ASIA

‘The government hates losing face and has zero tolerance for criticism’

‘The legal vulnerability of LGBTQI+ people leads to harassment and discrimination’

‘The government is headed by a former dictator’s son who reached power in a suspicious manner’

‘Historical memory of martial law under Marcos Senior gives us strength to persevere’

‘Calling this a free and fair election would be a betrayal to the people of Maldives’

Thailand: democratic demands for change thwarted

Military-aligned parties part of new government that excludes election winners

Hong Kong goes after its exiles

International arrest warrants and bounties all part of a picture of transnational repression

‘True freedom cannot be granted by external forces; it needs to be claimed by people’

Cambodia’s election a blatant farce

Electoral ritual grounded in repression paves way for dynastic succession

Nepal’s same-sex marriage breakthrough

Court decision must now be followed by legal change