Philip Heijmans

The fireworks festival celebrating end of rains, often rains fire down onto jubilant crowds.

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Nearly 2,000 disabled athletes from 10 nations competed in 12 sports at Myanmar’s brand new Wunna Theidki Stadium.

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Tens of thousands of workers, monks and activists marched through the capital calling on Prime Minister Hun Sen to quit.

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Hun Sen, who has led the country for 33 years and is accused of eliminating the opposition, is expected to retain power.

New law forcing top court’s judges into retirement is a further attempt by the government to extend power, say critics.

Little-regulated gambling industry afflicts significant part of Czech population, with few treatment and care options.

New report identifies key players in the industry who have obtained $31bn worth of the precious gem over the last year.

Critics say the government is going full-steam ahead on economic recovery at the expense of human rights.

Five Myanmar journalists were recently sentenced to ten years in prison, a move decried by rights groups.

An influx of cars and a lack of ideas have choked the city streets of Myanmar’s booming former capital.

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