‘Partnership’ aims to support not replace Kyoto pact

Observers sought for Aceh

The Indonesian government has requested the European Union as well as five fellow Asean members to send civilian observers to Aceh to monitor an impending cease-fire between the government and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

Burma junta comes under pressure over democracy

The Asean Regional Forum, at its meeting today, is likely to step up pressure on Burma to shift its democratisation process into higher gear, after the country escaped some heat by opting out of next year’s Asean chairmanship, sources said yesterday.

Call to do ‘more’ for the disabled

Deputy Prime Minister Surakiart Sathirathai yesterday called on Asia-Pacific governments and civil societies to do “more’’ to enhance the rights of the disabled in the region.