SOUTH ASIA

‘The government’s true motivation is to control the public narrative and silence dissent’

Nepal’s Gen Z uprising: time for youth-led change

Social media ban sparks mass protests, forcing out prime minister and offering lessons for movements worldwide

‘The government was corrupt and willing to kill its own people to stay in power’

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

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’

Human rights the hidden casualty in Kashmir conflict

Fragile ceasefire persists between India and Pakistan but rights abuses continue

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘The ceasefire offers a narrow window for real change’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Despite deep-rooted prejudice against Dalits, encouraging shifts are emerging among young urban people’

‘Protecting Afghan refugees is not merely a humanitarian gesture – it is a legal obligation’