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Human Rights
Malaysia Still on the Wrong Path on Women’s Rights
By David Hutt
A recent UN conference scrutinized the country’s record with respect to female genital mutilation.
All These Years Later, Do Not Forget the Kunan-Poshpora Mass Rapes
By Priyanka Borpujari
The Indian Army's violence against Kashmiri women must be etched in the history books.
Journalist's Detention a Test Case for Uzbek Regime on Human Rights
By Catherine Putz
Bobomurod Abdullaev, a journalist, was detained in September 2017 by Uzbekistan's secret police.
Top UN Human Rights Official Completes Mission to Indonesia
By Jack Britton
While proposed new laws may threaten human rights in Indonesia, the country continues to engage positively with the UN and other bodies.
Justice Eludes Victims of Nepal’s Civil War
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal’s two transitional justice mechanisms have failed to deliver justice to war-era victims.
Politics Unfolds at the Olympic Games
By Lindsay Lloyd
The Olympics can be a platform to champion human rights as many nations don’t deserve a place of honor at the games.
American Obsequiousness in Sri Lanka Continues
By Taylor Dibbert
Washington continues with a misguided approach.
The US Should Not Be Rehabilitating Indonesia’s Abusive Special Forces
By Andreas Harsono
The Indonesian military’s past abuses should not be forgotten.
Don’t Be Fooled by Sri Lanka’s UN Engagement
By Taylor Dibbert
Colombo remains unserious about transitional justice.
The Danger of Linking the Rohingya Crisis to Terrorism
By Sahar Khan
The perils of portraying the Rohingya crisis through securitized lens are quickly becoming apparent.
Political Struggles at Home Shape Beijing’s Meddling Abroad
By Sarah Cook
Authoritarian rule in China poses a growing threat to democracy elsewhere.
Long Past Time for Sanctions on Myanmar’s Generals
By John Sifton
The Burmese military's atrocities in Rakhine state cannot go unpunished.