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ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights

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APHR issues open letter expressing deep concern over deteriorating human rights and democracy in Cambodia

ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) urges global parliaments to condemn Cambodia’s escalating human rights crisis and erosion of democracy. APHR appeals for action to deny legitimacy to the upcoming July elections, citing they serve as a tool for Hun Sen’s regime to consolidate power.

APHR asserts Thai people’s right to genuine democracy amid second PM vote

As Thailand prepares for its second Prime Minister vote, the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) call for urgent reforms to the Thai constitution. APHR’s Charles Santiago advocates for a ‘genuine democracy’ and condemns existing rules that uphold military’s political stronghold, impeding authentic democratic transformation.

APHR calls for ASEAN leaders not to fall for Myanmar junta’s blatant attempt at manipulation

ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights Co-Chairperson Charles Santiago criticized the Thai Foreign Minister’s visit to Myanmar, terming it a ‘blatant manipulation’, and urged ASEAN leaders to maintain focus on a human rights and humanitarian-focused agenda.

Southeast Asian lawmakers urge Indonesia to uphold online human rights ahead of 2024 elections

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – A group of Southeast Asian lawmakers today called on…

APHR appeals to G7 for immediate action on Myanmar, Cambodia’s eroding democracies

The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) issued an urgent plea to G7 nations, highlighting the “grave concerns” about deteriorating human rights and democratic values in Myanmar and Cambodia, and calling for decisive international action.

Southeast Asian Parliamentarians condemn Thai authorities for handing over Myanmar opposition members to junta allies

Parliamentarians from Southeast Asia have condemned the Thai authorities for handing over three members of Myanmar opposition forces to junta allies, where they are likely to be tortured or worse. The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) called on the Thai government and international community to ensure such an incident does not happen again. The decision to release these three men into the hands of the Myanmar junta, which has repeatedly arbitrarily arrested, tortured, and at times even extrajudicially executed dissidents, is clearly in violation of the UN Convention Against Torture, which Thailand has officially adopted.

Southeast Asian MPs condemn shutting down of independent media outlet in Cambodia ahead of general elections

JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Parliamentarians from Southeast Asia condemn in the strongest terms…

ASEAN governments must stop using ‘lawfare’ against critics, Southeast Asian MPs say

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippines, as well as other ASEAN member states,…

Parliamentarians from Southeast Asia and Europe urge UN and US to take sides in struggle for democracy in Myanmar

by ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) A delegation of parliamentarians from Southeast…

ASEAN MPs condemn latest trials against Cambodian political opposition as an assault on democracy

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Southeast Asian parliamentarians have condemned the recent trial of…