Martial Law

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte says he will ignore Supreme Court, Congress on martial law

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will ignore the Supreme Court and Congress as he enforces martial law across the southern third of the country, even though the Constitution gives them oversight.

Philippines' death toll climbs to 95; clashes continue for sixth day between army and militants

Government troops have found eight bodies of civilians who were allegedly executed by militants in Marawi city in southern Philippines.

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte uses rape joke to reassure soldiers accused of abuses, war crimes

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte sought to reassure soldiers who might be accused of committing abuses under martial law, and joked that if any of them were to rape, he would claim responsibility for it

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte says martial law could last a year

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said that the martial law imposed in Mindanao could last for a year. The martial law was imposed on Tuesday night.

Thai army pranks nation on April Fool's: Removes Martial law, but replaces it with draconian Article 44

On Wednesday, Thailand's junta lifted martial law, but then quickly replaced it with another set of draconian laws innocuously called "Article 44.

Will have to wait for martial law to be lifted: Thai PM

Thailand's new Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, who seized power in a military coup over three months ago, has said he wants to lift martial law in the country but the current situation does not permit it.

Thailand coup live: Army dissolves Senate, takes over law making

Follow live updates of the ongoing political crisis in Thailand

Thailand: Yingluck, other leaders to be released by military

Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and other prominent political figures, who have been detained by the military, are expected to be released within a week said deputy army spokesperson Winthai Suvaree.

Thai military coup: Key facts about the ongoing crisis

The Thai army recently staged a coup and suspended the constitution. Here are answers to some key questions on the situation

Press freedom becomes first casualty of Thai army coup

The military edict banned media from interviewing academics and ex-government officials whose opinions could incite conflict.