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Veteran Democrat Martin Lee sets next Hong Kong leader two conditions to get party on board Party founder says chief executive-elect must restart electoral reform process and pick cabinet without Beijing’s interference. |
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Thailand’s king signed a military-backed constitution into law on Thursday, an essential step toward an election the junta has promised will restore democracy after the 12th successful coup in little over 80 years. Read more: |
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Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday he was still concerned about the current limitations on party activities after the constitution was promulgated, but added that he believed that the junta would gradually loosen its grip. Read more: |
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The scene would have been unlikely a year ago. Tens of thousands of demonstrators filled the streets to protest a decision by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s government to name a new bridge for her father.
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Vice President Leni Robredo has called for the need to educate women worldwide on their rights against abuse, “especially emerging ones like second-generational bias and harassment on social media.” Read more: |
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The Interior Ministry said on Wednesday it would recognize Kem Sokha as CNRP president, but not the party’s three newly selected vice presidents, in the latest in a series of tussles over the opposition’s internal rules that critics say is designed to derail the party’s commune election push.
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Announcements:Regional Liberal Networks Meeting in 61st LI Congress (70th Anniversary Congress)Theme: Role of Regional Liberal Networks in Addressing Threats to Freedom |
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WEEK OF 4 – 10 of APRIL 2017
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BURMA Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi exclusive interview – BBC News Suu Kyi’s party wins string of seats, rejected by Myanmar’s minorities Aung San Suu Kyi is letting her own revolution down
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PHILIPPINES Leni adviser hits back at Bongbong over ‘unpatriotic’ tag April 5 2017 http://www.gmanetwork.com/ news/story/606006/news/nation/leni-adviser-hits-back-at-bongbong-over-unpatriotic-tag
VP tells graduates to ‘strive for real change’ April 8 2016 THAILAND INTERNATIONAL |
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