Vietnam

Vietnamese political prisoner ‘starved’ for two weeks

Dang Dinh Bach’s wife said he hasn’t been getting canteen food or supplies from his family.

North Korea

COVID symptoms kill 5 North Korean children, schools and daycares shuttered

Ryanggang province enacts mask mandate and advises children to stay home for 10 days.

Vietnam

Vietnam poised to discipline provincial leaders for corruption

The one-party state suffers from graft among those holding political posts.

China

UK relaxes rules for Hong Kong migrants ahead of new security law

An immigration consultant reports a surge in interest in emigration to the UK since the law's launch.

Myanmar

Myanmar prison gets ‘notorious’ reputation following deaths

Abuse and lack of medical treatment have left 15 political prisoners dead since last May.

Tibet

More than 3,000 Tibetans evacuated as wildfire rages in Sichuan province

The fire in Nyagchu county has burned down homes and injured animals.

Myanmar

Myanmar prison gets ‘notorious’ reputation following deaths

Abuse and lack of medical treatment have left 15 political prisoners dead since last May.

Yangon residents learn to compost