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CALD Youth Statement No. 1 S. 2014
July 31 2014

CALD Youth Statement Calling for an Immediate and Mutually Agreed Truce on the Gaza-Israel Conflict

“Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.” Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 3
http://cald.org/site/cald/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CALD-Youth-Statement-1-Gaza-Israel-Conflict.pdf

CALD Youth Statement No. 2 S. 2014

July 31 2014
CALD Youth Statement on the MH17 flight crash

The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats youth wing (CALD Youth), deeply mourns for the tragic fate of the MH17 flight crash. CALD Youth extends its heart-felt condolences to the loved ones of all victims for this horrific loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
http://cald.org/site/cald/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CALD-Youth-Statement-2-MH17.pdf

BURMA

Myanmar’s opposition said on Wednesday (Aug 6) almost five million people had signed a petition seen as a step towards ending a constitutional ban on veteran activist Aung San Suu Kyi running for president.
Myanmar’s opposition said on Wednesday (Aug 6) almost five million people had signed a petition seen as a step towards ending a constitutional ban on veteran activist Aung San Suu Kyi running for president.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/myanmar-s-suu-kyi-gains/1299936.html

Public Rallies Against ‘Anti-Democratic’ Constitution
July 30 2014

More than 500 residents from West Yangon held a protest on Sunday at 1pm to call for the amending of the controversial 2008 Constitution, which was drafted by the previous junta.
The protest received the green light from district authorities, with a rally progressing from Poster Park near Myaynigone to Bo Sein Hmam playground in Bahan Township.
http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6988%3Apublic-rallies-against-anti-democratic-constitution&catid=32%3Apolitics&Itemid=354

CAMBODIA

Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Monday continued to summon members of the opposition over violence at Freedom Park last month.
However, Kem Sokha, vice president of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, said he will not follow his witness summons, because he now has parliamentary immunity, following his swearing in at the National Assembly last week.
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/court-continues-to-pursue-opposition-over-july-clashes/2409711.html

Cambodian Opposition Party Holds 1^st Congress with 5,000 Participants
July 28 2014

The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) held its first national congress on Sunday with the participation of about 5,000 party members and activists.
The congress, held at a public park, just south of the Royal Palace, aimed to review the achievements in the past year and brief party supporters on the latest political development in the country.
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140727/cambodian-opposition-party-holds-1st-congress-5000-participa

INDONESIA

Indonesia’s President-elect Joko Widodo has appointed a high-powered transition team to devise a list of programs his administration could implement should the Constitutional Court uphold his victory.
The team’s task will be finding ways to build confidence in an economy where growth is slowing and overcome challenges, such as costly energy subsidies, weak legal certainty and rising inequality.
http://blogs.wsj.com/searealtime/2014/08/11/a-look-at-jokowis-high-powered-transition-team/

Jokowi’s Policies Likely to Attract Investments
August 1 2014

As often happens after electoral campaigns, promises and slogans prove difficult to keep, president-elect Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and his Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) will likely adopt market-friendly policies to attract foreign investment after Jokowi takes office in October. 

Such a development would contradict the nationalistic pledges that characterized Jokowi’s campaign, which had sparked anxiety among international investors.
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/07/31/jokowi-s-policies-likely-attract-investments.html

Jokowi Crowd Sources his Cabinet on Facebook
July 25 2014

In another first for Indonesia and a perhaps sign of the kind of government Indonesia will have over the next 5 years, President-elect Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is seeking the public’s participation in the selection of his cabinet members.
http://www.rappler.com/world/regions/asia-pacific/indonesia/64267-jokowi-crowdsources-cabinet-facebook

PHILIPPINES

President Benigno S. Aquino delivered his figth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, 2014, in the Session Hall of the House f Representatives, Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City.
http://www.gov.ph/sona-2014/