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Malaysian Authorities Seize ‘Pride’ Watches in Raids on Swatch Outlets

Malaysian Authorities Seize ‘Pride’ Watches in Raids on Swatch Outlets

By Sebastian Strangio
The May 13-14 raids stem from the religious right's growing attack on LGBTQ symbols and expression.
Okinawans March for Peace as Japan Beefs Up US Military Alliance

Okinawans March for Peace as Japan Beefs Up US Military Alliance

By Cristian Martini Grimaldi
Even while Tokyo moves to bolster its defense capabilities, residents of Okinawa continue to protest the militarization of their homeland.

Hong Kong Leader Condemns Unusual Uptick in Registration Withdrawals From Organ Donation System

Hong Kong Leader Condemns Unusual Uptick in Registration Withdrawals From Organ Donation System

By Kanis Leung
Since raising the possibility of establishing an organ transplant mutual assistance program with mainland China in December, Hong Kong has received nearly 5,800 withdrawal applications.

How Afghan Girls Are Overcoming Barriers Through Online Learning

How Afghan Girls Are Overcoming Barriers Through Online Learning

By Laiq Zirack
Deprived of education for more than 600 days, Afghan girls seek refuge in online education even though access is scarce and difficult. 

Amitav Acharya on the Tragedy of Modern Myanmar

Amitav Acharya on the Tragedy of Modern Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's prospects of democracy and development "have been repeatedly thwarted by a predatory military and an indifferent international community."
Southern Thailand’s ‘Insurgency Express’

Southern Thailand’s ‘Insurgency Express’

By Gerard McDermott and Richard Humphries
The railway from Hat Yai to Sungai Golok offers numerous glimpses into a borderland marred by conflict and marked by contradiction.

China’s Crackdown on Foreign Firms Is a Symptom of a Much Deeper Problem

China’s Crackdown on Foreign Firms Is a Symptom of a Much Deeper Problem

By Sarah Cook
Investigations in the business sector are just the tip of the iceberg. Politicized prosecutions are a growing blight on Chinese society.
The Disappearance of Dil Mohammed: A Voice for the Rohingya Silenced

The Disappearance of Dil Mohammed: A Voice for the Rohingya Silenced

By Shafiur Rahman
On January 18, prominent advocate Dil Mohammed was abducted from a Rohingya camp in No Man’s Land. He has not been heard from since.

Is Rohingya Repatriation Finally Moving Forward?

Is Rohingya Repatriation Finally Moving Forward?

By Saume Saptaparna Nath
A group of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh recently visited Myanmar’s Rakhine State to lay the groundwork for repatriation. Is Myanmar serious about the effort? 

How Japanese Civilians Are Supporting Ukraine

How Japanese Civilians Are Supporting Ukraine

By Jon Letman
As the need for humanitarian aid grew, Japanese citizens continued to send Bogdan Parkhomenko – a Ukrainian with strong ties to Japan – goods and money, asking him to share with those in need. 

Bhutanese Refugee Scam Puts Nepal’s Political Leaders Under Scrutiny

Bhutanese Refugee Scam Puts Nepal’s Political Leaders Under Scrutiny

By Prakash Neupane
Nepal is in an uproar over high-ranking politicians’ involvement in a scheme to fake refugee status for Nepalis hoping to move to the U.S. 
Malaysia Announces Plans To Decriminalize Minor Drug Offenses

Malaysia Announces Plans To Decriminalize Minor Drug Offenses

By Sebastian Strangio
The proposal is the latest in a series of criminal justice reforms being pursued by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government.

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