Thai protesters install ‘People’s Plaque’, call for royal reform
Tens of thousands rally in boldest show of defiance questioning unassailable monarchy's role.
· 3 years ago
10,000 protest against Thai govt
It’s the largest political demonstration the kingdom has seen in years.
· 3 years ago
Thai pro-democracy rally attracts thousands as discontent swells
Organisers demand rewrite to a 2017 constitution, parliament's dissolution, and for the government to 'stop threatening the people'.
· 3 years ago
Thai cops arrest pro-democracy duo
Anon Numpa, Panupong Jadnok face 8 charges, including sedition, taking part in gathering that increases risk of infection.
· 3 years ago
Democracy books disappear from Hong Kong libraries
Beijing tightens grip on city but says new restrictions only target very small minority.
· 3 years ago
Hong Kong security law must be imposed ‘without slightest delay’, says Chinese FM
Proposal is expected to ban treason, subversion and sedition.
· 3 years ago
’Sheraton Move’ turns anniversary of triumph into one of dashed hopes
Bloodless coup leaves Malaysians less than sanguine about their future.
By Mustafa K. Anuar · 4 years ago · 5 comments
Hong Kong democracy activist injured in knife attack
19-year-old man handing out leaflets is stabbed in the neck and stomach near 'Lennon Walls'.
· 4 years ago
Fahmi cautions against jeopardising democracy with false claims
Minister says freedom of speech is limited by existing laws.
· 4 months ago
Joe Biden says Malaysia’s GE15 proved democracies can deliver
US president congratulates Anwar Ibrahim on victory in polls.
· 1 year ago
Deaths reported after fresh protests in Guinea
Demonstrators unhappy with the junta’s plans for transitioning back to democracy.
· 1 year ago
China brands US democracy ‘weapon of mass destruction’
Angry at being left out of summit, Beijing says Biden is stoking Cold War-era ideological divides.
· 2 years ago