Asia and Pacific
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered an investigation into the death of a prominent anti-logging activist during a confrontation with military police.
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From the Communiqué
2 May 2012
Cambodia
Environmental activist killed during confrontation with military police
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered an investigation into the death of a prominent anti-logging activist during a confrontation with military police.
2 May 2012
Malaysia
Journalists targeted in rally for electoral reform
Security forces attacked both local and foreign journalists last week with tear gas and water cannons while cracking down on a rally for electoral reform in Kuala Lumpur, reports Malaysia's Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), as well as international IFEX members.See all articles: Asia and Pacific
Campaigns and Advocacy
15 May 2012
Thailand
Two years after crackdown, still no justice
In a video, victims and their family members from both sides demand justice and tell Human Rights Watch that the failure to investigate and prosecute those responsible for abuses during the 2010 violence would lead to a cycle of violence and impunity.
15 May 2012
Indonesia
Rights record under scrutiny at UN
UN members states should push for the adoption of specific measures to ensure free expression and accountability for abuses, said Human Rights Watch.
11 May 2012
Asia and Pacific / Indonesia
AMARC calls for legislative reform and equitable frequency distribution
The AMARC regional coordinator mentioned the lack of proper enabling legislation as the single principal barrier to community radio sustainability and called for a fair, open, transparent, and efficient process of awarding and regulating broadcasting licences for community radios.See all campaign news: Asia and Pacific
Reports
9 May 2012
Cambodia
CCHR Fundamental Freedoms Fact Sheet: Freedom of Information
This fact sheet provides an overview of the proposed freedom of information law that was delivered to the National Assembly in March 2012.
8 May 2012
Kenya / China
China's media footprint in Kenya
The expansion comes as other, predominantly Western media houses are shrinking their media presence in East Africa.See all reports: Asia and Pacific
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TIBET (CHINA): Act now to help release Tibetan filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen
Tibetan filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen was arrested in March 2008 and charged with "inciting separatism," but he was committing no crime, merely documenting the views of ordinary Tibetans in the lead up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He has been tortured whilst in detention, is in poor health and has been denied medical treatment. Join the filmmaker's wife, Lhamo Tso, in calling for his release. Sign the petition here.
19 March 2012 VIETNAM: RSF calls for support for blogger imprisoned for more than two years Nguyen Tien Trung's family announced it would campaign for his release and stressed that he never had any intention of overthrowing the government and was simply exercising his rights as a citizen.
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