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Activists criticise choice of manager for Manus Island detention camp

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:54:41 +1100

Human rights advocates in Sri Lanka say it's completely unacceptable to have Tamil asylum seekers at the Manus Island detention centre in Papua New Guynea under the care of a former officer in the Sri Lankan military.

Colombo rejects criticism over fmr military officer working at Manus I

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:54:39 +1100

Sri Lanka's top diplomat in Canberra has criticised human rights activists for campaigning for the removal of the former military officer now running the Australian detention centre on Manus Island.

Racist attacks on the rise in Cambodia

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:54:37 +1100

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen continues to face his toughest opposition since coming to power almost 30-years-ago.

Hong Kong - putting more people in limited space

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:54:36 +1100

Hong Kong may be one of the most densely populated cities in the world, but the territory's government is studying a plan to raise density levels, to address a chronic housing shortage.

New report cautiously optimistic on PNG despite corruption rise

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:54:34 +1100

A new report on 'the Challenges of Doing Business in Papua New Guinea' says law and order and corruption are the biggest problems facing business.

Nepal's famed Chitwan area under threat, say environmentalists

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:54:32 +1100

Nepal's Chitwan National park has been described as the 'Serengeti of south Asia' and a great visitor drawcard.

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