Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to over 6,100 prisoners and reduced others’ sentences on Independence Day, while political detainees, including Aung San Suu Kyi, remain imprisoned amid …
Myanmar to free 6,186 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty during election
Myanmar’s military government will release 6,186 prisoners under an amnesty marking Independence Day, state media said on Saturday, a week after a multi-stage general election began in the …
Myanmar’s military-backed party claims strong lead in election’s first phase
The political party backed by Myanmar’s ruling military claims it won a commanding lead in the initial round of the first general election in five years.
Myanmar holds first election since military seized power, but observers say the vote is a sham
Voters in Myanmar have voted in the first phase of the country’s general election, the first since the 2021 military coup. International observers and opponents of military rule call the vote …
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under a renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, authorities from both countries said, easing tensions after weeks of deadly …
Thailand’s political parties name prime minister candidates for February election
Political parties in Thailand have registered their candidates to become prime minister after the upcoming general election, marking the unofficial start of campaigning …
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian prisoners of war as part of ceasefire agreement
Thailand has repatriated 18 Cambodian prisoners of war. The release Wednesday fulfilled a ceasefire agreement signed with Cambodia.
Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement after weeks of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after weeks of deadly fighting along their border.
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July
The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.
The Long Fight to Legalize Divorce in the Philippines
But change could be on the horizon. In 2024, the Philippines’ House of Representatives—the lower chamber of the legislature—passed a bill that aimed to institutionalize absolute divorce, which …