The Elephant in the Newsroom
Human rights groups and foreign journalists are often barred from entering West Papua, allowing the Indonesian authorities to control the narrative. L…
Tag: Self-Determination
Explainer: What’s Going On in West Papua?
Little is known about West Papua, a region usually closed off to human rights groups and foreign journalists. Yet the human rights situation in the re…
Almost Forgotten: Cambodia’s Anti-Colonial Nationalists
Today, Con Dao prison in southern Vietnam is a museum dedicated to the Vietnamese who fought for independence from the French. But Cambodian nationali…
Politics Trumps Human Rights in Indonesia
Between Jokowi and Ma'ruf Amin, and Prabowo Subianto and Sandiaga Uno, human rights is likely to be left by the wayside in the 2019 Indonesian preside…
The Dangers of Activism in Cambodia
Tep Vanny has spent two years behind bars, away from her family and community. The challenges that she faces highlight how difficult it is to fight fo…
Remembering a Revolution
It's been 30 years since the 8 August 1988 uprising that saw Aung San Suu Kyi emerge as the face of the pro-democracy movement. Today, Myanmar faces n…
Myanmar’s Failed Peace Process
The third Union Peace Conference takes place from 11–16 July 2018. But with ongoing conflicts around the country—and a history of dialogues leadin…
The Summit
A historic meeting takes place between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Grappling with Indonesia’s Colonial Past
The opening of Indonesia’s first anti-colonial museum highlights the importance of critical and holistic engagement with one’s history.
Sketches of GE14: Polling Day
Views of Malaysia on Polling Day, seen through an artist's pen. This page will be updated as the day progresses!
