China and Thailand Intensify Efforts Against Burmese Crime Networks

Report by Richard Sanders and 國際和平禁毒基金會《 IFPEOC 》 會員 Olivia Lan February 21, 2025 Beijing and Bangkok are ramping up their efforts to curb criminal gangs originating from China, which have been involved in scamming and kidnapping Chinese tourists in Thailand. The recent crackdown has led to a decline in Chinese tourists, who are increasingly…

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Australia and Solomon Islands Forge New Security Pact to Enhance Police Force

In a significant development for regional security, Australia has entered into a new agreement with the Solomon Islands aimed at expanding the capabilities of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele of the Solomon Islands and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese jointly revealed the initiative, which they describe as a pivotal…

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Solomons corruption and diplomacy issues

by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has stated that the responsibility for investigating the findings of an audit regarding the government’s Covid-19 economic stimulus package lies with the police and anti-corruption agencies in the country. The Auditor General’s report on the policy, which amounts to over US$36 million (SBD$309 million),…

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