Asia

U.S., Japan, and Republic of Korea Issue Joint Statement on Trilateral Cooperation

Author: 
Kehinde Winful

On February 12, 2022, the U.S.

UK Uyghur Tribunal Rules on China’s Possible Responsibility for Alleged Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, Torture

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On December 9, 2021, the UK Uyghur Tribunal (Tribunal) issued its judgment on China’s possible responsibility for “international crimes against the Uyghurs and other Muslim Population in the Uyghur

UN Condemns Sentencing of Former Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On December 6, 2021, a Myanmar Court sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison (reduced to two years by junta chief Min Aung Hlaing).

ICC Suspends Its Investigation into the Philippines

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On November 18, 2021, the International Criminal Court (ICC) temporarily suspended its investigation into the Philippines.

U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Two Cambodian Government Officials

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On November 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned two Cambodian government officials for their involvement in corruption in Cambodia.

WTO Dispute Settlement Body Establishes Panel on China

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On October 26, 2021, the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a panel “to examine China’s imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imported wine from Australia.” According