Thailand: Religious leaders accused of supporting terrorism

On 11 March, eight religious teachers from the south of Thailand accused of being members of the separatist group Beisan Revolusi Nasional Malayu Pattani were charged with treason, separatism and murder at the Bangkok Criminal Court. They pleaded not guilty. If...

Philippines: New counter-terrorism law proposed

Following bombings in Manila, Makati City and Davao on 14 February, the Government urged Congress to pass an anti-terrorism law. The proposed bill includes provisions on financing of terrorism, broadening powers of search and arrest, and increased surveillance...

Nepal: State of emergency justified as fight against terrorism

Following King Gyanendra’s proclamation of the state of emergency and dissolution of parliament on 1 February justified to fight against terrorism in the country, the human rights situation continued to gravely deteriorate. In a report released in March, the ICJ urged...
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