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UNODC #SouthEastAsia & #Pacific helps to promote #ruleoflaw , counter #organizedcrime , & protect vulnerable groups in the region. | Regional Rep @M_Karimipour

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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Torture rooms and karaoke bars found in gang-run ‘scam farms’ spreading across Southeast Asia. Learn more: #POGO #cyberscam #pigbutchering
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HRH Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of #Thailand officially announced as @UNODC_SEAP #GoodwillAmbassador for #RuleofLaw in #SoutheastAsia
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First high-level Southeast Asia Justice Network SEAJust meeting, co-organized @UNODC_SEAP @happymoj Seoul 🇰🇷: 🔹15+ countries 🔹95 officials 🔹Mutual legal assistance, digital assets, financial investigations, asset recovery, extradition Crucial response to #organizedcrime
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Today marks a bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to @UNODC 's Regional Rep in Southeast Asia & the Pacific, @JDouglasSEA , after over a decade dedicated to countering #organizedcrime in the region. Here's to new beginnings and continued success!
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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The most comprehensive report on transnational #organizedcrime in #SoutheastAsia in over five years is out. Criminal syndicates targeting the region and lower capacity and border areas for expansion, profits and influence increasing. Key findings to follow
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Important: joint release @UNODC_SEAP – Myanmar CCDAC (1 of 2). Northern Shan operation results in the largest synthetic drug seizures in the history of East and Southeast Asia. COVID19 is if anything a benefit to #organizedcrime in Asia. #trafficking #Mekong #fentanyl #opioids
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Good dialogue and a high level of interest around recent developments in the synthetic drug market, chemical trends and safe disposal challenges in the Asia Pacific region at 🇺🇳 HONLAP in Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailand including expert insights @yasdre and @raithelhuber
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Important briefing at UN 🇺🇳 HQ New York Monday October 3 at 11.00👉Transnational #organizedcrime and related security challenges in Southeast Asia #ASEAN , responding with improved border management co-hosted by 🇹🇭 @ThailandUN @UNODC . More information👇 @UNODC_SEAP @UNODCNewYork
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Excited to announce the appointment of @M_Karimipour as UNODC's new Regional Rep for Southeast Asia & Pacific. A new chapter begins as we continue committed to promoting #ruleoflaw , countering #organizedcrime , preventing terrorism & protecting vulnerable groups in the region.
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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First of a kind Southeast Asia #darknet #cybercrime report. #organizedcrime expand use of cyber to traffic drugs, exploit children, push fake medical products and more, accelerated by #COVID19 . 🇯🇵 support for #ASEAN @alex_c_unodc @jdouglasSEA @NeilWalsh_UN
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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"Life is short. You can spend it making money or making a difference." Meet @M_Karimipour , new Regional Representative for @UNODC in Southeast Asia & the Pacific 👉
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Casinos, junkets & #crypto : major drivers of #moneylaundering , underground banking & #cyberfraud in East and Southeast Asia. New policy brief 👉 #organizedcrime #Mekong #ASEAN
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With @CanadaFP support @UNODC_SEAP has kicked-off an innovative project today to assist 🇮🇩 🇲🇾 🇵🇭 🇹🇭 in Southeast Asia to prevent the abuse of non-profit organizations for #terrorism financing. Thanks to Ambassador @sarahjhtaylor @CanadaThailand for coming by to discuss next steps
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Regional Rep @jdouglasSEA joined senior Thai officials morning Friday 16th at Chulalongkorn Hospital to honour HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha @UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for the Rule of Law in Southeast Asia since 2017. UNODC wishes HRH well @UNThailand
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Delegations to 🇺🇳 HONLAP in Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailand have been discussing intelligence exchange and regional cooperation platforms moderated by @LiliS30516380 with additional contributions from @UNODC colleagues, regional experts and officials @jdouglasSEA @yasdre
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Thailand 🇹🇭 & @UNODC_SEAP opened environmental crime command centre today with 🇪🇺 to coordinate operations against #organizedcrime networks, improve #ASEAN cooperation @jdouglasSEA @PirkkaTapiola @giobrouss
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. @UNODC_SEAP is setting an example for women in Southeast Asian law enforcement. Reflecting the population and community builds trust and gets operational results @valemichigan @suchaya_m_unodc @TaThiBichLien1 ➡️
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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. @UNODC_SEAP @UNODC @CCPCJ PNI @TIJthailand started a partnership today to improve #cybercrime understanding and justice outcomes in #Thailand 🇹🇭, network authorities and private sector. @jdouglasSEA @alex_c_unodc in the region, working with @UN__Cyber @NeilWalsh_UN
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Thai 🇹🇭 agencies and @UNODC_SEAP meet east of Bangkok about the chemical trade, drug production and trafficking, responsibilities and coordination. Laem Chabang Port services landlocked Laos, to some extent Cambodia, Myanmar. Support 🇺🇸 🇯🇵
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Active back and forth in 🇺🇳 HONLAP Bangkok 🇹🇭 working group on concealment methods used by organized crime drug trafficking in Asia Pacific moderated by @valemichigan with @TomD_SEA . Many good examples of detection techniques and developments exchanged @jdouglasSEA @SuchayaSEA
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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2019 #Mekong Ministerial agrees to plan @ungass2016 #drugpolicy priorities of market demand, education and access to health services, making the environment hard for #organizedcrime , #border management, precursor diversion #trafficking @UNODC @jdouglasSEA
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@UNODC_SEAP
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Excellent discussions underway at 44th HONLEA Asia Pacific 🇺🇳 Bangkok Thailand 🇹🇭. Delegations enthusiastic to meet, share information, intelligence, and experiences in drug policy, reforms and control in-person after no face-to-face meetings during the pandemic @jdouglasSEA
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UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
2 years
The 44th Meeting of HONLAP started today in Bangkok 🇹🇭 with over 150 delegates in attendance representing around 30 countries. Participants are discussing regional drug trafficking trends, synthetic drugs handling & disposal, alternatives to conviction & punishment and more.
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Drug policy reforms in Asia Pacific including alternatives to imprisonment and examples of law enforcement working with health and education authorities being discussed in a session moderated by @Karen_Peters1 at 🇺🇳 HONLAP in Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailand
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📢News flash. @UNODC 🇺🇳 and @EU_FPI 🇪🇺 agree to two significant new programmes to help protect the environment in East and Southeast Asia from exploitation by #organizedcrime . Key activities will help build regional policy, capacity, resilience. Details👉
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Migration flows at unprecedented levels including in #Asia #Pacific , #organizedcrime profit from smuggling and remain ahead of enforcement, and vulnerable migrants are susceptible to #humantrafficking @jdouglasSEA
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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East Southeast Asia synthetic drug report, 2018 data released. Record meth seizures, price drops, treatment admissions, number of countries declaring it number one problem, many synthetics appearing @jdouglasSEA @tnsoe
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Important: joint statement of @UNODC_SEAP @IOMAsiaPacific @UNHCRAsia on the deteriorating situation and movement of migrants in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. #organizedcrime #trafficking @jdouglasSEA @BecNZ11
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Illicit economies in the #GoldenTriangle , human trafficking, cybercrime, and border management cooperation were some of the highlights of 2023 that we shared yesterday with #ASEAN Member States at @MFAThai .
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of synthetic drugs in the Golden Triangle #Mekong have diversified while the detection rate remains extremely low given volumes produced, and significant intelligence gaps are confirmed #organizedcrime #drugpolicy #trafficking @UNODC
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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The Myanmar opium survey has found an increase for the first time in years; leveled off or slight rise in Shan, and modest but large % jump in Kachin. With opium prices up and the economy breaking down the stage is set for more @jdouglasSEA @benihofmann
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Latest @UNODC Myanmar opium survey finds major expansion is underway. Record single year increase in production, with yield and cultivation up. Significant implications for regional drug economy @jdouglasSEA @benihofmann @yasdre
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Thai Princess and @UNODC in #Jakarta #Indonesia meet @ASEAN Secretary General to discuss expanding relationship between the two organisations, then visit a prison for women where reform process is starting #BangkokRules
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What does technology & data have to do with corruption? Experts this week are discussing how, as we go from paper📰to digital💻, technology can help promote transparency & accountability across Southeast Asia. #UnitedAgainstCorruption
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Understanding root causes of illicit #trafficking in border communities of SE #Asia sets the stage for @UNODC_SEAP work with governments and civil society that deter #organizedcrime and protect the #ASEAN region
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Important development: @UNODC_SEAP @IOMAsiaPacific expand #Asia #Pacific engagement and cooperation to address migrant smuggling #organizedcrime , protect vulnerable migrants @BecNZ11 @jdouglasSEA
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1000 former opium farmers in #Shan State have stabilized their incomes and joined the legal economy with @UNODC_SEAP ’s alternative development programme in #Myanmar #SDGs #Mekong
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Surge in drug trafficking and persistent trade in illegal wildlife products during #COVID19 in East and #SoutheastAsia . Check the results of the recently concluded Operation Mekong Dragon 2
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Staff @UNODC_SEAP together to discuss 2020 plans, strategies, synergies to improve impact and engagement in Asia Pacific, improving operations to deliver. Committed to helping the region address drug, crime, terrorism challenges
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Save the date. “Transnational Organized Crime in Southeast Asia: Evolution, Growth and Impact” 11.00 July 18 @FCCThai Bangkok. First regional report on range of #organizedcrime challenges in 5 years, recommendations for response #ASEAN @UNODC_SEAP @jdouglasSEA @yasdre
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Affirming 🇯🇵🇺🇳 partnership. Justice Minister Furukawa Yoshihisa of #Japan visited @UNODC_SEAP to exchange views with @jdouglasSEA and discuss further justice and security cooperation in #SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #Pacific @MOJ_HOUMU @CongressKyoto
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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1.5 million surgical masks were provided to 🇹🇭 #Thailand Ministry of Justice by 🇺🇳 @UNODC_SEAP today to protect inmates and staff from #COVID19 in prisons. Part of an important Southeast-South Asia pandemic response project supported by 🇺🇸 @StateINL ▶️
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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What role does corruption play in #HumanTrafficking & #MigrantSmuggling ? This is what 100+ experts from gov., academia, media, #CSOs & business were asked during this week’s 1st conference addressing #corruption as a key facilitator of these crimes in the #BaliProcess region.
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Great to have @MiwaKatoEmpower visit the @UNODC_SEAP team, discuss vision for @UNODC field operations and improving impact in #Asia #Pacific as we contribute to the @UN 2030 Agenda
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. @UNODC_SEAP , RILO-AP debrief on Operation #Mekong Dragon II and plans yesterday. 15 countries across East SE Asia, 300 drug, #wildlife , #timber #trafficking cases and seizures, many investigations ongoing against related networks. Credit @giobrouss @SamTZQ . @UNODC @jdouglasSEA
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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#Mekong #drugpolicy leaders are in #Myanmar to discuss the drug situation and negotiate a new strategic regional plan
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Key findings. #SoutheastAsia is a hub in global counterfeit good supply chains for #organizedcrime . The region is a market for counterfeit goods and falsified medicines from neighbouring regions, and is increasingly a source of counterfeits for other regions and markets
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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New @UNODC East SE Asia report reveals synthetic drug trade expansion, record >1 billion methamphetamine tablets seized, #organizedcrime and #GoldenTriangle non-state armed groups scaled production with % from small groups up almost 5x, all-time low prices
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. @UNODC_SEAP is in the Golden Triangle with @ONCB_Thai and Thai authorities discussing precursor chemical diversion and trafficking, building important capacity to respond. @StateINL @JapanMissionVie support to secure the #Mekong against #organizedcrime
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Last week @UNODC conducted a training for #China Customs investigators on financial investigations and #wildlife crime. Improving capacity to hit criminals where it hurts the most - the bottom line
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Go beyond seizures. International cooperation 🌏 is instrumental to #EndWildlifeCrime . Ahead of #worldwildlifeday read how @UNODC_WLFC supports customs authorities to fight rosewood trafficking in #Southeast Asia 👉 #WWD2022 #OrganizedCrime
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Save the Date 👉 11.00 January 26 @FCCThai "Myanmar Opium Survey 2022: Cultivation, Production and Implications" briefing with @jdouglasSEA @yasdre @benihofmann #drugpolicy #organizedcrime #trafficking
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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#Myanmar @UNODC_SEAP 2018 opium survey. Cultivation down 10% overall, South #Shan down 17%, #Kachin down 15%. Production 520tons=±53tons heroin. Remains concentrated around conflict areas. Regional drug economy changing #Mekong #drugpolicy
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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“The crime of waste trafficking is taking away the value that legal, well-regulated waste trade brings to sustainable economies.” - @UNODC Regional Representative @M_Karimipour , during the launch of our new report today: #endENVcrime Hear from others👇
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20 countries and territories in Operation Mekong Dragon III have met for mid-point results. First half 2021 wildlife and drug seizures exceed 2020 total, and joint investigations are underway. Keep following for end of operation results @giobrouss @SamTZQ
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Congratulations @ASEAN on 54 years. @UNODC is proud to be the @UN lead to help Southeast Asia address political security challenges thru @UNODC_SEAP and our team and network of offices in the region @jdouglasSEA @ASEAN_UN @collie_brown
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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New @UNODC research highlights the sheer scale of synthetic drug production and trafficking in East and #SoutheastAsia . Access here: #DrugTrafficking
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Latest @UNODC_SEAP East SE Asia synthetic drug report reveals: 151 tons of methamphetamine seized in 2022 as supply returns to pre-pandemic levels, prices remain low, new synthetic drug products spreading @jdouglasSEA @yasdre
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Ministerial #ASEAN #border management conference @ASEAN_THAILAND @UNODC_SEAP for @ASEAN2019TH closes @jdouglasSEA summary, DG Suriya Chindawongse recommendations. Significant political momentum, network expanded, inputs for plan to safeguard region against #organizedcrime
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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The 2021 Southeast Asia Regional Programme Governance Meeting has happened. @UNODC_SEAP has updated stakeholders on 2020 delivery, anticipated 2021 highlights, results of recent evaluation, development of a new RP over year ahead #ASEAN #Mekong
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Smugglers & human traffickers take advantage of vulnerable people. Under the surface, they rely on corrupt officials to succeed. This story explains how #corruption plays a key role in #HumanTrafficking & #MigrantSmuggling in the #BaliProcess region 👇
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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. @UNODC_SEAP marks the 10th anniversary of the #BangkokRules on the treatment of women prisoners in #Thailand with @TIJthailand , business and international community. Much achieved to improve perceptions and conditions, but much more to do be it standards, capacity, #drugpolicy
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Street price of methamphetamine at record lows in East & Southeast Asia while purity has increased, making the drug more affordable, harmful. Major social and public health concerns compounded by #COVID19 #organizedcrime #drugpolicy @UNODC
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Southeast Asian journalists have launched a new network called 'Journalists Against Corruption'. The aim? To unite media practitioners dedicated to investigating and reporting on corruption issues. Learn more: #UnitedAgainstCorruption @PCIJdotOrg
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Brilliant brief @WFFThailand by @EdwinWiek for @UNODC_SEAP on #Thailand #Mekong #wildlife #trafficking and rescue days ago. Real urgency to address this #organizedcrime and the #corruption involved –habitat and species disappear as the calendar advances @jdouglasSEA @giobrouss
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"A perfect storm for smuggling." This is how an informant interviewed in Thailand by @UNODC described the situation in which many, like him, feel pressured to look for smuggling services. Read more: #SouthEastAsia
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. @ASEAN_THAILAND @UNODC_SEAP Bangkok #border ministerial @ASEAN2019TH . @prayutofficial “The region has experienced a significant increase in transnational crime in recent years, and we need to protect the #ASEAN Community from those that would do it harm”
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Unique strategic discussion @UNODC_SEAP @ONCB_Thai about #Thailand #Myanmar #border west of Bangkok, #organizedcrime and #trafficking connections to armed group territory, special economic zones and casinos @jdouglasSEA @yasdre
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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6 police stations in Phnom Penh have received equipment from @UNODC to help victims of gender-based violence. The units will also distribute important awareness and public information materials.
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"It is time to focus on the elephant in the room: corruption. It impacts the most vulnerable —low-income populations & women— impeding social inclusion, fostering inequality & inhibiting prosperity. It is time to act now with our partners, incl. @ASEAN PAC chair." - @M_Karimipour
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. @UNODC_SEAP expresses solidarity with Thailand in honour of the life and legacy of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Nominations are still open for the Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards🏆. Share your achievements combatting transboundary crimes that affect the environment in Asia. Apply👉 🗓️Deadline 30 June #organizedcrime #EndWildlifeCrime #ForNature
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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New @UNODC synthetic drug in East&SEAsia report tracks market dev. incl. during #COVID19 , warns of continued expansion, diversification, spread of opioids. Production & trafficking at record lvls, supply & purity up, prices down #organizedcrime #drugpolicy
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#Myanmar @UNODC_SEAP 2018 opium survey. Cultivation down 10% overall, South #Shan down 17%, #Kachin down 15%. Production 520tons=±53tons heroin. Remains concentrated around conflict areas. Regional drug economy changing #Mekong #drugpolicy
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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. @MFAThai @ASEAN_THAILAND hosted @UNODC_SEAP briefing today for @ASEAN region and partners on #organizedcrime , #corruption , #terrorism , #drugpolicy issues, 2018 delivery. Additional announcement and discussion on @ASEAN2019TH #border management priority
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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Introducing #BewareTheShare - key campaign by @UNODC in the fight against online child sexual exploitation and abuse in Southeast Asia. Learn more: #onlinesafety
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
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High level justice and public security officials from Southeast Asia at #SDG16 conference with @UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Her Highness Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol in Bangkok #Thailand today. #ruleoflaw a prerequisite for sustainable development
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
3 years
. @UNODC_SEAP @ONCB_Thai co-chair precursor chemical conference on latest #trafficking information, current practices, details of plan of action, with support 🇺🇸 🇯🇵. 9 parts of Govt #Thailand engaged. Next-up #Mekong , #ASEAN cooperation @jdouglasSEA @yasdre
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
4 years
The @UNODC_SEAP precursor team today provided 4 sets of specialized tech and 45 kits to Myanmar CCDAC DED to test chemicals and drugs in remote areas, packaged with training @unodc_lab . Important front-line capacity in the #Mekong supported by 🇯🇵 @JapanMissionVie 🇺🇸 @StateINL
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
5 years
#Organizedcrime have effectively capitalized on disparities to grow the drug trade and illicit businesses in #SoutheastAsia , and a collective #ASEAN #border management strategy will help the region” @jdouglasSEA at @ASEAN_THAILAND @UNODC_SEAP organized @ASEAN2019TH ministerial
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
4 years
Important: @UN #Asia #Pacific regional statement calling for closure of compulsory drug detention and rehabilitation centres, expanded voluntary health and social services for drug users. #COVID19 highlights urgency, #drugpolicy @ungass2016 @jdouglasSEA @Karen_Peters1 @OlivLermet
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
5 years
Key findings. #timber #wildlife #trafficking in #SoutheastAsia show global reach of #organizedcrime . Region is source, transit and destination, shortages have resulted in expanding supply chains from #Africa , improved access to remote areas will likely expand trafficking
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UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
2 years
The National Security Council 🇹🇭 @UNODC_SEAP 🇺🇳 hold high level national dialogue on transnational #Organizedcrime & borders, #Thailand ’s commitment to & plans for the #ASEAN Border Management Cooperation Roadmap @jdouglasSEA
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
6 years
. @UNODC_SEAP has started of a new transnational #organizedcrime threat assessment for the #ASEAN region and Asia to update understanding of illicit markets and dynamics. Experts in Bangkok to review data, sources and the process to finalise for early 2019
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
4 months
Today marks a key moment as we launch the Mongolia Law Enforcement Training (M-LET) project. With corruption, illicit trafficking, and cybercrime posing increasingly complex threats, this initiative is vital for enhancing law enforcement capabilities in #Mongolia 🇲🇳.
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
6 years
High level #ASEAN integration and #border security conference hosted by @UNODC_SEAP @MFAThai_PR_EN underway in Bangkok featuring Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong, Minister of Transport Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, @MFAThai , @jdouglasSEA #organizedcrime
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
2 years
🇺🇳 HONLEA Asia Pacific has closed in Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailand with countries agreeing to key priorities in drug policy, reforms and control. Excellent discussions and working groups leading to the coming global Commission on Narcotic Drugs @UNODC @CND_tweets
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
5 years
#Mekong ministers speak of the importance of new shared regional plan, @ungass2016 , addressing growth in market demand, taking on #organizedcrime and #trafficking , alternative development for impoverished communities #Cambodia #China #Laos #Myanmar @UNODC @jdouglasSEA @ONCB_Thai
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
3 years
Thailand @ONCB_Thai @UNODC_SEAP hold key border management meeting. 100 officials from the NSC, police, armed forces have discussed and reviewed BLO status, #Mekong #ASEAN cooperation, steps to improve capacity @jdouglasSEA @suchaya_m_unodc @valemichigan
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
2 years
#Unwaste has kicked-off its study tour in Brussels with delegates from Southeast Asia. Excellent discussions with 🇪🇺 stakeholders to improve cooperation and address #wastetrafficking . #organizedcrime
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
4 months
How can we combat #scams and trafficking for forced criminality? In #SoutheastAsia , we've established an emergency response network to combat #humantrafficking . Curious to learn more? ➡️ #EndHumanTrafficking
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
3 years
. @ASEAN should be prepared for a sharp rebound in #wildlife trafficking in a post-COVID19 scenario. @UNODC supports new regional efforts in South East #Asia under the political-security community of #ASEAN #organizedcrime
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
2 years
Thailand & @UNODC_SEAP have held an inter-agency meeting on a new national Narcotics Code. First #Mekong #ASEAN country with a @ungass2016 law, to reduce many drug sentences, promote community treatment as alternative @jdouglasSEA @SabharwalGita @ONCB_Thai
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
3 years
#OrganizedCrime has proven resilient during #COVID19 as East and Southeast Asia records 170tons of methamphetamine seizures in 2020, with trend continuing into 2021 #Mekong #ASEAN #drugpolicy
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
3 years
TOMORROW 11:00AM @FCCThai - Join us online for the launch and briefing of @UNODC 's annual report "Synthetic Drugs in East and Southeast Asia: Latest Developments and Challenges 2021" with @jdouglasSEA @yasdre and @ONCB_Thai #drugpolicy #organizedcrime #trafficking
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
5 months
The #Mekong is seeing a surge in #syntheticdrug production & trafficking. With drug prices at record lows & the consequences reverberating throughout the region, countries are working together to stem this illicit trade. Learn how: #CND67
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
4 years
Register for the coming live event on law enforcement and #wildlife crime in #Asia . Our experts will talk about key priorities: - Alex, cybercrime - Fabrizio, money laundering - Vale, border control - Tao, int'l cooperation - Steve WJC, capacity building
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
6 years
Migrant smuggling is a high-profit, low-risk #organizedcrime . @benjaminsmithis calls for smarter law enforcement and avenues for legal migration
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@UNODC_SEAP
UNODC Southeast Asia-Pacific
6 years
Myanmar @UNODC_SEAP East, South, Southeast Asian countries, international partners are assessing diversion #trafficking of chemicals, pharmaceuticals into synthetic drug production, discussing coming strategy
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