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Vietnamese in Thailand hope stern US response on Uyghurs might deter deportations

Marco Rubio imposed sanctions on Thai officials involved in deporting 40 Uyghurs to China.

US might not cut pledged Pacific aid, NZ foreign minister says

After talks in Washington, Winston Peters said he was ‘more confident’ that aid meant to counter China might stand.

Report: Rohingya militant groups kill, torture community’s refugees in Bangladesh

Their actions – murdering “informants,” forced recruitment and extortion for their cause – may be war crimes, Fortify Rights says.

Hey, neighbor, what happened?

Vanuatu defends passport scheme in face of travel ban reports

U.S. State Department says Trump administration is reviewing information to determine “who’s allowed into the country.”

Philippine Navy ready to protect upcoming scientific mission in contested waters

Separately, Filipino musicians are planning to play a peace concert in the South China Sea.

Thai delegation heads to China to check on deported Uyghurs

The U.S. has imposed visa sanctions on some Thai officials over the deportations.

EXPLAINED: Why proposed revisions to Indonesia’s military law alarm democracy activists

A bill proposes to expand armed forces’ role in state institutions, which critics said would reduce civilian oversight and decrease accountability.

Hun Manet warns Thailand following confrontation at disputed ancient temple

Cambodia’s prime minister says military force could be used at Ta Moan Thom temple, where border is incomplete.

Pacific nation of Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China

Campaigner says The Metals Company’s loss of a third of its exploration area is sign of a stuttering industry.

UN chief: Discussing humanitarian aid corridor from Bangladesh to Myanmar

Amid fighting in Rakhine between Arakan Army and armed forces, immediate “dignified return” for refugees was difficult, António Guterres added.

With Duterte in ICC custody, Southeast Asians see hope for region’s victims

One Rohingya activist said arrest of ex-Philippine President on International Criminal Court warrant shows “no one can escape justice.”

A frail-looking Rodrigo Duterte faces ICC judges for the first time

The ex-Philippine leader, who is in the world court’s custody over his deadly drug war, attended the hearing via a video link.

Efforts to bring about Ramadan ceasefire fall apart in Thai Deep South

A new spate of violence began days after a Malaysian peace broker relayed counter-demands from BRN rebels to the Thai side, analyst Don Pathan writes.

US sanctions Thai officials for deporting Uyghurs to China

Thai officials involved in returning Uyghurs to China have been put on a visa blacklist.