ASIA

‘The authoritarian regime uses collective punishment to discourage any challenge to its authority’

Khursand Khurramov | TAJIKISTAN

‘Pride was more than just a party – it was also a protest’

Ryan Silverio | THAILAND

‘Sustainable peace will require honest political will from both Cambodia and Thailand’

Sok Udom Deth | CAMBODIA

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Controversial legislative measures triggered a citizen-led mass movement’

Leah Lin | TAIWAN

‘Arrests were made during a time of political crisis and many were politically motivated’

Melani Gunathilaka | SRI LANKA

‘The diaspora is playing key roles in advocating for human rights and raising international awareness’

Laura Naw | HONG KONG

‘Authoritarian laws outlast authoritarian rulers, so we must dismantle them’

Taqbir Huda | BANGLADESH

‘Democratic states have been slow to recognise Chinese transnational repression on their soil’

Scilla Alecci | UNITED STATES

‘The roots of young people’s political disengagement lie in their lack of representation’

Aoi Horiuchi | JAPAN

‘As far-right forces gain ground, the political landscape is shifting to the right’

Hyun-Phil Na | SOUTH KOREA