
Laos
May 10, 2022
US-ASEAN: Promote Rights, Democracy at Summit
The United States-ASEAN Special Summit on May 12, 2022, will embolden autocratic leaders unless it directly confronts the region’s worsening environment for human rights and democracy.

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Somsanga’s Secrets
Arbitrary Detention, Physical Abuse, and Suicide inside a Lao Drug Detention Center
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US-ASEAN: Promote Rights, Democracy at Summit
President Biden Should Raise Key Issues with Regional Leaders
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How Does Inviting Autocrats to the White House Make Asia More Free?
The upcoming U.S.-ASEAN special summit stands in jarring juxtaposition to last year’s “Summit for Democracy” — to which most ASEAN states didn’t merit an invitation.
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Joint Statement: Laos
After eight years, civil society worldwide demands the government establish and reveal Sombath’s fate and whereabouts
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Japan: Foreign Minister Should Raise Rights Abroad
Trip Covers Papua New Guinea, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar
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Australia: Press Laos to Protect Rights
Dialogue Should Address Enforced Disappearances, Free Speech
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Laos: Investigate Disappearance of 3 Thai Dissidents
Battered Corpses in Mekong River Identified as Missing Activists