Belt and Road becomes ball and chain for Chinese construction workers
Low wages, poor food and confiscated passports leave laborers in limbo in Algeria.
Source: rfa.org
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ASEAN envoy says he will visit Myanmar in 'the next few weeks' — Radio Free Asia
The envoy, Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, would be making his second visit following a trip in March.
Source: rfa.org
Family, simple pleasures lift spirits on a grim International Day of Happiness
RFA asked residents of Asia’s cities to speak about happiness amid the pandemic, war and economic uncertainty.
Source: rfa.org
Cleaning company sells to investor - Grand Rapids Business Journal
An investor acquired a residential cleaning company based in East Grand Rapids.
Source: grbj.com
End-March US-ASEAN summit postponed, rotating SE Asian bloc leader Cambodia says
President Joe Biden had invited leaders of the 10-member Southeast Asian bloc for a summit on March 28-29.
Source: rfa.org
Potala Palace self-immolation protester identified as popular Tibetan singer
Tsewang Norbu is the 158th burning death in protests over harsh Chinese rule since 2009.
Source: rfa.org
Memorial service for former county Supervisor Paul Eckert Thursday
He served as San Diego County's 5th District supervisor from 1979-1986
Source: sandiegouniontribune.com
Self-immolation attempt at Tibet's Potala Palace thwarted by Chinese police — Radio Free Asia
Discontent over harsh Chinese rule has sparked nearly 160 burning deaths since 2009.
Dalai Lama Tibetan National Uprising Day Potala Palace Dalai Lamas Tibet Autonomous Region Self Immolations
Source: rfa.org
UN expert raps China, Russia for arming Myanmar despite 'atrocity crimes' — Radio Free Asia
UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews demands a halt to arms flows, and sanctions to cut revenues for the junta.
South Korea Wang Wenbin Tom Andrews Un Human Rights Council In Geneva Un Security Council Security Council
Source: rfa.org
Violence, poverty haunt Myanmar a year after the junta takeover
One year after Myanmars military toppled the countrys elected government over unproven voting fraud claims, the nation of 54 million people is wracked by conflict and facing economic collapse.
Source: rfa.org