ASIA

‘The world must recognise this as a sham election and support our struggle for genuine democracy’

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

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

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

CONFLICT | CRISIS

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

Japan’s right-wing populist rise

Xenophobic party benefits from economic anger to win significant parliamentary presence

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

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

Bangladesh’s next chapter: progress and pitfalls in democratic reform

Almost a year after an autocrat was toppled, the risk remains of a return to authoritarianism

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