SOUTHEAST ASIA

‘The entrenched system instils fear, making progress for civil society slow and difficult’

Indonesia’s election spells trouble for civil society

Former general accused of human rights abuses likely next president

‘Prabowo’s victory represents the worst-case scenario for the future of human rights’

‘Marriage equality is likely to pass – and inspire change in other Asian countries’

‘We must become an example of successful societal resistance against the threat of autocratic rule’

Myanmar’s military catastrophe: three years and counting

Junta doesn’t have full control – and is lashing out at civilians

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘Climate change is no longer theoretical. It is a fact of life and a threat to our lives’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Vietnam: another turn of the screw

Environmental activism in the crosshairs of repression

‘The government hates losing face and has zero tolerance for criticism’

‘The government is headed by a former dictator’s son who reached power in a suspicious manner’