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Human Rights
Why Rex Tillerson Must Bring Up Human Rights on His First Asia Trip
By John Sifton
As Rex Tillerson prepares to head to China, Japan, and South Korea on his first major trip, he can't forget about human rights.
No, Sri Lanka Isn’t North Korea
By Taylor Dibbert
A misguided campaign gains traction.
Why Kazakhstan Goes to Court in the United States
By Casey Michel
Kazakhstan, over the past few years, has filed repeated lawsuits with American courts against opposition actors.
Mass Student Deaths in India's Maharashtra Highlight Rights Issues
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
An investigation in India finds mass mistreatment of tribal children in Maharashtra.
Sustained Concerns About Torture in Sri Lanka
By Taylor Dibbert
More concerns about torture and impunity in Sri Lanka.
A Lesson for the West From Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Discontent will never disappear, but dissent may become dangerous.
Understanding Sri Lanka, Two Years After Sirisena Defeated Rajapaksa
By Ankit Panda
Taylor Dibbert and Ankit Panda discuss Sri Lanka's domestic politics and foreign policy.
Reconsidering US Leadership at the Human Rights Council
By Taylor Dibbert
Notwithstanding the Obama administration’s modest achievements, continued engagement with the UN HRC is a good thing.
Asia's New Democracies and the Liberal World Order
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The key to global order may lie with Asia's emerging democracies.
Tajik Authorities Seek Long Prison Terms for IRPT Lawyers
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, in Geneva Tajikistan's human rights record will be up for discussion.
How Refugees Changed the Afghan-Pakistan Dynamic
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
Afghanistan's soil yearns for the return of its refugees.
Sri Lanka: Is Transitional Justice in Trouble?
By Taylor Dibbert
For Sri Lanka’s transitional justice process, the coming months are crucial.