SOUTHEAST ASIA

‘Being a human rights lawyer has had a huge personal cost’

Myanmar’s forgotten crisis

International lack of action is allowing military junta to get away with murder

‘This victory belongs to everyone who supported and fought with us’

Indonesia’s new criminal code: a turn for the worse

Long-overdue changes to outdated law only make it more hostile to women, LGBTQI+ people and other excluded groups

‘The new Criminal Code spells danger for civil society’

Malaysia: will new government bring real change?

Challenger promising to improve civic space comes to power – but political volatility is likely to continue

‘Young voters could be Malaysia’s kingmakers’

‘Communities have the right to have their opinions heard and considered’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Indonesia: fuel price protests at high-handed government

Country the latest in global wave of economic protests

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘The ruling military junta uses fear as a domination tool’