IN FOCUS

Myanmar’s military catastrophe: three years and counting

Junta doesn’t have full control – and is lashing out at civilians

CONFLICT | CRISIS

Serbia’s suspicious election

Protests follow evidence of illegal voting by ruling party supporters

Democracy alive and well in Taiwan

Vibrant election campaign against backdrop of China’s threat

Guatemala’s chance for a new beginning

New president takes office promising to fight corruption and impunity

CENTRAL AMERICA

Iran, back to the grim normal

How long will order restored by violence last?

Bangladesh: election with a foregone conclusion

Ruling party’s win guaranteed by pre-election crackdown

Gaza: international system failing latest test

Consensus on ceasefire urgently needed as atrocities continue

CONFLICT | CRISIS

Afghanistan: gender apartheid must be stopped

Persistent acts of internal resistance must be backed by international pressure

Sudan’s conflict needs civil society solutions

Peace can’t be left in the hands of the generals

CONFLICT | CRISIS

Latvia: a vital first step towards marriage equality

Passage of civil unions bill followed by anti-rights backlash