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Indonesia’s new govt draws concerns about human rights accountability
Indonesia’s new govt draws concerns about human rights accountability 2024-12-09

One group pointed to President Prabowo Subianto’s appointment to top positions of two ex-military officers accused of human rights abuses.

Myanmar rebels capture last military post on Bangladesh border
Myanmar rebels capture last military post on Bangladesh border 2024-12-09

The Arakan Army closed a border river to all transport as it searched for fleeing junta forces.

Ex-Abu Sayyaf militants till new lives as coffee farmers in southern Philippines
Ex-Abu Sayyaf militants till new lives as coffee farmers in southern Philippines 2024-12-09

Jolo and other islands in the Sulu Archipelago used to be a kidnapping haven for the Islamic militant group.

Chinese electric vehicle sales in Indonesia gain on Japanese dominance
Chinese electric vehicle sales in Indonesia gain on Japanese dominance 2024-12-09

Analysts see market growing as environmental awareness increases in nation of 270 million people.

PNG reveals defense deal with US worth $864M
PNG reveals defense deal with US worth $864M 2024-12-10

No figure valuing the bilateral agreement signed in 2023 has previously been released.

Analysts: Indonesian armed forces may resist anti-graft agency probing military corruption
Analysts: Indonesian armed forces may resist anti-graft agency probing military corruption 2024-12-10

Indonesia’s military has long enjoyed autonomy in handling criminal cases involving its members.

US missile test intercepts, downs ballistic target from Guam air base
US missile test intercepts, downs ballistic target from Guam air base 2024-12-10

The Missile Defense Agency deemed the first Guam test successful, noting debris fell into the ocean.

Pacific police chiefs open Australian base for regional rapid deployment force
Pacific police chiefs open Australian base for regional rapid deployment force 2024-12-11

Twenty-two nations and territories form ‘unprecedented’ Pacific Policing Initiative with U.S. $270 million in Australian funding.

Property owners want fair compensation for land acquired for Indonesia’s new capital
Property owners want fair compensation for land acquired for Indonesia’s new capital 2024-12-11

Government’s Land Bank Authority ought to reimburse communities near the project site in East Kalimantan at market value, locals say.

China mobilizes ‘staggering’ naval presence in Taiwan Strait: Taipei
China mobilizes ‘staggering’ naval presence in Taiwan Strait: Taipei 2024-12-11

Deployment comes after Taiwan leader’s Pacific tour that included a U.S. stop.

Giving season: Australia punts on cash-for-favors in Pacific to squeeze out China
Giving season: Australia punts on cash-for-favors in Pacific to squeeze out China 2024-12-12

Papua New Guinea and Nauru put sovereignty over security deals on the line.

In divided Myanmar, graduates of a parallel education system struggle for recognition
In divided Myanmar, graduates of a parallel education system struggle for recognition 2024-12-12

Students graduating from the independent system face obstacles to further studies abroad or work.

At ICJ, low-lying atoll nations call for definitive opinion on climate action
At ICJ, low-lying atoll nations call for definitive opinion on climate action 2024-12-13

Top polluters China and the U.S. have argued against liability for rising temperatures.

Malaysia’s weakened opposition
Malaysia’s weakened opposition 2024-12-13

Electoral losses this year and tensions within the opposition foreshadow a reckoning as politics remains polarized, analyst Bridget Welsh writes.

Immigrants line up to leave Malaysia before repatriation deadline
Immigrants line up to leave Malaysia before repatriation deadline 2024-12-13

In 2025, foreigners without proper documentation could face fines, prison if they remain in the country.

Bangladeshi experts, officials call for support for ‘mentally shattered’ police officers
Bangladeshi experts, officials call for support for ‘mentally shattered’ police officers 2024-12-13

After a tumultuous anti-government uprising, the Bangladesh police force faces a morale crisis, prompting calls for mental health support, reforms.

EXCLUSIVE: Filipina surrogate charged with human trafficking gives birth
EXCLUSIVE: Filipina surrogate charged with human trafficking gives birth 2024-12-13

The first-ever foreign surrogates to be arrested in Cambodia are under surveillance in a hospital.

In viral video, besieged Myanmar troops bemoan lack of support from junta chief
In viral video, besieged Myanmar troops bemoan lack of support from junta chief 2024-12-13

The video was taken a month before the battalion was overrun by rebel forces.

Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese vessel blinded crew with laser
Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese vessel blinded crew with laser 2023-02-13

It also claims the China Coast Guard sailed dangerously close to one of its ships.

Former Indonesian senior police official sentenced to death in subordinate’s murder
Former Indonesian senior police official sentenced to death in subordinate’s murder 2023-02-13

Prosecutors asked for life for Ferdy Sambo, but judges found no favorable mitigating factors.

8 Filipinos rescued from human traffickers return home from Myanmar
8 Filipinos rescued from human traffickers return home from Myanmar 2023-02-13

The four men and four women were forced to work in alleged Chinese-run cryptocurrency scams, officials say.

Bangladesh presidential pick seen as strategic move ahead of election
Bangladesh presidential pick seen as strategic move ahead of election 2023-02-13
Washington backs Manila as Philippines lodges laser protest with China
Washington backs Manila as Philippines lodges laser protest with China 2023-02-14

Beijing reacted to claims a beam blinded coast guard crew by saying it acted in a ‘restrained’ way.

US to send most troops in a decade to join Cobra Gold 2023
US to send most troops in a decade to join Cobra Gold 2023 2023-02-14

Over 6,000 U.S. troops are expected for the largest combined military exercise in the Indo-Pacific.

Indonesia: Separatist rebels release videos showing New Zealand pilot hostage
Indonesia: Separatist rebels release videos showing New Zealand pilot hostage 2023-02-14

Footage shows hostage saying, “Papuan military has taken me captive in their fight for Papuan independence.”

South Asian media outraged as India raids BBC offices after critical documentary
South Asian media outraged as India raids BBC offices after critical documentary 2023-02-14

Film questions PM Narendra Modi’s role as chief minister of Gujarat during 2002 anti-Muslim riots.

Indonesia pushes for green energy despite dependence on coal
2023-02-14

The nation has agreed to drastically reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Thai cabinet delays law requiring police to videotape suspects’ interrogations
Thai cabinet delays law requiring police to videotape suspects’ interrogations 2023-02-14

Advocates question inaction until Oct. 1, saying it is meant to prevent torture, enforced disappearances.

Fiji’s leader promises overhaul of draconian media law
Fiji’s leader promises overhaul of draconian media law 2023-02-14

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said Fiji can’t have a flourishing democracy without a free press.

Indonesia to negotiate with Papua rebels for New Zealand pilot’s release
Indonesia to negotiate with Papua rebels for New Zealand pilot’s release 2023-02-15

But separatist group spokesman says rebels will talk only if another country serves as mediator.

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