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Laos’ Rights Record Marred by Arbitrary Arrests, Forced Disappearances and Harsh Treatment in Custody

By Nantiya December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

Houayheuang Xayabouly was arrested for a Facebook video about the lackluster response to severe flooding in the country and sentenced to five years in jail for attempting to overthrow the party.

Is an alleged drug kingpin from China investing millions in a port in Laos?

By Nantiya December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

A global criminal organization involved in child prostitution, the illicit trade of wildlife including tigers, rhinos and elephants, and drug trafficking — all from his private corner of Laos.

New homes built for Attapeu flood victims

By Nantiya December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

After nearly 30 months, Loss beings to finish some homes for dam collapse flood survivors.

‘Lee traps’ no longer used for fishing in Khong district

By Nantiya December 5, 2020December 7, 2020

Don Sahong Dam manager says traditional bamboo or Lee traps cannot be used by fishermen anymore.

China-Laos joint venture of refinery kicks off commercial production

By Nantiya December 2, 2020December 2, 2020

Lao Petroleum & Chemical Co. Ltd (Laopec), a China-Laos joint venture, has launched first phase production of its three million tons/year refinery project in Lao capital Vientiane on Monday.

Doosan Heavy to build Lao hydropower plant

By Nantiya December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

Doosan Heavy Industries will complete the construction of the 728-megawatt hydropower plant in the middle Mekong river in Laos by 2029, the company said.

Work on Nam Kong 1 dam delayed by two months

By Nantiya December 1, 2020December 4, 2020

The effects of the pandemic have been widespread and have been felt not only by the Nam Kong 1 dam, but by many other development projects.

Laos rebuilds collapsed dam in country’s south

By Nantiya November 28, 2020November 30, 2020

The Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydropower project in southern Laos’ Attapeu province has rebuilt a saddle dam at the reservoir after the previous one collapsed two years ago, causing a devastating flood.

Sanakham dam assessment should be broadened and up-to-date

By Nantiya November 26, 2020November 29, 2020

Laos should widen the project’s impact assessment and propose additional measures to mitigate potential adverse impacts from the dam, according to a public regional forum organised by the MRC

Govt warns over Lao dam plan

By November 25, 2020November 27, 2020

May not buy electricity from Sanakham dam in Laos after it learned the project might affect the Mekong River.

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