SOUTH ASIA

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’

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

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

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

‘People expressed at the ballot box their frustration over the economic crisis and political corruption’

Afghan women refuse to be silenced

Struggle to end gender apartheid needs full international support

‘We continue working to make sure Afghan girls and women are heard and not forgotten’