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Human Rights
Kyrgyz MP Pushes Back on US Human Rights Assessment
By Catherine Putz
"In the global confrontation it can be observed as part of the information war.”
Iran: Diplomacy and Human Rights
By Sir David Amess MP
Italy’s prime minister should have learned from last week’s Austria-Iran dispute.
Political Prisoners and Sri Lanka’s Sincerity Crisis
By Taylor Dibbert
Colombo’s cowardice regarding Tamil political prisoners is deeply troubling.
The US Must Pay More Attention to Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice Debate
By Taylor Dibbert
During the U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue, Washington should elevate Sri Lanka’s transitional justice debate.
Problems Continue to Plague Sri Lanka’s Northern Province
By Taylor Dibbert
In spite of the country’s recent democratic gains, problems continue to plague Sri Lanka’s Tamil-dominated Northern Province.
Explaining Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka
By Taylor Dibbert
Transitional justice in Sri Lanka will be a long, difficult process; awareness-raising is absolutely essential.
Myanmar’s Contradictory Message on Political Prisoners
By John Quinley III
The revolving door of releases and convictions continues.
Pakistan’s Conflict Zone Migrants
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan's reputation as a source of illegal economic migrants demands government scrutiny.
Not Much Room for Criticism in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Human rights group issues report cataloging violations in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
Samantha Power and US Sri Lanka Policy
By Taylor Dibbert
With a transfer of power in Colombo, the Obama administration looks to put Sri Lanka in the win column for U.S. democracy promotion efforts.
Bangladesh's Democratic Backsliding: Time to Act Before It's Too Late
By Lord Carlile of Berriew CBE QC
Time to stop the executions of political opponents and restore the rule of law.
Sri Lanka Moves in the Right Direction on Internet Freedom
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s new government moves in the right direction on internet freedom, although concerns about surveillance technologies persist.