a proxy for other countries, as US-China…
Divided ASEAN grapples for united Myanmar stance
JAKARTA, INDONESIA — ASEAN foreign ministers were still working for a united position on the Myanmar crisis Thursday, a day…
ASEAN-plus-three to meet on South China Sea, economic ties
JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Economic cooperation and the disputed South China Sea will be on the agenda when Southeast Asian foreign…
Myanmar crisis tops agenda at divided ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting
JAKARTA, INDONESIA — ASEAN foreign ministers gathered in Indonesia on Tuesday for talks dominated by the crisis in Myanmar, with…
Malaysia fails to meet target goal of 40-gold and sets worst-ever record in SEA Games 2023
MALAYSIA— Despite fielding the fifth largest contingent of 677 athletes and setting a target of winning 40 gold medals at…
Indonesia’s Widodo says no real progress on Myanmar peace plan
LABUAN BAJO, INDONESIA — Southeast Asian nations have made “no significant progress” on implementing a peace plan aimed at ending…