Cambodian activist detained in Malaysia
by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor, London In a significant development, Serey Sam, a prominent Cambodian activist, was detained while attempting to enter Malaysia on December 4, 2024. Reports indicate that he was traveling on a Danish refugee document at the time of his apprehension. Serey Sam, known for his outspoken advocacy for human rights and […]
China and Philippines clash at sea
By Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer The Philippines reported that the China Coast Guard used a water cannon and “sideswiped” a government vessel on Wednesday during a maritime patrol near the contested Scarborough Shoal, following China’s assertion that it had “exercised control” over the ship. China claims nearly the entire South China Sea, disregarding competing claims […]