ASEAN must not legitimise a sham election in Myanmar
More than 200 people have been charged for disrupting or opposing the polls in Myanmar under a new law that carries severe penalties, including the death sentence.
Yuyun Wahyuningrum
Myanmar’s fight for freedom: Amplifying the voices of its people
Despite these immense challenges, the people of Myanmar have shown extraordinary courage and determination in their fight for freedom.
Aspirations for democracy, human rights and civilian rule must shape Myanmar’s future
ASEAN’s credibility hinges on adopting a principled, people-centered approach to Myanmar.
Southeast Asia’s human rights and democracy: A reflection
Democracy in the region endures but remains perilously fragile.
Confronting an impunity crisis in Southeast Asia
In the region, impunity not only silences dissent and erodes public trust, but also perpetuates cycles of repression and inequality.
ICC’s arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief is a critical step forward
For millions who have endured decades of systematic oppression, displacement and violence, this move is more than symbolic, it is an overdue acknowledgment of their suffering
ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: Now and the road ahead
The ASEAN Human Rights Declaration, a nonbinding instrument that was adopted in 2012, must be transformed into an actionable framework to meet today’s needs, and one pathway…
Asean foreign ministers should engage rights body to deal with Myanmar
Asean foreign ministers have repeatedly expressed their concerns over the Myanmar State Administration Council’s lack of respect for the five-point consensus they agreed upon in…