SOUTH ASIA

‘The Taliban have effectively silenced women’s voices’

‘Civil society organisations are at the forefront of the fight against gender-based violence’

‘A government that commits crimes against humanity shouldn’t stay in power under any circumstances’

Bangladesh’s opportunity for democracy

Protest movement forces out authoritarian leader to create new possibilities

‘The interim government must ensure justice for the wrongs of the past regime’

‘The Doha meeting has raised concerns the UN is indirectly legitimising the Taliban’

‘The government must hold accountable those responsible for excessive force against protesters’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘Civic space is the victim of zero-sum game politics and dysfunctional democratic institutions’

‘The Supreme Court said the constitutional right to life includes the right to a healthy environment’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

India’s election: cracks start to show in authoritarian rule

Strongman leader weakened as results fall short of expectations