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Laos urged to end cover-up in activist's disappearance
Authorities in Laos have failed to seriously investigate or credibly explain the enforced disappearance six months ago of a leading social activist, Sombath Somphone.
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Prominent social activist "disappears" in Laos
Circumstances surrounding the disappearance of activist Sombath Somphone indicate that Lao authorities took him into custody, raising concerns for his safety.
Laos Censorship
Swiss NGO director expelled from Laos for criticising government
The Laos director of a Swiss non-profit organisation was ordered to leave the country within 48 hours after she wrote a letter in which she commented on the government's "strategy of imposing silence" because of constraints on media freedom, and the rule of law.
Laos Censorship
Government orders radio show off the air
"Talk of the News" was the only live-broadcast program that enabled the public to phone in and comment on current news and voice their problems.
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