More than 60 prominent politicians and human rights activists across the world, including incumbent members of parliament and former prime ministers, signed a statement urging the government of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte “to release Senator Leila De Lima and drop the fictitious allegations made against her.”
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The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has declared victory in Sunday’s general election, a result which opponents condemned as a “sham” following a months-long crackdown on the press and the suppression of the leading opposition party. Read more…
Liberal International launched a Chinese version of the Andorra Liberal Manifesto in Taiwan on Monday, in the hope that the document, in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters, can reach as many people as possible. Read more…
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said some of his former MPs are being lured to a new party by promises of money, prestige and legal assistance with criminal charges they face. Read more…
The six political parties standing behind President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s reelection bid have agreed on a vice-presidential candidate after party leaders met with the President at Bogor Palace last July 24. Read more…
CALD Releases Resolution on the 29 July Cambodian Elections in solidarity of our member party, the Cambodia National Rescue Party. Read more…
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week of 21 of July – 01 of August 2018
CAMBODIA
Cambodia Opposition: Democracy Replaced by ‘Dictatorship’
July 30, 2018
https://www.voanews.com/a/cambodia-opposition-democracy-replaced-by-dictatorship/4505440.html
No special treatment for jailed CNRP members, says Chanrath
July 27, 2018
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/no-special-treatment-jailed-cnrp-members-says-chanrath
INDONESIA
Jokowi receives new party leaders
July 28, 2018
https://en.antaranews.com/news/116902/jokowi-receives-new-party-leaders
PPP: Jokowi Mentions VP Candidate`s Name in Coalition Meeting
July 24, 2018
https://en.tempo.co/read/news/2018/07/24/055920219/PPP-Jokowi-Mentions-VP-Candidates-Name-in-Coalition-Meeting
MALAYSIA
We lacked the numbers to push our agenda, says Gerakan Youth head
July 23, 2018
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/435499
Mah won’t defend Teluk Intan division chairman position
July 22, 2018
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/07/22/mah-says-wont-defend-teluk-intan-division-chairman-position/
PHILIPPINES
Liberal Party lawmakers claim they’re real House minority
July 25, 2018
https://www.rappler.com/nation/208172-liberal-party-members-lay-claim-house-representatives-minority-bloc
LPs commend passage of Bangsamoro Law
July 28, 2018
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/07/23/lps-commend-passage-of-bangsamoro-law/
SINGAPORE
Opposition parties express desire to cooperate; invite Tan Chen Bock to lead effort
July 28, 2018
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2018/07/28/opposition-parties-express-desire-to-cooperate-invite-tan-chen-bock-to-lead-effort/
TAIWAN
DPP launches election campaign with series of rallies
July 28, 2018
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2018/07/28/2003697528
THAILAND
Democrat in war of words with red-shirt leader
July 29, 2018
http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/democrat-in-war-of-words-with-red-shirt-leader/
