Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR)

APHR hails release of Maria, urges end to gov’t persecution of critics

APHR hails release of Maria, urges end to gov’t persecution of critics

Parliamentarians from across South-East Asia today welcomed the release of Malaysian human rights defender Maria Chin Abdullah, but cautioned that the persecution of government critics by Malaysian authorities continues and must be halted.

9y ago
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Asean MPs want probe into ‘rights abuses’ in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Asean MPs want probe into ‘rights abuses’ in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) today urged the Myanmar government to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into reports of abuses by security forces against civilians in northern Rakhine State. The network of regional lawmakers also urged the Myanmar military to allow aid workers and independent journalists access to affected areas in order to provide humanitarian assistance and document developments.

10y ago
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Myanmar must take action in response to anti-Muslim violence

Myanmar must take action in response to anti-Muslim violence

Two recent attacks on mosques in Myanmar have again raised questions about the commitment of the Myanmar government to tackle rising anti-Muslim sentiment and the hate speech that fans it, Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) said today.

10y ago
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End persecution of Cambodian opposition, urge Asean MPs

End persecution of Cambodian opposition, urge Asean MPs

The Cambodian government must immediately reinstate Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) president Sam Rainsy and vice-president Kem Sokha to their positions in the National Assembly, drop all charges against Rainsy, and take measures to ensure the security and freedom of opposition MPs and activists, Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) said today.
10y ago
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