According to Human Rights Watch, “Lao authorities have long failed to prevent or adequately respond to attacks against critics of the government, human rights defenders, and political activists.” …
Sticky rice meets Southern hospitality at Buddhist temple festivals
Buddhist temples attract locals and travelers alike for the festivals. As these temple gatherings get more popular, they play a key role in helping the rapidly growing Thai and Lao populations in the …
Laos Government Critic Survives Shooting
A critic of the Laos government has been hospitalized after being targeted by a gunman in the capital, Vientiane. Early reports of his death appear to have been erroneous. Anousa “Jack …
Laos pro-democracy activist survives gun attack after initial reports of his death
A young Laos pro-democracy activist who was shot by an unknown assailant in a cafe in the capital Vientiane has survived the attack, Human Rights watch said on Thursday, after multiple initial …
Laos: Activist Gunned Down in Vientiane
Human Rights Watch emphasizes the responsibility of the Lao government to ensure protection for Anousa while he recovers, and to undertake a thorough and impartial investigation into the shooting.
The Nakba: how the Palestinians were expelled from Israel
The village of Lajjun, near Nazareth, which was destroyed in 1948 to make room for a kibbutz is a microcosm of the catastrophe that still affects Palestinians 75 years later.
Renting In Dubai? Fees To Pay, Required Documents, All You Need To Know Before Moving
From procedures to document requirements and most popular places, this guide seeks to answer some of the frequently asked questions when renting in the city. 1. What are the best neighbourhoods to …
Aragalaya, Karadaraya and Mardanaya; system change
It has been one year since we got assaulted in front of the Temple Trees on 9 May 2022. A simple candlelight protest that began in Kohuwala on 1 March 2022 grew to be an expression of major people’s …
A police raid in Thailand uncovered about $2.9 million worth of property including cash, jewelry, amulets
Several Buddhist monks in Thailand were arrested in a $8.9 million embezzling scheme. The monks are accused of stealing donations received by a temple.
Hong Kong’s Gaw Eyes More Japan Property Deals on TSMC Push
Hong Kong-based private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners is keen on real estate deals in Japan’s western island of Kyushu, citing the opportunity that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. factories …