- June 15, 2021 APAC Advisory – Indonesia: Authorities extend COVID-19 restrictions June 15, 2021
The government has further extended the ongoing micro-scale public activity restrictions (PPKM) across the country till June 28. The decision was made in an attempt to stem the spread of the COVID-19 following a dramatic spike in weeks after the Idul Fitri holiday. The latest surge has also been attributed to spread of the B.1.617.2, ...
Read More... - APAC Advisory – Countries in Asia prepare for Eid amidst the COVID-19 pandemic May 10, 2021
Muslims in Asia, particularly South and Southeast Asia, will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, between May 13 to 15. Eid al-Fitr or just Eid is also known as Hari Raya Puasa in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It is an auspicious festival celebrated by Muslims all around ...
Read More... - APAC Advisory – (Update) Myanmar security forces kill 26 anti-coup protesters April 19, 2021
At least 26 anti-coup protesters were shot dead by the security forces last week, taking the overall death toll since the February 1 coup to 738. People across the country observed the Burmese New Year Festival or the Thingyan water festival last week. The celebrations were muted, in an act of defiance against the military ...
Read More... - 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. ...
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