So very, very sad. French wife of assassinated former opposition Cambodian MP Lim Kimya, her shirt splattered with his blood (since he was shot right in front of her), in shock, looking at his body on the street in #Bangkok. France en Thaïlande 🇫🇷🇪🇺 Élysée France Diplomatie 🇫🇷🇪🇺 must act to ensure

Last week, the new owners of the Observer wrote to tell me they would *not* be issuing me with a new contract. So...I want to say publicly that it was an absolute privilege to speak on behalf of my Observer colleagues during our strike. I don't regret doing so. And I learned so

I’m in court to learn the outcome of an appeal for 16 climate activists jailed for 41 years collectively for acts of civil disobedience. It’s a critical moment for the right to protest in the UK. #DefendTheDefenders

Horrific news that MNDAA soldiers have shot and killed six unarmed people protesting gold mining operations in northeastern #Myanmar. Natural resources are increasingly being sacrificed in post coup conflict, with communities paying the price. There must be accountability.

Massive news from the #Philippines today. Time for justice and accountability for all the atrocities perpetrated under his rule. rappler.com/philippines/up…

An appeal court ruling has entrenched a dangerous precedent for peaceful climate protesters in the UK, despite slightly reducing jail terms for some climate protesters. My blog explains why.

RFA does amazing reporting in the most difficult conditions in this region - especially Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia. We rely on them a lot - this is a real blow to us, to transparency accountability in Asia, to keeping people informed about what’s really going on. Very sad.

Indigenous campaigners in the Philippines have spoken of their fear of becoming “collateral damage” in the global hunt for transition minerals. The #greentransition cannot come at the cost of human rights or the planet. More from our Hanna Hindström ⬇️ gwitness.org/4kPLc4R

New investigation with Global Witness: secretly filmed videos show French giant Veolia dumping untreated toxins in Colombia Tests reveal severe mercury contamination in neighbouring wetlands Locals had previously flagged concerns over birth defects globalwitness.org/en/campaigns/l…

Terrible earthquake in Burma today. People need help. Governments and agencies wishing to help the people of Burma following the earthquake must understand that there are multiple administrations in the country as people resist Burmese military occupation. Assistance should not

Mass casualties feared from Myanmar earthquake Watch the latest video from the aftermath of devastation across Myanmar after a powerful earthquake rocks the country. According to eye-witness accounts, mass casualties are expected in the worst-hit areas with the junta declaring a

Myanmar’s junta is still bombing in spite of a devastating earthquake and a ceasefire announced by some opponents in the face of the disaster, reports The Irrawaddy (Eng). Air raids even took place near the epicentre as well as northern Shan State, it said. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

The groups say the regime must not be allowed to exploit overseas assistance or deny access to resistance-held areas hit by last Friday’s massive quake Read more: myanmar-now.org/en/news/myanma…

The junta is already using the earthquake as a distraction to target the resistance, and exploiting the humanitarian crisis to gain int'l legitimacy. Meanwhile people are still pulling loved ones from the rubble with their bare hands. Disgraceful.

🚨 80% of food rations in Karenni Camp 1 will be cut over the next four months. This devastating news comes amid a lack of donor support, significantly impacting children who face malnourishment in their childhood development without enough food. ktnews.org/80-of-food-rat…

More villages reported burned and bombed by Myanmar's junta. The earthquake brought brief international attention. The long term disaster shows no sign of stopping. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #MyanmarEarthquake

A Thai court today denied bail to US academic Paul Chambers - He’s been charged with lese majeste. So Thailand is jailing one of the most respected academics working here. His offence? The blurb for a webinar on military reshuffles posted last year by ISEAS in Singapore.

427 #Rohingya dead in May. #Rohingya organizations worldwide express our deep sorrow and strong condemnation of the ongoing humanitarian crisis orchestrated by #ArakanArmy in #Myanmar’s #Rakhine State   The world must now act. #JusticeForRohingya brouk.org.uk/mass-drowning-…