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Congressional Ceremony to Commemorate Vietnam Human Rights Day May 10, 2012

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Seeking a release for Laotian political prisoners who were on street protest on October 26, 1999 in Vientiane, LAOS

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 21:44

The Lao Students Movement for Democracy ran on street in Vientiane, Laos on October 26, 1999 for public demonstration and Lao Government put Misters Thongpaseuth KEUAKOUN, Seng-aloun

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Thailand's 'Uncle SMS' dies after going to prison for text messages deemed to insult monarchy

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 21:27

BANGKOK - A 62-year-old Thai man who became known as "Uncle SMS" after he was convicted of defaming Thailand's royal family in text messages died Tuesday while serving a 20-year prison term.

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Lao New Year brings in good luck

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 22:05

BREWSTER — The Lao community members from southwest Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa ushered in the new year Saturday at the American Legion Hall with a prayer ceremony, food, fun and dance.

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Anti-dam activists picket Phuket meeting

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 22:00

Around 30 members of the Network of Thai People in eight Mekong Provinces (TPMP) travelled from the Thai northeast to Phuket to protest today (May 1) against the Xayaburi Dam