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    Sri Lanka Elections: NPP Vows Responsible Use of Two-Thirds Majority

    The NPP painted the island winning across ethnicities and religious groups and made history wining the Northern Jaffna district. NPP has pledged to wield its newly acquired two-thirds parliamentary majority responsibly, ensuring it is used to rebuild the country rather than entrench power.
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Court Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Arrest of Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Over Genocide Charges

    The charges against Hasina stem from the violent clashes during student-led protests against the government, which resulted in some 775 deaths and over 22,000 injuries, many caused by gunfire from police and Awami League supporters.
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    Democracy

    Sri Lanka’s Lawyers Collective Urges Repeal of Controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act

    The calls for the PTA’s repeal have gained traction both nationally and internationally, with growing support from various political factions. However, successive governments have...
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh: Constitutional Reform Commission Launches Public Feedback Website

    The commission aims to consult a diverse array of stakeholders, including constitutional experts, lawyers, civil society representatives, and youth activists. They are set to...
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    Civil society

    India Slips to 79th in World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2023: A Call for Reform

    Experts have pointed out that these challenges are not new but have been exacerbated in recent years due to various factors, including political pressures...
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    Democracy

    Model Reveals Why Debunking Election Misinformation Often Doesn’t Work

    Scientists at MIT and the University of California at Berkeley have created a computational model that analyzes the factors that help to determine whether...
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    Pashtun Tahafuz Movement Holds Jirga Amid Government Crackdown in Pakistan

    The outcome of the PTM’s efforts remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the voices of the Pashtun community are rising, demanding recognition and...
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    Democracy

    Pakistan’s Digital Censorship—The Real Cost of Internet Disruptions

    As Pakistan navigates this digital crisis, the government must confront difficult questions about the future of the internet in the country. Will it continue...
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