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Human Rights
What's Behind the 2017 Rakhine State Crisis in Myanmar?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The eruption of Rohingya insurgency has taken the long-simmering Rakhine State crisis to a new level.
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.
Who Protects Indians From the Taxman’s Algorithms?
By Aswin Mannepalli
As the Indian government scrutinizes the digital lives of its citizens to root out economic crime, fundamental rights could be in jeopardy.
A Chinese Student Disappeared. China Blames US Democracy
By DD Wu
Chinese media blame U.S. democratic system for its incompetence after a Chinese student is abducted.
One Year Later, Duterte Remains a Human Rights Nightmare
By James Gomez
“I don’t care about human rights, you better believe me.”
Mounting Religious Violence in Sri Lanka
By Taylor Dibbert
Violence against Muslims and Christians is cause for concern.
Forced Labor Continues in World Bank Project Areas in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
In a new report, Human Rights Watch says the World Bank's Uzbekistan projects are tainted with forced labor.
As Papua New Guinea Approaches New Elections, Human Rights Concerns Persist
By Kate Schuetze
As Papua New Guinea's election approaches, its human rights record remains troubling.
No Justice for Lawyers in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
New report, same old story: Dushanbe's crackdown on lawyers continues.
Where Are US-ASEAN Ties Headed in the Trump Era?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Will ASEAN-U.S. ties flounder in the Trump era as the United States' attention shifts to Northeast Asia?
Silence and Fear a Year After a Prominent Bangladeshi Activist’s Murder
By Erin Kilbride
With the death of Xulhaz a year ago, LGBTI rights work in Bangladesh came to a halt.
A Human Shield in Kashmir Raises Questions About Indian Army Overreach
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A video gone viral on social media has India up in arms.