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extrajudicial killings
The Taliban’s Afghanistan: Retribution, Refugees, and Violent Extremism
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
An overwhelming element of vengeance continues to drive the Taliban’s policies, as illustrated by continued reports of killings and broken promises.
In Post-Coup Myanmar: ‘Death Squads’ and Extrajudicial Killings
By Manny Maung
Pro-junta armed groups that have claimed responsibility for of extrajudicial killings have faced no consequences in Myanmar.
Duterte Says He Will ‘Never Apologize’ for Drug War Deaths
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader's war on narcotics is perhaps the only policy that he has carried through consistently since his election in 2016.
Duterte: Hold Me Responsible for Killings in Drug Crackdown
By Associated Press
"If you get killed, it's because I'm enraged by drugs," Duterte said.
Democracy Is Dying in Bangladesh. Targeted Sanctions Could Save It.
By Toby Cadman
Sanctions are a critical and powerful tool to spur much-needed reform.
Bangladesh’s ‘Crossfire’ Culture Hits Home
By Brad Adams
Bangladeshi security forces have allegedly extrajudicially killed over 2,400 people during Sheikh Hasina's decade in power.
Killing of Philippines Peace Consultant Sparks Scrutiny of Government Investigations
By Nick Aspinwall
The death of activist Randy Echanis drew criticism of Quezon City’s police force, along with government probes of politically motivated killings.
The Ampatuan Massacre: A Decade-Long Fight For Justice
By Joshua Mcdonald
In the Philippines, justice for victims of a massacre are overshadowed by rampant extrajudicial killings.
Is Duterte Drumming Up a Red Scare in the Philippines?
By Michael Beltran
With the president's allies victorious in the recent elections, Duterte seems set to pursue his desired policies.
Bangladesh’s Crossfire Doctrine
By Siddharthya Roy
Extrajudicial killings spike in Bangladesh’s “Duterte style” drug war.
The Cambodia Conundrum: What Is Wrong With Hun Sen?
By John Sifton
Cambodia’s allies and donors can and should press Hun Sen to end the repression of the opposition.
One Year Later, Duterte Remains a Human Rights Nightmare
By James Gomez
“I don’t care about human rights, you better believe me.”
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