Flash Floods Hit Southern Laos After Storm Wutip

Tropical storm Wutip has caused heavy rain and flash floods in 54 villages in Khongxedon district, Saravan province, Laos, starting from June 13. The floods have damaged houses, farmland, schools, and roads, making travel difficult. Luckily, no injuries or deaths have been reported so far. Authorities are helping to move people, animals, and vehicles to [...]

Dengue Prevention Urged As Cases Rise In Laos

Lao authorities are urging the public and all sectors to remain vigilant in preventing the spread of dengue fever, especially during the rainy season, which creates ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes. As of June 4, 2025, the Lao Ministry of Health reported 1,370 dengue cases nationwide, with no fatalities so far. The highest number of [...]

Christian Persecution In Communist Laos

Christians in Laos are brutally persecuted, particularly in rural settings where the government collaborates with Buddhist monks to suppress religious minorities. Christianity is considered a threat by the Communist regime, tending to target converts from ethnic minorities. In 2023, 79 Christian families in Khammouane Province were driven out and forced to abandon their religion. Permission [...]

Growing Human Trafficking Crisis In Laos

In 2024, Laos recorded 46 human trafficking cases, leading to the arrest of 95 suspects, including 43 foreign nationals, and the victimization of 85 people, 40 of them girls under 18. These figures were shared during a meeting of the National Anti-trafficking Committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Public Security Minister General Vilay Lakhamfong. [...]

Mounting Debt Crisis In Laos

Laos is facing a severe debt crisis driven by excessive borrowing, mainly from China, for large infrastructure projects such as the Laos–China Railway and hydropower developments. Over five billion dollars in Chinese loans have led to overcapacity and financial losses, especially in the energy sector of the country. Weak governance, poor planning, declining revenues, and [...]

Ethnic Persecution In Laos

The Lao government has systematically persecuted ethnic minorities, particularly the Hmong since its one-party communist rule began in 1975. Branded as “hostile dissenters” due to their U.S. alliance during the Vietnam War, the Hmong are denied indigenous status and legal protections. Since the late 1970s, state-led military offensives have killed thousands and displaced around 300,000. [...]

Unexploded Bombs Still Threaten Laos

Unexploded bombs from the Vietnam War continue to haunt the people of Laos, with an estimated 30% of the 2 million tons of explosives dropped between 1964 and 1973 failing to detonate. These remnants, including cluster bombs and mines, pose a constant threat to rural communities, particularly farmers and children. UXO (unexploded ordnance) has claimed [...]

Laos Faces Economic Crisis Amidst Soaring Inflation And Debt To China

Laos is facing a severe economic crisis, with inflation reaching 31% in 2024, the highest in Asia. The inflation surge is largely due to a weakening kip currency and massive debt, primarily owed to China, for large infrastructure projects like hydropower dams and a high-speed rail line. The country’s debt stands at 108% of its [...]

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