ASIA

‘The Social Network Bill is part of a broader strategy to tighten control over digital communication’

‘The junta’s sham election cannot pave the way for real political change and should not be legitimised’

‘The new criminal laws mark a shift from a ‘rule of law’ to a ‘rule by law’ model that prioritises state control’

‘Thailand’s treatment of Uyghur refugees violates international standards’

‘The transmigration plan threatens Papua’s autonomy and Indigenous ways of life’

‘Once-safe havens for political exiles have become dangerous territories’

‘Journalists who challenge authority continue to face potentially deadly consequences’

‘The NGO bill would give the government sweeping powers over civil society organisations’

‘If mainstream parties fail to address voter frustration, right-wing populism could grow’

South Korea: democracy defended

People defeat presidential power grab