Hundreds of thousands who fled deadly unrest at home confront an uncertain future abroad. Yet for many who remained, conditions are dire.
Author: SUI-LEE WEE
Fatalities Reported After Military Truck Rams Protesters in Myanmar
Witnesses said soldiers also fired into the crowd and kicked wounded demonstrators, the latest in a series of confrontations in which the military’s behavior has infuriated citizens.
Court in Philippines Allows Maria Ressa to Travel to Norway for Nobel
The decision came after days of growing international pressure on the government to allow the journalist to attend the ceremony in Norway.
Myanmar Delays 1st Verdict in Aung San Suu Kyi Trial
The ousted civilian leader is facing a series of rulings that could keep her locked up for the rest of her life.
Myanmar’s Notorious Army Is Facing a Morale Crisis
The number of defectors, while not enough to topple the Tatmadaw, is growing, galvanized by the nationwide anti-coup movement.
Rodrigo Duterte to Run for Senate in the Philippines
Rodrigo Duterte entered the race days after his daughter announced her bid for vice president. He had previously said he would leave politics at the end of his term.
Thousands Flee Myanmar for India Amid Fears of a Growing Refugee Crisis
For decades, armed conflict, political repression and targeted campaigns against minorities have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave the country. Now many more are expected to follow.
Philippines’ Nobel Prize Newsroom Is Overjoyed but Under Siege
Rappler, the news site co-founded by the new Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, dares to criticize the Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte. He may yet see it shut down.