A Freedom House report says intimidation and attacks against exiled journalists are increasing.
The government removed the abbot following violent clashes at Dai Tho Pagoda.
Residents welcome the news, but say underlying reasons for the crimes remain unresolved.
Observers dismiss his statement as ‘useless’ and ‘hypocritical.’
The pact will allow for Australian police to work closely with Papua New Guinea’s police.
Moody’s says high local government debt poses challenges to the country’s economic growth.
Beijing last week became the first country to accept an ambassador from Afghanistan’s new government.
Chinese officials are stepping up influence operations targeting officials, social media users, reports say.
After his niece Nefise Oghuz posted videos calling on China to release him, Beijing explains why he is in prison.
After junta forces burned the village, the victims returned for their belongings, locals said.
Until now, there has been no known instance of foreign warships gaining access to the naval base.
Small-scale growers are frustrated due to untimely rain and extended periods of drought.