SOUTHEAST ASIA

‘Rather than strengthening democratic institutions, the government is entrenching military power’

Andrie Yunus | INDONESIA

‘Duterte’s arrest reinforces the principle that leaders are not above international law’

Maria Sol Taule | PHILIPPINES

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

‘The junta’s sham election cannot pave the way for real political change and should not be legitimised’

Nyein | MYANMAR

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘The transmigration plan threatens Papua’s autonomy and Indigenous ways of life’

Budi Hernawan | INDONESIA

‘Once-safe havens for political exiles have become dangerous territories’

Phil Robertson | THAILAND

‘The NGO bill would give the government sweeping powers over civil society organisations’

anonymous | THAILAND

‘Genuine peace cannot be achieved as long as the military remains in control’

Kyaw Win | MYANMAR

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘The international community should help amplify the voices of Indonesians standing up to corrupt elites’

Alvin Nicola | INDONESIA

‘Restrictions on solidarity protests are unconstitutional’

Nelson Roldão | TIMOR-LESTE

‘Increased US military aid will worsen the already dire human rights situation’

Cristina Palabay | PHILIPPINES