Lia Sciortino

@liasciortino.bsky.social

global citizen landed in Southeast Asia from Europe - former Asia regional director Rockefeller Foundation & IDRC, senior adviser Ausaid (DFAT) and program officer Ford Foundation, now founding director @seajunction.bsky.social (www.rosaliasciortino.com)

@thediplomat.com Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 PMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

On paper, Cambodia often appears as a site of religious tolerance, boasting favorable scores in global indices that measure selected elements of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB). buff.ly/sFELhzj

buff.lyBehind the Veil of Religious Harmony in CambodiaAggregate rankings mistake the absence of overt conflict and the fear of speaking up for genuine tolerance.

@channelnewsasia.bsky.social Oct 19, 2026, 11:26 PMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

PM2.5 elevated in three regions across Singapore; PSI unhealthy in two

channelnewsasia.comPM2.5 elevated in three regions across Singapore; PSI unhealthy in twoThe National Environment Agency said that the haze in Singapore might be reduced on Tuesday since showers are forecast for the country and the surrounding region.

@myanmarip.bsky.social Oct 19, 2026, 4:52 AMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

Access to #Starlink internet has declined significantly in Pinlebu, #Sagaing Region, due to rising service costs and increased taxation by the #NUG.

www.shannivoice.com/pinlebu-star...

@xunlingau.bsky.social Oct 18, 2026, 9:43 PMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

busy week coming up inc
@thepeopleswant.bsky.social "Revolutions of our Times" tour is in Montreal, Ottawa & Kingston.
talk by @shibanim.bsky.social on attacks on the press in SEA. @versobooks.bsky.social launch a new books series w/ @elifriedman.bsky.social & @letahongfincher.bsky.social
& more👇

Milk Tea Alliance Calendar@mtacalendar.bsky.socialOct 18, 2026, 7:57 PM

Here's the events🧵for for the coming week #MilkTeaAlliance Europe has seen some major protests in Belgium, Italy, Portugal & France, over the cost of living & in Thailand protests continued against the IMF & World Bank prachataienglish.com/node/12078 People tired of being exploited! 1/

aljazeera.comCost of living protests hit Belgium, Italy, Portugal and FranceHundreds of thousands take to the streets for separate demonstrations, putting pressure on governments across the EU.

@geraldnguyensg.bsky.social Oct 18, 2026, 2:01 PMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

Emily Chen talks with Chloe Tan about why ASEAN household resilience is being decided in queues, payroll cycles, utility access, and food routes - not at the announcement line. The episode spends most of its time on Thailand's flood-admin gap,... #Podcast

@seajunction.bsky.social Oct 18, 2026, 6:54 AMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

📢 อัปเดตสถานการณ์เมียนมารายเดือน ครั้งที่ 65
📅 27 ตุลาคม 2569
🕓 16:00–17:00 น. (เวลาประเทศไทย)
💻 เข้าร่วมผ่าน Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/87963645178
ถ่ายทอดสดผ่าน Facebook
SEA Junction,Mizzima - Myanmar News - English Edition
,The Irrawaddy - English Edition
#SEAJunction #Myanmar

@mtacalendar.bsky.social Oct 17, 2026, 3:49 PMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

New event
📆27th Oct
🕓4pm Thailand Time

@seajunction.bsky.social hold their 65th #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar update session with Toe Zaw Latt & @liasciortino.bsky.social

Join via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8796364517
& on FB live

Details:
seajunction.org/event/65th-w...

65th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates

What are the latest developments in Myanmar, and what do they mean for the country’s ongoing struggle for democracy?

Join SEA Junction, in collaboration with media partners Mizzima and The Irrawaddy, for the 65th #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar Monthly Update. The session will provide an analysis of recent events and an opportunity to discuss the ongoing crisis and the democratic movement in Myanmar.

27 October 2026
4:00–5:00 PM (Bangkok Time)
Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8796364517

@mtacalendar.bsky.social Oct 18, 2026, 7:57 PMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

Here's the events🧵for for the coming week #MilkTeaAlliance

Europe has seen some major protests in Belgium, Italy, Portugal & France, over the cost of living & in Thailand protests continued against the IMF & World Bank
prachataienglish.com/node/12078
People tired of being exploited!
1/

@xunlingau.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 2:22 PMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

Today, Thai activists & groups carried out protests against the IMF & world bank as the annual 6 day meeting takes place in Bangkok.

More from Thalugaz here:
www.instagram.com/p/DegxENEEu66/

Thai police prevent protesters from climbing up to one of the sky walks.

Protesters march towards the IMF & World bank meeting sites holding banners.

Protesters hold signs criticising the IMF & World bank
One sign reads Privatise profits, socialise losses
another reads Fuck the World Bank

@seajunction.bsky.social Oct 16, 2026, 5:55 AMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

💚 ขอบคุณทุกคนที่มาร่วมกิจกรรมเมื่อวานนี้!
SEA Junction ขอขอบคุณทุกคนที่เข้าร่วมกิจกรรม Young Thai Content Creators, Considering Migrant Workers’ Stories
#SEAJunction #SEAMobilities #แรงงานข้ามชาติ #การย้ายถิ่น #สื่อสร้างสรรค์ #วิดีโอสั้น

@seajunction.bsky.social Oct 16, 2026, 7:57 AMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

📰 New Publication by Lia Sciortino Sumaryono | Myanmar and the “ASEAN Way”
🔗 Read the full article:
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026...
#SEAJunction #Myanmar #ASEAN #ASEANWay #HumanRights

@seajunction.bsky.social Oct 16, 2026, 8:02 AMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

📰 Between Bombs and Red Carpets
What happens when diplomacy takes precedence over accountability?
Read Lia Sciortino Sumaryono article in The Irrawaddy on ASEAN’s response to Myanmar’s crisis.
🔗 irrawaddy.com/opinion/gues...
#SEAJunction #Myanmar #ASEAN #ASEANWay #HumanRights

@liasciortino.bsky.social Oct 16, 2026, 11:21 AM

Thank you to the artist who created this video of the #coupyears #photo #exhibition in #Jakarta
#myanmar #burma #resistance #asean

SEA Junction@seajunction.bsky.socialOct 16, 2026, 10:40 AM

📸 The Coup Years; A Visual Chronicle of Resistance in Myanmar Video by Yit Edited by Rebel 1991 #TheCoupYears #Myanmar #JakartaArt #SEAJunction www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgvS...

youtube.comအာဏာသိမ်းနှစ်များ | Resistance in Myanmar (Exhibition)YouTube video by Rebel 1991

@seajunction.bsky.social Oct 16, 2026, 10:40 AMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

📸 The Coup Years; A Visual Chronicle of Resistance in Myanmar
Video by Yit
Edited by Rebel 1991
#TheCoupYears #Myanmar #JakartaArt #SEAJunction
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgvS...

@asia.nikkei.com Oct 16, 2026, 11:01 AMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

Indonesia stocks plunge after MSCI signals possible downgrade in status

Jakarta Composite Index plummets over 10% as concerns over capital outflows mount
asia.nikkei.com/business/mark...

@ilpost.it Oct 16, 2026, 11:05 AMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

Migliaia di studenti stanno manifestando in tutta Italia

@channelnewsasia.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 3:22 PMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

Singapore looking into companies responsible for haze-causing fires, may take legal action: PM Wong

@seajunction.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 6:13 AMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

📚 Thank you to everyone who joined yesterday’s book launch of Aung San Suu Kyi by Mon Mon Myat and Living the Coup by SEA Junction at Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace, Jakarta. 💚 #TheCoupYears #Myanmar #SEAJunction

@seajunction.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 7:21 AMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

🎸 Soundcheck in progress! HARDIANGGA and The Brandals are getting ready for this evening’s events at The Coup Years at Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace, Jakarta. See you tonight! ❤️‍🔥 #TheCoupYears #LiveMusic #JakartaEvents #SEAJunction

@seajunction.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 7:55 AMReposted by @liasciortino.bsky.social

💚 Thank you to everyone who visited *The Coup Years* today! Join us this evening for the final event, featuring *A Long Way Panglong*, a discussion, and live music by HARDIANGGA and The Brandals at Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace, Jakarta. #TheCoupYears #JakartaEvents #SEAJunction

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