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Pacific
Evicted PNG settlement fears collective punishment over gang rape and killing
Human rights advocates and the U.N. say their eviction raises concerns about violations of national law, police misconduct and governance failures.
Region
A letter from the editors
2025-04-02As BenarNews pauses its operations, we want to thank our audience for your loyalty and trust in us.
Malaysia
Activists: Malaysia’s decade-old crackdown on free speech shows no signs of easing
2025-03-31Despite promises of reform, draconian laws continue to silence critics under Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, human rights groups warn.
Thailand
Search for survivors continues 3 days after massive quake in Myanmar, Thailand
Four people were found alive in Mandalay, signs of life still detected in Bangkok.
