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News in Brief March 6, 2021

Thailand: Hundreds protest lese majeste law in Bangkok

Activists are trying to reinvigorate the pro-democracy movement after a break due to the pandemic. Protesters risk being prosecuted under a draconian royal defamation law. Source: Deutsche Welle – Asia Read More: Thailand: Hundreds…

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News in Brief March 6, 2021

Myanmar: Defiant anti-coup movement returns to streets

Demonstrators have not been put off by security forces, who have escalated an increasingly brutal crackdown. Source: Deutsche Welle – Asia Read More: Myanmar: Defiant anti-coup movement returns to streets


News in Brief March 6, 2021

Pakistan PM Imran Khan wins vote of confidence

Imran Khan put himself in the firing line after his finance minister lost a high-profile Senate seat. Source: Deutsche Welle – Asia Read More: Pakistan PM Imran Khan wins vote of confidence


News in Brief March 6, 2021

Myanmar: UN envoy demands end to military 'repression' of protesters

UN special envoy Christine Schraner Burgener addressed a session on the crisis, urging the international community to act on the “desperate pleas” from Myanmar’s anti-coup protesters. Source: Deutsche Welle – Asia Read More: Myanmar:…


News in Brief March 6, 2021

Military Coup All But Halts Myanmar COVID-19 Testing Amid Fears of Next Wave

‘The military regime is worse than COVID-19,’ says one physician. Source: RFA Read More: Military Coup All But Halts Myanmar COVID-19 Testing Amid Fears of Next Wave


News in Brief March 5, 2021

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Proposes New Missile Capabilities to Deter China

Source: RFA Read More: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Proposes New Missile Capabilities to Deter China


News in Brief March 5, 2021

Appeals Hearing For Dong Tam Land-Rights Activists Set For March 8

Family members were not informed of the hearing date, learning about it only from the lawyers representing their relatives in court. Source: RFA Read More: Appeals Hearing For Dong Tam Land-Rights Activists Set For…


News in Brief March 5, 2021

Chinese Police Arrest North Korean Trade Workers for Illegal Gambling

With no way to make money due to border closure, the North Korean traders turned to mahjong. Source: RFA Read More: Chinese Police Arrest North Korean Trade Workers for Illegal Gambling


News in Brief March 5, 2021

Taiwan 'Will Defend Its Sovereignty' Against China's Ambitions

The island’s government warns that it will respect the opinions of its 23 million people, and protect freedom and democracy. Source: RFA Read More: Taiwan ‘Will Defend Its Sovereignty’ Against China’s Ambitions


News in Brief March 5, 2021

USS Lake Champlain Sailors receive COVID-19 vaccine

Source: US Pacific Fleet Read More: USS Lake Champlain Sailors receive COVID-19 vaccine


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