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Cambodian News Organization Closes Following PM Hun Sen’s Order

Cambodian News Organization Closes Following PM Hun Sen’s Order

By Sebastian Strangio
The leader accused Voice of Democracy, one of the country's few independent news sources, of harming the "dignity and reputation" of the Cambodian government.
How China Tries to Bamboozle the United Nations

How China Tries to Bamboozle the United Nations

By William Nee
At Geneva next week, the Chinese government will try to convince a U.N. committee that it is a paragon of economic, social, and cultural rights.

New York Police Officer Once Accused of Working for China Wants Answers

New York Police Officer Once Accused of Working for China Wants Answers

By Bobby Caina Calvan 
It made headlines when Baimadajie Angwang was accused of feeding information about Tibetan refugees to Beijing. But the charges were quietly dropped.

An Alarming New Bill Takes Aim at Pakistan’s Shias

An Alarming New Bill Takes Aim at Pakistan’s Shias

By Asad Gokal and Jaffer A. Mirza
Pakistan is strengthening  its controversial anti-blasphemy laws – with potentially deadly results for religious minority groups.

Bollywood Film on Holey Artisan Attack Triggers Controversy in Bangladesh

Bollywood Film on Holey Artisan Attack Triggers Controversy in Bangladesh

By Asif Muztaba Hassan and Nazifa Raidah
Social media has been abuzz with Bangladeshis opposing the making of “Faraaz,” mostly averring that it is Bangladesh’s story to tell.
Japan Downgrades COVID-19 Threat Despite Spike in Deaths

Japan Downgrades COVID-19 Threat Despite Spike in Deaths

By Thisanka Siripala
The government lowered the legal status of COVID-19 even as it grapples with a deadly outbreak. 

In Afghanistan, Women Give Up Freedom to Stay Alive

In Afghanistan, Women Give Up Freedom to Stay Alive

By Samina Ansari and Elliott Memmi
Far from seeing their rights as bargaining chips for aid, Afghan women live in a reality where the mounting restrictions also affect their ability to survive.
China Is Far From Alone in Experiencing Population Decline

China Is Far From Alone in Experiencing Population Decline

By Michele Bruni
Beijing can glean valuable lessons from other countries’ struggles with low birthrates – first and foremost the need to embrace immigration.

Thailand Tightens Laws on Meth Possession Amid Regional Drug Boom

Thailand Tightens Laws on Meth Possession Amid Regional Drug Boom

By Sebastian Strangio
In recent years, Myanmar-based drug syndicates have driven a regional boom in the production of amphetamine-style stimulants.

Kyrgyzstan’s Media Under Pressure

Kyrgyzstan’s Media Under Pressure

By Catherine Putz
From well-known independent outlets to bloggers, the country's vibrant media are under increasing threat.

What If China Isn’t Really That Unique?

What If China Isn’t Really That Unique?

By Evan Freidin
Trends relating to birth rates and tech industry layoffs are not unique to China, but a part of a broader story of global change.
Pakistan Blocks Wikipedia, Says It Hurt Muslim Sentiments

Pakistan Blocks Wikipedia, Says It Hurt Muslim Sentiments

By Munir Ahmed
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority says it blocked Wikipedia because a 48-hour deadline to remove content  it said was blasphemous was ignored.

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