At least three people died in detention centres housing thousands of Ethiopian migrants in Saudi Arabia, rights group Amnesty International says. The migrants were facing "unimaginable cruelty" - ... ( read original story ...)
Ethiopian migrants held in Saudi Arabia call it ‘hellish’
From a filthy cell in Saudi Arabia, the Ethiopian migrant spoke on a smuggled phone, fearing to give his name. Some 300 countrymen are detained with him, he said. ( read original story ...)
In Iraq a father faces militia power as he seeks missing son
Ever since, Jasb’s father has been on a search for justice that has run repeatedly against one major obstacle: the increasing helplessness of Iraq’s government in the face of powerful, Iranian-backed ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 Upends South Korea’s Thanksgiving, and Its Rituals
Millions have canceled family gatherings during this year’s Chuseok harvest festival at the government’s request. The anxiety is palpable. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Moon wishes Trump and his wife swift recovery
South Korean President Moon Jae-in sent on Friday his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump and his wife best wishes for a quick recovery after the two tested positive for COVID-19, Moon's spokesman said. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s COVID Quarantine Campaign Raises Questions Over Election
From a quarantine centre in northern Myanmar, aspiring lawmaker Maw Htun Aung, wearing a bright yellow surgical mask, lays out his plan for an upcoming general election in a Facebook broadcast. The 37 ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Reports More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases, 11 More Deaths
Myanmar’s total COVID-19 caseload stands at 14,383, with 19 percent of the more than 5,300 people who were tested Thursday showing a positive result. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Accelerates Arrests of Student Anti-War Protesters
The Myanmar government is tightening the screws on a nascent antiwar movement, with a student group claiming earlier this week that 14 protesters have been arrested for taking part in demonstrations ... ( read original story ...)
Blame game hampers Rohingya return to Myanmar
Rohingya refugees enter Bangladesh through Shah Porir Dwip island in Cox’s Bazar district on Sept. 30, 2017, after a brutal clampdown by Myanmar's military. (Photo: Stephan Uttom/UCA News) Myanmar's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to send Covid-19 diagnostic tests, surgical masks and hand sanitiser to Myanmar
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has spoken to Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi about the Government's additional contribution of 25,000 Covid-19 diagnostic tests, one million surgical masks and ... ( read original story ...)