Uyghur rights activist among those honored by King Charles III

A prominent Uyghur human rights activist, singer and interpreter was among dozens of activists honored at a reception at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to recognize British contributions to humanitarian efforts around the world.
King Charles III expres…

More than 100 displaced northern Laos families refuse resettlement

More than 100 families in northern Laos displaced by the Laos-China Railway have refused to move into newly constructed resettlement villages, a statement from the chairman of the State Audit Organization said.
Residents told Radio Free Asia that the r…

Top Candlelight Party official resigns, joins newly formed party

The Candlelight Party’s vice president announced his resignation from the main opposition party, telling reporters on Thursday that he will join the newly formed National Power Party. 
The announcement diverges from a decision made last month by o…

Lao govt takes rare disciplinary action against 41 state employees

The government of northern Laos’ Luang Namtha province has disciplined 41 state employees for violating the ethics of the ruling Communist Party, RFA Lao has learned, amid growing public frustration over widespread corruption in the impoverished southe…