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FREEDOM FOR EACH PERSON REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, RELIGION OR POLITICS
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## INVESTING IN LAOS ##
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1. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2003
Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
February 25, 2004
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2. Foreign Investment Law for Laos.
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3. Lao Labour Law.
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4. International Religious Freedom Report 2003
Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
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5. Amnesty International Report Laos 2003
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6. AI News Flash: Three foreigners released from death camp but Lao nationals are tortured and remain in detention.
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7. The Do's and Don'ts of travelling to Laos
It is important for every foreigner travelling to Laos to know certain
things that are classified as common practices in western countries are
forbidden by law and culture in Laos. The Lao PDR is a communist
dictatorship and whilst the majority of people are very friendly, the
authorities are very serious in "maintaining the peace, harmony and unity
of the Lao PDR". Observe the local customs and traditions and ask questions
if you are doubtful. It may just save your life.
This list does not intend to be an exhaustive list but only as a simple guide.
Take off your shoes when entering any building in places of worship or
people's houses.
If you are a woman, don't touch monk or religious statute as it is
believed that you will desecrate the holiness.
Hand shake between man and woman is regarded as sexual gesture.
Pointing is rude and especially when pointing with your feet. Foreigners
tend to cross their legs alot when sitting but to point the toe at another
is a sign of disrespect.
Boy friend and girl friend don't usually hold hands when appearing in
public together.
Friends of the same sex may hold hands or appear to be close to each
other when appearing together in public.
Certain places in the temple are only for men and women are not allowed
to enter.
Always wear appropriate attire (shirt, long pants, long skirt e.g.) when
attending or visiting temples or government offices.
Show the posture of inferior or respect (preferably to kneel down) or
being in lower position when
communicating with monk.
Kissing in public is regarded as an obscene act.
Pornography or explicit sexual materials are forbidden and even enshrine
in the Criminal Code of Laos (Clause 127).
Adultery is a crime in Laos and carry a jail term for both parties
(Clause 117 of the Criminal Code of Laos).
Sexual Intercourse between adults who are not legally married to each
other is a crime and carry a jail term as punishment.
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## GEM MINING LAOS ##
Fresh evidence to show the mass destruction of the Foreign Investment Project
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They Tried to Hide the Truth!
Source X Files: http://www.foreignprisoners.com
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This report was compiled by Securicor [Laos] on 27 September 2000 … long before the Securicor Managers Kerry and Kay Danes were taken hostage and falsely convicted. A copy of the report was given in September 2000 to the Highest Government Officials in Laos as evidence to show that the Government authorities and AD Hoc Committee handling the Gem Mining Lao case, were corrupt and miss-representing the leadership of Laos, and that they deliberately ignored the Prime Minister's Directive No. 007/PM dated 17 July 2000 to secure Gem Mining Laos pending a full investigation.
Gem Mining Directors were accused by those same Lao authorities who failed to follow their Prime Minister's Directive… of causing this mass destruction.
# SECURITY AUDIT REPORT 001 - 27/09/2000 - CLICK HERE #
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