BURMA |
Myanmar to release 3,000 prisoners to aid ‘stability’ October 7 2014The Myanmar government has announced it is releasing more than 3,000 prisoners. An update on the Information Minister’s U Ye Htut’s Facebook page said President Thein Sein had pardoned them for the sake of peace and stability. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29517697?ocid=socialflow_facebook |
CAMBODIA |
CNRP Councilor in Prey Sar Prison October 7 2014A Cambodia National Rescue Party councillor jailed for his alleged role in a violent protest in July at Phnom Penh’s Freedom Park was visited yesterday by his family and a fellow opposition member, as the party called for his release. http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cnrp-councillor-prey-sar-prison |
HONGKONG |
Protest Organizers Claim Progress for Hong Kong October 6 2014As the protests dwindled and life in Hong Kong returned to its frenetic routine on Monday, organizers of the biggest pro-democracy political movement in China since the 1989 demonstrations in Tiananmen Square said they had moved the needle, however slightly, toward a more democratic future. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/07/world/asia/hong-kong-protests.html?_r=1Hong Kong’s Albert Ho: I Will Take A Bullet for Democracy October 3 2014 A leading Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker said Thursday he was prepared to take a bullet if demonstrations turn violent. Albert Ho, a 65-year-old activist and former chairman of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, said he was willing to make a “sacrifice” on behalf of young people “because the future belongs to them.” Hong Kong on Edge as Protest Grow Pro-democracy protests took on a festive atmosphere Tuesday, a day after police pulled back and the government offered minor concessions, with musicians entertaining the crowds and people decorating the umbrellas they had used to block pepper spray. But protesters worried about the possibility of a crackdown. Hong Kong Stages Huge National Day Democracy Protest Thousands have joined pro-democracy protests which have spread in Hong Kong on China’s 65th National Day. |
INDONESIA |
Dems May Jump Ship to PDI-P Camp October 2 2014 Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) secretary-general Tjahjo Kumolo has said that he believes the Democratic Party will join his camp at the House of Representatives for the 2014-2019 term. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/10/01/dems-may-jump-ship-pdi-p-camp.html |
TAIWAN |
Seventh Defense Policy Paper Released October 7 2014Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party is pleased to announce the publication of its seventh defense policy blue paper, titled ‘Bolstering Taiwan’s Core Defense Industries.’ The DPP views the revitalization of the domestic defense industry as the starting point for building Taiwan’s capacity for a self-reliant national defense — and to sustain that capacity far into the future — as well as a potential engine for economic growth at home. http://english.dpp.org.tw/seventh-defense-policy-blue-paper-released/Focus Taiwan October 2 2014 Joseph Wu, secretary-general of opposition Democratic Progressive Party, speaks at a press event in Taipei Tuesday. He said the party supports protesters in Hong Kong who are seeking universal suffrage and the right to nominate the territory’s leaders. http://focustaiwan.tw/photos/20140930/enp0006m.aspx Taiwan’s main Opposition party urges restraint against Hong Kong Protesters Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), urged authorities in Hong Kong and Beijing to show restraint with pro-democracy protesters on Tuesday (September 30). Taiwan Responds: ‘KMT, Stop Negotiating with China’: Tsu Legislators “The DPP caucus strongly condemns violent crackdowns and any acts against democracy,” DPP caucus whip Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) told a news conference at the caucus office yesterday. “The caucus will also propose a resolution to show our concerns for the democratic movement in Hong Kong, as well as our objection to the ‘one country, two systems’ scheme.”
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THAILAND |
Abhisit Ready to be Replaced if Party Members Want That October 7 2014Amid resounding criticism of his party’s recent under-achievement, Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said he would be ready to step down if his party members desire this. http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/abhisit-ready-be-replaced-if-party-members-want |
LIBERAL INERNATIONAL |
LI President backs Asian Liberals call for respect of political rights in Hong Kong October 3 2014With tear gas fired at pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong, LI President, Dr. Juli Minoves, has endorsed the principles of LI cooperating organisation, Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD), which has called for “maximum restraint” and a “lasting and inclusive solution”. http://www.liberal-international.org/site/LI_President_backs_Asian_liberals_call_for_respect_of_political_rights_in_Hong_Kong.html |
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