Among the member states of the Asean, only a few recognise indigenous peoples, let alone protect their rights. Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam are among those that fare the poorest in this ...

UNPO strongly condemns the recent arbitrary arrests of Khmer-Krom Buddhist monk Venerable Kim Som Rinh and human rights ...

Kathmandu—Southeast Asia has not been at the forefront of promoting human rights, much less the rights of indigenous peoples, where the region’s record is even darker and more concerning. Indonesia, ...

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