New Committee to Review Political Prisoners’ Detention in Burma
Reports say the committee will include officials and representatives of political parties and civil society.
US Sanctions DPRK Entities Directly Tied to Proliferation Activities
The rocket launch reportedly used ballistic missile technology in violation of UN Security Council resolutions 1718 and 1874.
New UN Resolution Condemns North Korea’s Rocket Launch
The Council reiterated its call for the North Korea to end its nuclear weapons program in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner.
US and Japan Boost Alliance in the 21st Century
Both countries address regional issues from North Korea to those in ASEAN and meet global challenges together from Afghanistan to Iran, and worked to respond to the earthquake and tsunami.
US Calls for Action on Missing Lao Civil Society Leader
She cites that Mr. Sombath went missing on December 15, 2012 after being stopped at a police checkpoint in the capital city of Vientiane.
