Activists hold banners and shout slogans during a demonstration following the death in jail of Bangladeshi writer Mushtaq Ahmed in Dhaka, Feb. 26, 2021.

International Community Slams Bangladesh After Writer’s Death in Jail

Mushtaq Ahmed was one of several activists and journalists targeted under draconian online defamation law.

Philippines: Duterte Orders Probe of Drug Operation that Left 4 Dead

Philippines: Duterte Orders Probe of Drug Operation that Left 4 Dead

Encounter between police and anti-drug agents led to a deadly rush-hour shootout.

ASEAN Criticized for Not Taking Stronger Stand on Myanmar

ASEAN Criticized for Not Taking Stronger Stand on Myanmar

Rights advocates slam Indonesia specifically for meeting with Naypyidaw’s military-appointed foreign minister.

Thai Court Rejects Appeal for Petition against Laos’ Pak Beng Dam

Thai Court Rejects Appeal for Petition against Laos’ Pak Beng Dam

Laos issues new guidelines for better dam management aimed at minimizing flooding and shortages.

PM Muhyiddin Receives Malaysia’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Shot

PM Muhyiddin Receives Malaysia’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Shot

First two vaccine shipments arrive in Thailand while Indonesia inoculates teachers as Philippines waits for delivery.

In First Post-coup Diplomatic Encounters, Myanmar Envoy Meets Thai, Indonesian Officials

In First Post-coup Diplomatic Encounters, Myanmar Envoy Meets Thai, Indonesian Officials

Indonesia tells Myanmar its people must be heard; Jakarta also in talks with Burmese lawmakers.

Malaysia Deports More Than 1,000 Myanmar Nationals Despite Court Order

Malaysia Deports More Than 1,000 Myanmar Nationals Despite Court Order

Government describes return as voluntary but rights groups say registered refugees and potential asylum seekers among those sent home.

China Faces Pushback after Adoption of Controversial Coast Guard Law

China Faces Pushback after Adoption of Controversial Coast Guard Law

Chinese ships have sailed close to the Luconia Shoals claimed by Malaysia.

Thailand to Get First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines This Week

Thailand to Get First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines This Week

Sinovac’s vaccine to arrive in Bangkok on Feb. 24; Philippines clears the Chinese drug maker’s shots for emergency use.

Indonesia May Soon Name Suspects in Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfer

Indonesia May Soon Name Suspects in Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfer

Crews from Iran and China are still detained as month-long investigation grinds on.

Thailand: 2 Soldiers Killed, 1 Injured in Deep South Attack

Thailand: 2 Soldiers Killed, 1 Injured in Deep South Attack

Meanwhile, government officials and Barisan Revolusi Nasional rebels continue online meetings to further peace efforts.

Bangladesh Urges New US Administration to Appoint Special Envoy on Rohingya

Bangladesh Urges New US Administration to Appoint Special Envoy on Rohingya

United States must lead in pressuring Myanmar on refugee repatriation, foreign minister tells American counterpart.

In Setback for PM, Malaysia’s King Says Parliament Can Meet During Emergency

In Setback for PM, Malaysia’s King Says Parliament Can Meet During Emergency

If legislative session is held, it would precipitate a no-confidence motion against Muhyiddin Yassin, analysts say.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Plans Trip to Myanmar: Report

Indonesian Foreign Minister Plans Trip to Myanmar: Report

Retno Marsudi is seeking an ASEAN consensus on military coup in Myanmar, spokesman says.

Philippine General: 9 Filipinas in Custody were ‘Potential Suicide Bombers’

Philippine General: 9 Filipinas in Custody were ‘Potential Suicide Bombers’

Three of the suspects are daughters of the Islamic State leader in the Philippines, authorities say.

Over 200 Cambodian Migrant Workers Deported from Thailand amid Pandemic Restrictions

Over 200 Cambodian Migrant Workers Deported from Thailand amid Pandemic Restrictions

Rights groups say Cambodia’s government must help those who return to earn a living.

UN Appeals for Nations to Rescue Rohingya Trapped at Sea

UN Appeals for Nations to Rescue Rohingya Trapped at Sea

Arakan Project director says eight have died after their boat broke down in Andaman Sea.

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