Richard Sargent

Richard Sargent is the AFP's Myanmar bureau chief.

Myanmar grants jailed Reuters journalists amnesty

Article Richard Sargent - 7 May 2019

Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were mobbed by media as they stepped out of Yangon's notorious Insein prison after their lengthy detention

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Reuters reporters jailed for seven years in Myanmar ‘state secrets’ case

Article Richard Sargent & Hla Hla Htay - 3 Sep 2018

The case has sparked an outcry among the international community as an attempt to muzzle reporting on the crackdown by Myanmar's security forces

Thais rejoice at success of dramatic cave rescue

Article Richard Sargent - 11 Jul 2018

The nerve-shredding three-day mission ended on Tuesday with the final group of four boys and the coach emerging from the cave

Eight rescued from Thai cave, but five remain trapped

Article Richard Sargent - 9 Jul 2018

Authorities say the rain could re-flood crucial parts of the cave complex that have been drained and make the escape route much harder

Thai cave rescue bid enters day two: 8 boys have been rescued

Article Richard Sargent - 9 Jul 2018

Looming rain was one of the main enemies of the operation, threatening to flood the cave complex in mountainous northern Thailand

Rescue efforts for boys trapped in Thai cave begin

Article Richard Sargent - 8 Jul 2018

The "Wild Boars" team has been confined in a cramped chamber several kilometres inside the Tham Luang cave complex since June 23

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Burma election hopeful pushes on, despite disadvantages

Article Richard Sargent - 8 Mar 2012

Unlike his charismatic opponent Aung San Suu Kyi, Soe Min does not get mobbed by adoring crowds, but is taking part in Burma's by-elections anyway.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

Special Reports

Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts