Ali Fowle Jul 11, 2008 (DVB), Thailand’s new anti-trafficking law aims to help put an end to human trafficking in the country. But without a migration policy that allows legal or low-cost movement, is this addressing the real problem? Tackling trafficking At the beginning of June the Thai parliament introduced a new trafficking act that …
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Is trafficking inevitable?
Ali Fowle Jul 11, 2008 (DVB), Thailand’s new anti-trafficking law aims to help put an end to human trafficking in the country. But without a migration policy that allows legal or low-cost movement, is this addressing the real problem? Tackling trafficking At the beginning of June the Thai parliament introduced a new trafficking act that …
88 Students' letter campaign highlights abuses
Apr 8, 2008 (DVB), Letters written to the 88 Generation Students' Open Heart campaign last year reflect the wide-ranging abuses by Burmese authorities and illustrate the need for urgent action, the group said in a report. The campaign was run by the group last year and encouraged people from all over the country to document …
Commentary: The junta's crackdown continues
Bo Kyi Feb 1, 2008 (DVB), The fundamental challenge that the people of Burma are facing today stems from the military’s monopolization of power and its abuses against those who challenge its authority. The Burmese military regime not only has a firm grip on the state apparatus and media but also uses them to violate …
The junta's crackdown continues
Bo Kyi Feb 1, 2008 (DVB), The fundamental challenge that the people of Burma are facing today stems from the military’s monopolization of power and its abuses against those who challenge its authority. The Burmese military regime not only has a firm grip on the state apparatus and media but also uses them to violate …
Detained students ask to sit exams in jail
Jan 28, 2008 (DVB), The families of two students held at Insein prison have written a letter to the prison administration department requesting that they be allowed to sit their exams in detention. The families sent their letter on 16 January to the director of the department, which comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. …