Saturday, November 26, 2022
Not over till it’s over
Rights advocates are cautiously optimistic over what will happen next after Tokyo adopted an ordinance recognizing same-sex partnerships.
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Whoever wins, everyone loses
Malaysia is heading toward an early general election, but few are optimistic that a change in leadership will actually lead...
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The hazards of being Hazara
A constantly persecuted ethnic and religious minority group in Afghanistan finds life even more perilous under Taliban rule.
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Punished for seeking the truth
Those trying to use India's Right to Information Act and seek public accountability are finding themselves up against all kinds...
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We run features, op-eds, analyses, and other original contents that probe issues around human rights and civil liberties, and illuminate the challenges of democratic governance in Asia as states and societies cope with the Covid-19 pandemic. We cover Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and South Asia.