Vientiane willing to take Hmong back
The Lao People's Democratic Republic is willing to take back Hmong refugees now sheltered in northern Phetchabun province if a Thai-Lao joint verification can prove they have fled from Laos.
UN envoy awaits 'concrete steps' from junta after visit
United Nations envoy Ibrahim Gambari yesterday described his latest visit to Burma as a process of "hard bargaining" for the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.
EXTRAJUDICIAL DEATHS Kraisak demands DSI probe
Investigators should explain whether officials were involved
