ASIA

‘Civil society plays key roles in tackling natural disasters and man-made threats, notably from China’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Civil society realises the importance of joint actions to protect rights and freedoms’

‘The law is not about national security – it’s about the authoritarian regime’s control’

‘The government curtails online expression critical of democratic and governance deficits’

‘Civil society efforts will be crucial to the quality of the elections’

Indonesia’s election spells trouble for civil society

Former general accused of human rights abuses likely next president

‘The risks posed by Taliban rule are too grave for the international community to ignore’

‘Prabowo’s victory represents the worst-case scenario for the future of human rights’

Pakistan’s election outcomes leave many unhappy

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

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