BURMA |
Myanmar Activists meet in Chiang Mai September 1 2014The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC), an umbrella organisation of ethnic armed groups, is to hold an official meeting with the National League for Democracy (NLD) and other Myanmar pro-democracy for the first time in Chiang Mai. http://www.bangkokpost.com/ Ethnic Bloc to Meet NLD, 88 Gen in Thailand The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC), an umbrella organization of ethnic armed groups, is to hold an official meeting with the National League for Democracy (NLD) and other Burmese pro-democracy groups for the first time. NLD Leader Urges Moral Revolution to Establish ‘Real Democracy’ |
CAMBODIA |
Cambodian Court Releases Three CNRP Youth Leaders on Bail August 27 2014Cambodia’s Appeal Court on Friday released on bail three opposition youth leaders detained for their alleged role in a violent protest in July, a lawyer for the trio said, as a rights group decried the case against them as “politically motivated.” Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) youth leaders Khin Chamreun, Neang Sokhun, and San Kinheng were detained earlier this month pending trial on insurrection charges linked to a July 15 protest by party supporters pushing for the reopening of Freedom Park in the capital Phnom Penh. http://www.rfa.org/english/ Cambodian Opposition Gets Parliamentary Commission Roles This week lawmakers from Cambodia’s opposition party are being voted onto 10 parliamentary commissions. This is a key part of a political deal in which the opposition finally agreed to take its 55 seats in parliament, ending its year-long boycott over alleged vote-rigging in the general election. |
HONGKONG |
Hong Kong: Occupy Central Anger Over Beijing Ruling September 1 2014 Democratic groups in Hong Kong have vowed to fight a Chinese government ruling that effectively gives China control over the candidates for the next leadership election. The election, due in 2017, will be the first in which the Hong Kong chief executive is directly chosen by voters. However, China’s legislature ruled the candidates must be approved by more than half of a special nominating body. http://www.bbc.com/news/world- September 1 2014 China’s legislature laid down strict limits on Sunday to proposed voting reforms in Hong Kong, pushing back against months of rallies calling for free, democratic elections. The decision by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee drew battle lines in what pro-democracy groups warned would be a deepening confrontation over the political future of the city and of China. The committee demanded procedural barriers for candidates for the city’s leader that would ensure Beijing remained the gatekeeper to that position — and to political power over the city. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/
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MALAYSIA |
Malaysia Shows Strong Patriotism for 57th National Day Celebration September 1 2014Malaysians from all walks of life recovered from the twin tragedies of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17 and MH370 when they demonstrated strong patriotic spirit to celebrate the 57th anniversary of the country’s independence at the Merdeka Square. Together they united with more than 14,000 people joining the parade in a show of love for the country at the square where the Union Jack was taken down and replaced with the national flag now known as the Jalur Gemilang, in place of the British flag. Unity was also displayed through a march past by 23 contingents from government departments and agencies, private sector and security personnel, as well as lively field performances. http://www.channelnewsasia.
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PHILIPPINES |
President Aquino: I am not seeking a 2nd Term September 1 2014He will enjoy good food in the company of good friends and celebrate his freedom. That’s how President Aquino plans to spend his first day as an ordinary citizen on July 1, 2016, the day after he steps down from office. |
SINGAPORE |
Pushing Towards GE at Holland-Bt Timah GRC September 1 2014The SDP continued with our ground campaign at the Holland-Bukit Timah GRC today in preparation for the next GE. We were there to spread our message about the CPF, over-crowding, and cost of living issues. http://yoursdp.org/news/2014- |
TAIWAN |
Former DPP Leader Urges Support for Democracy in Hong Kong September 1 2014 The former leader of Taiwan’s main opposition Democratic Progressive Party, Su Tseng-chang, called for Taiwanese people to support democratic movements in Hong Kong on Friday, one day after a pro-democracy media mogul’s home was raided by police in the nearby territory. The home of Jimmy Lai, the boss of the Next Media group and a fierce critic of Beijing, was searched Thursday by Hong Kong’s anti-corruption police who claimed to have received a complaint alleging that Lai had made substantial donations to pro-democracy parties and lawmakers in the former British colony, which returned to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. http://www.wantchinatimes.com/ August 27 2014 The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will organize a series of picnics around Taiwan Sept. 28 to celebrate its 28th founding anniversary, DPP Secretary-General Hung Yao – fu said Tuesday. |
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