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Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says

Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says

April 30 (Reuters) - Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been given a further one-sixth reduction in her sentence as part of an amnesty, a member of her legal team said on Thursday, the second such commutation in two weeks.

Once on the back foot, Myanmar's military now looks set to resume offensive in bloody civil war

Once on the back foot, Myanmar's military now looks set to resume offensive in bloody civil war

A little more than a year ago, the government’s military was on the back foot in Myanmar’s bloody civil war, pushed out of great swaths of the country’s north by an alliance of seasoned militias, and forced into defensive action around the rest of the country by other established groups and new pro-democracy guerrillas

Myanmar army shifts to offense as resistance weakens in bloody civil war

Myanmar army shifts to offense as resistance weakens in bloody civil war

A little more than a year ago, the government’s military was on the back foot in Myanmar’s bloody civil war, pushed out of great swaths of the country’s north by an alliance of seasoned militias, and forced into defensive action around the rest of the country by other established groups and new pro-democracy guerrillas

Photos show how toxic runoff from rare earth mines are risking Southeast Asia's rivers

Photos show how toxic runoff from rare earth mines are risking Southeast Asia's rivers

Family of Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Fears for Her Life in Prison

Family of Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Fears for Her Life in Prison

The family of Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian Nobel laureate and human rights activist, is expressing grave concerns for her health as she remains imprisoned in Iran. Mohammadi, who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, has experienced a significant health decline, including a suspected heart attack and severe weight loss. Despite her critical condition, she is being denied adequate medical care in Zanjan central prison. Her family and legal team are advocating for a medical suspension of her sentence to allow for necessary treatment.

Belarus Releases Journalist Andrzej Poczobut in Prisoner Swap with Poland

Belarus Releases Journalist Andrzej Poczobut in Prisoner Swap with Poland

Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from a Belarusian prison as part of a prisoner swap with Poland, involving a total of 10 individuals. Poczobut, a correspondent for the Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, was serving an eight-year sentence in a case widely criticized as politically motivated. His arrest in 2021 followed his coverage of pro-democracy rallies in Belarus, leading to his recognition with the European Union's Sakharov Prize for human rights. The swap, which included other prisoners from various countries, is seen as an effort by Belarus to improve relations with the West. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk welcomed Poczobut at the border, emphasizing the journalist's symbolic role in the fight for freedom in Belarus.

U.S. Government Targets Southeast Asia Cyberscams with Sanctions on Cambodian Senator

U.S. Government Targets Southeast Asia Cyberscams with Sanctions on Cambodian Senator

The U.S. government has initiated a comprehensive crackdown on cyberscam operations in Southeast Asia, focusing on networks operating from Cambodia and Myanmar. This initiative, led by the U.S. Scam Center Strike Force, involves the Treasury Department sanctioning Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 other individuals and companies. These entities are accused of defrauding U.S. citizens of millions of dollars. The crackdown includes freezing illicit assets and shutting down online recruitment channels. The operations are linked to human trafficking, with victims often forced into labor under false pretenses. The U.S. is also pursuing legal action against two Chinese nationals involved in similar scams in Myanmar.

Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap

Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap

Officials say prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that also saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West

Argentina's leader bars journalists from government HQ, raising concerns about press freedom

Argentina's leader bars journalists from government HQ, raising concerns about press freedom

Argentine President Javier Milei has blocked journalists from the government headquarters and insulted the media on social media

Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on possible human trafficking

Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on possible human trafficking

Ugandan authorities say they have detained dozens of foreigners in a crackdown on illegal migration that was likely linked to human traffickers and cyberscam operations

Belarus Releases Journalist Andrzej Poczobut in 10-Person Prisoner Swap with Poland

Belarus Releases Journalist Andrzej Poczobut in 10-Person Prisoner Swap with Poland

Belarus has released prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut as part of a 10-person prisoner swap with Poland. Poczobut, a correspondent for the Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, was serving an eight-year sentence in Belarus, which was widely criticized as politically motivated. His arrest in 2021 followed his coverage of pro-democracy rallies in Belarus. The swap, which involved intelligence services from seven countries, is seen as an effort by Belarus to improve relations with the West. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk welcomed Poczobut at the border, emphasizing his symbolic role in the fight for freedom in Belarus. The release is part of a broader trend of U.S.-negotiated prisoner exchanges during President Trump's second term, aimed at strengthening ties between Minsk and Western nations.