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NHK
a day ago
- NHK
Untold story of the Battle of Okinawa
Eighty years after the end of the Battle of Okinawa, some people there are passing on the memory of civilians who were killed by their supposed defenders.
LBCI
11-06-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Kyiv says Russia returned 1,212 soldiers' bodies to Ukraine
Ukraine said on Wednesday that Russia had returned the bodies of 1,212 soldiers who died fighting Moscow's invasion, part of an agreement between the two sides reached at peace talks in Istanbul last week. "As a result of repatriation activities, the bodies of 1,212 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine," a government agency said in a statement after Moscow spent days accusing Kyiv of not wanting to collect the bodies. AFP
Free Malaysia Today
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Give better protection to human rights defenders, Suhakam tells Asean
Suhakam chairman Hishamudin Yunus said Asean must ensure those who dare to speak the truth to those holding power are not criminalised. KUALA LUMPUR : Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) chairman Hishamudin Yunus has called on Asean member states to provide better protection for human rights defenders across Southeast Asia. He said many such human rights defenders continue to face harassment, threats, detention or even death simply for doing their jobs. 'These individuals, journalists, lawyers, indigenous leaders, women's rights activists and environmental defenders are not enemies of the state,' he said at the Asean Peoples Civil Society Assembly here today. Hishamudin said Asean must ensure that those who speak the truth to those in power are 'not criminalised, but supported'. Governments must enact laws and policies that explicitly recognise and protect human rights defenders, he said. He also highlighted Malaysia's duty as the Asean chair to help shape the trajectory of the Asean Community Vision 2045, which outlines the region's strategic direction for the next 20 years, covering political security, economy, socioculture and connectivity. 'The declared theme of 'Sustainability and Inclusivity' must not remain aspirational rhetoric. 'It must be made real through laws, policies and practices that place the dignity and rights of all at the centre of Asean's social, political and economic integration,' he said. Hishamudin also called on Asean to establish inclusive social protection and promote labour rights, especially for migrants and informal workers. 'Only a united, inclusive Asean can withstand the mounting pressures of a fractured world economy,' he said. Civil societies raise alarm over human trafficking Cynthia Gabriel, founder of the Southeast Asian Anti-Corruption Network, said corruption is at the heart of trafficking, environmental exploitation and even labour abuses. Cynthia Gabriel. 'We believe crime and corruption are transactional – they feed each other. When you see organised crime, you will find corruption lurking in the shadows,' she said at the forum. Cynthia said trafficking, often described as the most lucrative organised crime globally, is difficult to track because of limited data. Last year, the International Labour Organization reported that annual global profits from forced labour and forced sexual exploitation had risen to an estimated US$236 billion. The 2024 US Trafficking in Persons Report said over the past five years, human traffickers have exploited domestic and foreign victims in Malaysia, and they have also exploited victims from Malaysia abroad. The majority of victims are among the estimated 1.5 million documented and an even greater number of undocumented migrant workers in Malaysia. Abu Mufakir, from Indonesia's Koalisi Buroh Migran Berdaulat, said deportation of undocumented migrants from Sabah was not helpful. Amina Rasul. 'Sabah deports up to 10,000 undocumented migrants each year – even babies are detained. But the number keeps rising. 'Mass deportation clearly isn't working,' he said, adding that the authorities need more effective alternatives, as most migrants come from Indonesia and the Philippines to work on palm oil estates. Amina Rasul, of the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy, said civil society must continue leading the push for people-centred regional policies, including on migration, labour and human security. 'We cannot wait for the Asean secretariat. Civil society has to lead the way,' she said.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Our superpower': Trump confronted by diverse, robust pushback on 'a million' different fronts
Rachel Maddow considers how the history of the Trump era will be written and how the defense of democracy and resistance to Trump authoritarianism will be seen as having a wide range of motivations, reflecting the breadth of Trump's catastrophe but also the consistency of America's defenders across demographics and interests.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PSG eye summer moves for Mosquera and Ordonez
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly targeting two young defenders to strengthen their backline. According to French outlet Foot Mercato, the Ligue 1 champions are considering moves for Valencia's Christian Mosquera and Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez. The French side have shown defensive weaknesses in several games this season. They are aiming to sign new players who can bring more quality and depth to their defence. Ordonez has impressed with his solid displays and is now attracting interest from several top European clubs. Brugge are open to selling him but will demand around €30 million. Ordonez is strong in tackles, reads the game well, and is confident with the ball at his feet. Mosquera has become a key player for Valencia in La Liga this season. He featured in 38 matches and scored once. The Spanish international prospect is known for his pace, strength and ability to win duels. PSG believe he could bring the kind of athleticism and discipline needed in central defence. Manager Luis Enrique wants defenders who are quick, alert and able to deal with fast attackers. Mosquera fits that profile, and he also has the potential to grow even more under the right coaching. Both players are seen as long-term options who could improve the team's backline for years to come. The Ligue 1 club are not expected to rush the deals, but they are serious about strengthening their squad this summer.
