ASIA

‘Restrictions on solidarity protests are unconstitutional’

‘Civil society organisations are at the forefront of the fight against gender-based violence’

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

Thailand: new prime minister, same old problems

Repressive laws likely to remain despite change at the top

‘Human rights conditions will likely worsen as the country descends into a police state’

‘A government that commits crimes against humanity shouldn’t stay in power under any circumstances’

‘We face repression because we disrupt projects that benefit powerful people and corporations’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Bangladesh’s opportunity for democracy

Protest movement forces out authoritarian leader to create new possibilities

‘The interim government must ensure justice for the wrongs of the past regime’

Cambodia’s young environmental activists pay a heavy price

Jailing of Mother Nature members part of broader pattern of repression

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT