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Human Rights Watch calls for urgent investigation into Myanmar activist’s abduction in Malaysia

Human Rights Watch has urged the Malaysian government to prioritise a thorough investigation into the abduction of Myanmar refugee activist Thuzar Maung and her family, highlighting the apparent global risks facing pro-democracy advocates.

Vanished, shot, murdered: Laos activists spooked by spate of incidents

Laotian activists are facing alarming incidents including murder, attempted killing, and disappearances, fueling fears of a governmental crackdown. This wave of incidents has heightened concern within the country’s repressed dissident community. Laos, already recognized as one of the world’s most repressive states, is set to chair ASEAN next year. Critics suggest these incidents could be an effort to stifle dissent ahead of the international spotlight, demonstrating the limits of dissent in this tightly controlled state.

Human Rights Watch: Execution spree by Singapore Government raises concerns

Singapore’s government resumed executions and pressured activists and lawyers handling death row…

M’sian govt should urgently investigate the Immigration Department’s return of 1,086 Myanmar nationals in defiance of a court order: Human Rights Watch

The Malaysian government should urgently investigate the Immigration Department’s return of 1,086 Myanmar…

Human Rights Watch calls on Malaysia government to end abusive immigration detention

Malaysia should immediately release all children held in immigration detention facilities, and allow…

Human Rights Watch: Singapore should rehabilitate drug users, not execute them

By Stephanie McLennan, Asia Initiatives Manager at Human Rights Watch The Singapore…

Singapore authorities should immediately quash conviction of human rights activist Jolovan Wham, says Human Rights Watch

Singapore authorities should immediately quash the conviction of human rights activist Jolovan…