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Pirate Bay founder Gottfrid Warg faces lengthy jail term

Continue reading the main story Related Stories Pirate Bay fugitive Sunde arrested Danish trial for Pirate Bay founder Pirate bay founder jailed for hack Pirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Warg has been found guilty of hacking into computers and illegally downloading files in Denmark. The Danish court found Mr Warg and his co-defendant guilty of breaking into computers owned by technology services giant CSC. Once they won access to the computers, the pair downloaded police and social security files. Mr Warg will be sentenced on 31 October and could face six years in jail.  His accomplice walked free from the court on 30 October as he had served 17 months in pre-trial detention. The initial hack attack took place in February 2012 and gave the pair access to the sensitive information for about six months.  Defence lawyers s

Migrant rights researcher and activist Andy Hall is pictured with the Migrant Workers Rights Network in Thailand. (PHOTO provided by Andy Hall) Migrant rights researcher and activist Andy Hall is pictured with the Migrant Workers Rights Network in Thailand. (PHOTO provided by Andy Hall) By DVB 29 October 2014

Migrant rights researcher and activist Andy Hall is pictured with the Migrant Workers Rights Network in Thailand. (PHOTO provided by Andy Hall) By DVB 29 October 2014 The first of four defamation charges brought against British activist Andy Hall by Thailand’s Natural Fruit Company was dismissed by a Bangkok court on Wednesday due to a legal technicality. The judges ruled that, as the incident – an interview given to Al Jazeera – had occurred abroad, Thailand ’s attorney-general should have been involved in the investigation, and was not. The prosecution had therefore not proceeded within the law, it was ruled. “I think this is a real victory for migrant workers and for the Thai justice system,” Hall told DVB after leaving court on Wednesday morning. “I think that the judges showed very clearly that they respected what I did and the work I did, and that they respected the role of human rights defe

Syria IS: Iraqi Peshmerga fighters 'enter Kobane'

30 October 2014 Syria IS: Iraqi Peshmerga fighters 'enter Kobane' Iraqi Peshmerga forces arrived in Turkey on Wednesday Continue reading the main story Islamic State 'Worst days of my life' Who are the Kurds? Five lessons from Kobane Kobane timeline Ten Iraqi Kurd Peshmerga fighters have entered the besieged Syrian town of Kobane on the Turkish border, Syrian opposition activists say. Dozens more are expected to join them in helping Syrian Kurds defend the strategic town against Islamic State (IS) militants. Turkey finally authorised the Iraqi Kurds to cross the border last week. Some 150 Iraqi Kurds are waiting to travel from Turkey to Kobane, which has been under siege for six weeks. The arrival of the first Peshmerga comes a day after a group of

Sri Lanka landslide rescue effort is intensified

There is confusion as to exactly how many people are still buried beneath the debris Continue reading the main story Related Stories Sri Lanka profile Rescue workers in Sri Lanka have intensified their search for survivors of a landslide at a tea plantation in the centre of the country in which more than 100 people are feared buried. Five excavators normally used to dig trenches joined the search effort at first light on Thursday, military sources told the AFP news agency. Officials have already warned there is little chance of finding survivors. It is not certain how many people are trapped in the debris. The deadly mudslide hit the Meeriyabedda tea plantation near the town of Haldummulla, about 200km (120 miles) east of the capital Colombo, on Wednesday morning.

Burkina Faso parliament set ablaze

30 October 2014      Protesters angry at plans to allow Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore to extend his 27-year-rule have set fire to parliament. Correspondents say the city hall and ruling party headquarters are also in flames. A huge crowd is surging towards the presidential palace and the main airport has been shut. MPs have suspended a vote on changing the constitution to allow Mr Compaore to stand for re-election next year. Five people have been killed in the protests, among the most serious against Mr Compaore's rule, reports BBC Afrique's Yacouba Ouedraogo from the capital. The military had earlier fired live bullets at protesters who had stormed parliament, he says. Dozens of soldiers have reportedly joined the protests, including a former defence minister, General Kouame Lougue. The main opposition leader, Zephirin Diabre, has called on the military to side with "the people".

'Rumours' warning over Thailand tourist murders

30 October 2014 'Rumours' warning over Thailand tourist murders Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found dead on the island of Koh Tao Continue reading the main story Related Stories UK police to probe Thailand murders Call for independent Thai murder probe Thai diplomat summoned over murders Thailand 's police chief has warned anyone speculating on social media about the murder of two UK tourists could face up to five years in jail. General Somyot Pumpunmuang issued the warning as criticism mounts over the way police have handled the case. Two Burmese migrant workers charged with the murders of David Miller, 24, and Hannah Witheridge, 23, say they were tortured into confessions. Police insist their investigation has been thorough and professional. Social websites The bodies of Ms Witheridge, 23, from Nor

La Trobe Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students

La Trobe University Bachelors/ Masters Degree Deadline:  5 Dec 2014/18 Jan 2015 Study in: Australia Course starts Semester 1, 2015 Brief description: La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) are targeted towards high achieving international students from all countries across all of La Trobe’s undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. Host Institution(s): La Trobe University, Australia Field(s) of study: Any full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework offered by the University Number of Scholarships: Not specified Target group: International student from any country except New Zealand Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship is w orth between $10,000 and $20,000 and goes towards tuition fees . The scholarships are paid across a maximum of two semesters (or 12 months). Eligibility: You must be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate course

Koh Tao suspects offered new DNA tests

29 Oct 2014 Prime Minister   Prayut Chan-o-cha said Wednesday that police will allow two Myanmar men accused of killing a pair of British tourists on   Koh Tao   to have another DNA test, as questions mount over the murder probe.  "We will allow the suspects to fight the case, however they want," Gen Prayut told reporters after a weekly cabinet meeting. "We have no problem conducting another   DNA tests   if (sceptics) think the released (DNA) results were not correct or not fair." Parents of two Myanmar men jailed for the Koh Tao double murders appeal to the media last week, seeking justice in an investigation they claim had been bungled. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha responded to criticism of the probe Wednesday by saying the pair will be allowed new DNA tests if they want them. ( Bangkok   Post   photo) It was not immediately clear if the accused had requested a second DNA test. Thai police hailed a breakthrough in their investigation of the doub

Migrant workers may face island curfew

28 Oct 2014 Surat Thani governor said Tuesday he will introduce new regulations banning   migrant workers   on the province’s three most popular islands — Koh Tao, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan — from leaving their residences after 10pm as part of measures to ensure safety for tourists.  He said some migrant workers could speak English better than Thais and often claimed they were Thai to build credibility among tourists. “When they’ve committed a crime, they brought disgrace to the locals and   Thailand . It’s time to control and keep alien workers under the Thai law and regulations,” Mr Chatpong said. Local authorities recently told   business   operators on Koh Tao, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan to register their illegal migrant workers, the governor said, but relatively few cooperated while some workers feared arrest and fled their employers. Mr Chatpong said the province would use   martial law   to issue measures prohibiting   foreign workers   from gathering outside, partyin

Parents of alleged killers take the case to Attorney General

October 28, 2014 1:09 pm   The parents of the two Myanmar nationals detained for allegedly murdering two British tourists on Koh Tao last month on Tuesday submitted a petition to Office of the Attorney General, insisting that their sons had no part with the killings. Deputy spokesman Kosonwat Inthujanyong received he petition and talked to the parents. The father of one of the suspects said that he visited and talked to his son and was very unhappy because both strongly denied any involvement with the case . They also claimed that they were assaulted during interrogation and made to confess. The parents then left the Attorney General office to hand over the petition to National Human Rights Commission. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Parents-of-alleged-killers-take-the-case-to-Attorn-30246407.html

Curfew for migrant workers on islands in Surat Thani may be imposed to prevent crime

This was what the governor of Surat Thani province disclosed Monday after banning beach parties on three islands, with the exception of Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan. Chatpong Chatphuti, the governor of Surat Thani province, held a meeting with all the relevant local government agencies involved in looking after the security of tourist on the three main islands. The three popular tourist destinations are Koh Samui , Koh Phangan and Koh Tao islands. The governor has ordered that all beach parties are strictly forbidden following the fallout from the incident of the two murdered Britons in Koh Tao Island. He stated that the incident has severely damaged Thailand’s image as a tourist destination. He said beach parties such as the Black Moon and Half Moon parties be forbidden. However, the world famous Full Moon party will still be allowed to go ahead but will have to be strictly regulated, he said. The governor has expressed his plan to impose curfew for foreign wor

Crime re-enactments: a violation of suspects' rights?

Chularat Saengpassa chularat@nationgroup.com October 28, 2014 1:00 am WHENEVER Thai police arrest suspects linked to high-profile murders in Thailand, their faces appear in media, under full public glare. But is that what the public is really supposed to see? If suspects are to be treated as innocent till proven guilty, Thai authorities should not display them at press conferences. Such exposure, after all, is bound to hurt their reputation. And even if a court acquits them later, nobody can really undo the damage. However, it is normal for Thai police to parade suspects before media cameras. Viewers across the country usually see the suspects' faces and know when they will be brought out to re-enact their alleged crimes. Often, enraged people surround the scene of crime and try to attack the accused. For example, police arrested two Myanmar workers and charged them with brutally murdering two Britons on Koh Tao recently. The suspect

YSEALI Professional Fellows Program

The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program is a professional development exchange program for the best and brightest community leaders from ASEAN, working in the fields of civic engagement, NGO management, economic empowerment, governance, legislative process, environmental and natural resources management. The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program provides participants a month-long fellowship at U.S.-based non-profit or other organizations, government offices or legislative bodies. Fellows will work with community leaders to enhance their practical expertise, leadership skills and professional contacts to address issues in their home communities. The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) is President Obama’s signature program to strengthen leadership development and networking in ASEAN, deepen engagement with young leaders on key regional and global challenges, and strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and young Southeast Asian leaders. The YSEALI Profess

Scotland Yard murder detectives make secret trip to Thai island where two Britons were killed amid concerns Burmese men were wrongly arrested

Three investigators from Scotland Yard, London, have travelled to Koh Tao Believed to have joined two other Met detectives who were already on island Visited spot where bodies of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found British backpackers were  bludgeoned  to death on the Thai island last month Concerns over arrest of two Burmese men in connection with murder probe Suspects Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Htun claim they were forced into confession By Emma Glanfield for MailOnline and Richard Shears In Bali for MailOnline Published: 15:11 GMT, 26 October 2014 | Updated: 18:14 GMT, 26 October 2014    Scotland Yard murder detectives have travelled in secret to a Thai island where two British backpackers were brutally murdered amid concerns two Burmese bar workers may have been wrongly arrested in connection with their deaths. The three investigators from London arrived into Koh Tao by helicopter from Bangkok, avoiding the long ferry voyage fro