Author Archives: Faine Greenwood 
V for Thailand: Why Protestors in Bangkok are Donning Guy Fawkes Masks
Guy Fawkes masks are now getting a considerable amount of usage in Thailand,
The 8 Stages of Genocide Against Burma’s Rohingya
Genocide is a strong word. But it may be applicable today in Myanmar.
A Cambodian Prisoner of Conscience is Set Free
A prisoner of conscience in Cambodia is set free. But that does not mean the country is becoming any more welcoming of dissent.
Cambodia War Crimes Tribunal Comes to Grinding Halt Because of Lack of Funds
Cambodia’s beleaguered war crimes tribunal is facing another obstacle: translators have gone on strike, protesting months of work without pay, and the one ongoing trial has been adjourned “indefinitely.”
Crackdown on Bloggers in Vietnam
Are you a blogger or a social activist in Vietnam? Now might be a good time to start getting worried.
South East Asia Since Obama’s Visit: Still Much Unrest
Southeast Asia hit the world stage in a big way this November, as international media breathlessly followed President Obama’s historic visit to the region. The media is gone, but the problems remain.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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