- March 21, 2021 – Thailand: 30 people injured, 5 arrested in clashes between protesters and police March 29, 2021
Volunteer medics said at least 30 people were injured and police said they arrested five people in scuffles between protesters and authorities last night. About 1,000 protesters started to gather in Sanam Luang near the Grand Palace in Bangkok at about 6:00 PM. Police had prepared 3,000 personnel and had erected shipping container barricades to ...
Read More... - March 16, 2021 – Myanmar: (Update) Fifteen more killed in protests crackdown March 29, 2021
At least 15 more anti-coup protesters were killed yesterday as the military continued with its violent crackdown on anti-coup demonstrations. A total of 183 protest-related deaths have been recorded so far since the military coup on February 1. Tens of thousands of protesters demonstrated in major cities across the country by defying the night curfew ...
Read More... - March 15, 2021 – (Update) Indonesia: TPNPB holds aircraft hostage in Papua March 29, 2021
Armed separatists belonging to the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) took a New Zealand national and three Papuan locals hostage after they detained a PT Asi Pujdiastuti Aviation (Susi Air) at the Wangbe Airfield in Puncak Regency, Papua, on March 13. The TPNPB allegedly threatened the pilot and passengers, warning them not to transport ...
Read More... - March 14, 2021 – Indonesia: Separatist rebels hold an airplane hostage in Puncak, Papua March 29, 2021
Around 30 Papuan separatist rebels briefly took hostage of an airplane belonging to the airline PT ASI Pudjiastuti Aviation or Susu Air at Wangbe Airfield in Puncak regency, Papua. The rebels held the pilot of the plane, a New Zealander, and three passengers who are native Papuans. The incident took place on March 12 and ...
Read More... - March 12, 2021 – Indonesia: Myanmar solidarity gathering in Jakarta March 29, 2021
The Milk Tree Alliance Indonesia has called for a gathering at the ASEAN Secretariat building in Jakarta today from 7:00-8:00 PM (local time) today. The gathering is to show solidarity for the anti-coup protests in Myanmar. The group will hold prayers, issue support messages, have a candlelight vigil, and make noise with pots and pans, ...
Read More... - March 1, 2021 – Myanmar: Eighteen dead in anti-militaryprotests March 1, 2021
At least 18 people died after security forces opened fire on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar yesterday. It was the most violent day so far in the ongoing series of protests against the military coup that took place on February 1. Deaths occurred after security forces opened fire into crowds in Yangon, Dawei, Mandalay, Myeik, Bago ...
Read More... - February 20, 2021 – Indonesia: Separatist rebel killed in gunfight at Papua airport February 22, 2021
A member of an armed Papuan separatist group was killed in a gunfight with Indonesian military and police personnel near the runway of Ilaga airport in Puncak regency, Papua province yesterday. Police said five separatist rebels were involved in the clash. The incident occurred in the morning and lasted for two and a half hours. ...
Read More... - February 14, 2021 – Thailand: Police and protesters clash again; scores hurt, seven arrested February 15, 2021
Thai protesters returned to the streets in Bangkok yesterday afternoon, calling for the abolition of the Lese Majeste law or Section 112 of the Criminal Code. They also demanded the release of four key members of the pro-democracy movement who were detained on charges of violating the Lese Majeste law. The protest was peacefully held ...
Read More... - February 13, 2021 – Indonesia: Soldier shot by separatist rebels in Intan Jaya February 15, 2021
A soldier was shot by suspected separatist rebels in Mamba village, Intan Jaya regency, Papua province yesterday afternoon. Praka Hendra Sipayung, the victim, is currently being treated at the Bilogai Health Center. Military officials said he will be transferred to Timika today. Reports said that Sipayung and a colleague were shopping at a small shop ...
Read More... - February 10, 2021 Asia: Lunar New Year celebrations on February 12 February 15, 2021
The Lunar New Year, most commonly associated with the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, falls on February 12 this year. In terms of the Chinese zodiac animal, it is the ‘Year of the Ox’. The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival holiday is celebrated not just in China but other Asian countries like Vietnam, ...
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