IN FOCUS

‘The regime is executing protesters to create fear and suppress any attempt at new mobilisation’

‘De-escalation must be the primary objective’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘The police response to riots mustn’t happen again’

‘Only through adherence to humanitarian principles and the rule of law can we shift away from armed conflict’

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Pakistan’s election outcomes leave many unhappy

Voters have signalled they want an end to army’s power

‘After being an example of democracy in Africa, we are increasingly tending towards authoritarianism’

‘The rise of the populist right only further weakens trust in the political system’

‘Marriage equality is likely to pass – and inspire change in other Asian countries’

‘We need systemic transformation to stop the climate crisis’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘The regime uses executions to maintain its grip on power through fear and intimidation’