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Philippines court orders arrest of Trillanes, 10 others on sedition charge

February 14, 2020

By Lian Buan in Manila A Philippines court has issued arrest warrants against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV and 10 other people for conspiracy to commit sedition, the court confirmed. The branch clerk of Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court (MeTC) Branch 138 confirmed today that the warrants had been issued by Judge Kristine Grace Suarez ... <a title="Philippines court orders arrest of Trillanes, 10 others on sedition charge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/14/philippines-court-orders-arrest-of-trillanes-10-others-on-sedition-charge/" aria-label="Read more about Philippines court orders arrest of Trillanes, 10 others on sedition charge">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 14 2020

February 14, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Political donations Toby Manhire (Spinoff): Dirty Politics déjà vu as Peters says ‘we took the photographs’ on attack blog Richard Harman (Politik): NZ First’s Grey area. Strange goings on in Tauranga Thomas Manch ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 14 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/14/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-14-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 14 2020">Read more</a>

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Philippines defence chief breaks silence on post-pact US ties

February 13, 2020

By JC Gotinga in Manila After days of silence, Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana today finally made a public statement on the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the US, saying Philippine and American forces will cease to have joint exercises after the repeal takes effect in 180 days, or 6 months. “With the ... <a title="Philippines defence chief breaks silence on post-pact US ties" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/13/philippines-defence-chief-breaks-silence-on-post-pact-us-ties/" aria-label="Read more about Philippines defence chief breaks silence on post-pact US ties">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 13 2020

February 13, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Political donations Claire Trevett (Herald): Winston Peters’ donations dieback disease (paywalled) Alex Braae (Spinoff): Three takes on how the political donation system should change Ben Thomas (Spinoff): So many questions as Winston Peters goes live ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 13 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/13/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-13-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 13 2020">Read more</a>

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Rights advocate says security chief’s ‘garbage’ slur will open Papua wounds

February 13, 2020

By Devina Halim in Jakarta Lawyer and human rights activist Veronica Koman says Coordinating Minister for Security, Politics and Legal Affairs Mahfud MD “garbage” comment will only deepen the Papuanpeople’s wounds. Earlier, Mahfud had referred to data on Papuan political prisoners and civilians killed in Nduga, which was handed over to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo ... <a title="Rights advocate says security chief’s ‘garbage’ slur will open Papua wounds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/13/rights-advocate-says-security-chiefs-garbage-slur-will-open-papua-wounds/" aria-label="Read more about Rights advocate says security chief’s ‘garbage’ slur will open Papua wounds">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 12 2020

February 12, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Political donations Guyon Espiner and Kate Newton (RNZ): NZ First Foundation received tens of thousands of dollars from donors in horse racing industry Audrey Young (Herald): Why Winston Peters won’t be standing aside ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 12 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/12/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-12-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 12 2020">Read more</a>

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Elaine Pearson: Five urgent issues for Indonesia’s president to address

February 11, 2020

By Elaine Pearson Indonesian President Joko Widodo (known as Jokowi) addressed Australia’s Parliament yesterday. Indonesia is often referred to as the democratic success story of Southeast Asia and a model of Muslim democracy, yet it has been responsible for significant backsliding on human rights in recent years. This backsliding is serious enough that Australian leaders ... <a title="Elaine Pearson: Five urgent issues for Indonesia’s president to address" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/11/elaine-pearson-five-urgent-issues-for-indonesias-president-to-address/" aria-label="Read more about Elaine Pearson: Five urgent issues for Indonesia’s president to address">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 11 2020

February 11, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Political donations  Sam Sachdeva (Newsroom): Second SFO inquiry into donations a worry for NZ democracy Audrey Young (Herald): PM Jacinda Ardern rules out standing down Winston Peters over NZ First probe by SFO (paywalled) ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 11 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/11/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-11-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 11 2020">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The new depoliticised mood of Waitangi Day

February 10, 2020

It is very telling that the biggest conflict around Waitangi Day this year was over whether National Party leader Simon Bridges should have given an overtly political speech on the Treaty Grounds on Tuesday. Regardless of the rights or wrongs of this, it illustrated how little conflict there was, but also just how depoliticised the ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The new depoliticised mood of Waitangi Day" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/10/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-new-depoliticised-mood-of-waitangi-day/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The new depoliticised mood of Waitangi Day">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 10 2020

February 10, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Newshub-Reid Research poll Tova O’Brien (Newshub): National and Labour neck-and-neck in new Newshub-Reid Research poll Jenna Lynch (Newshub): National-New Zealand First voters want parties to work together, Newshub-Reid Research poll shows Tova O’Brien ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 10 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/10/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-10-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 10 2020">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 07 2020

February 7, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Waitangi Simon Wilson (Herald): The passions of Waitangi (paywalled) Sam Sachdeva (Newsroom): Patience, positivity on display for Ardern’s Waitangi visit Jamie Ensor and Heather McCarron (Newshub): Waitangi Day 2020 least political in years, Māori feel ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 07 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/07/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-february-07-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – February 07 2020">Read more</a>

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Accused Papuans ‘flew Morning Star flag’, police chief tells Jakarta court

February 5, 2020

By M Yusuf Manurung in Jakarta An East Jakarta Metropolitan District police chief has given prosecution evidence at the trial this week of six Papuan activists charged with treason. Senior Commissioner Ardian Rishadi gave testimony in the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday (February 3) about when he was guarding a protest action in near ... <a title="Accused Papuans ‘flew Morning Star flag’, police chief tells Jakarta court" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/05/accused-papuans-flew-morning-star-flag-police-chief-tells-jakarta-court/" aria-label="Read more about Accused Papuans ‘flew Morning Star flag’, police chief tells Jakarta court">Read more</a>