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Governance
Finance and Economy
Few Dare to Steer Sri Lanka’s Rudderless Economic Ship
Two Sri Lankan finance ministers have resigned in the space of two days. The governor of the country’s central bank had also resigned on...
Accountability
In Sri Lanka, Rajapaksas on the Ropes
With the economy in freefall and basics such as food and fuel in dangerously short supply, there is mounting public anger against a failing...
Afghanistan
Islamic Religious leaders Urge Taliban to Reopen all Girls’ Schools
The conference was organised by the Mutahida Shariat Mahaz, a network of religious leaders and scholars from all Islamic sects from across the country...
Finance and Economy
Diplomats Voice Concern as Sri Lanka Imposes Emergency to Scuttle Protests
Given the disturbing human rights track record of the Sri Lankan government, especially under the Rajapaksa family, there is concern among those watching the...
Freedom of speech and expression
India Supports UN’s Rights Council ‘Fake News’ Resolution; States Urged to Tackle Hate Speech
Officially sponsored by Ukraine, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the UK and US, the draft resolution presented to the Geneva forum emphasised the primary role...
Governance
A Battle Between a UN Chief & US Envoy Ends in a Decisive Blow with an American Veto
The independence of the Secretary-General is a longstanding myth perpetuated mostly outside the UN. But as an international civil servant, he is expected to...
Accountability
Sri Lanka Government Clamps Curfew in Colombo to Curb Protests
People spilled on to the streets overnight, blaming the government for the economic mess and demanding the President’s resignation. The lifting of the blackout...
Civil society
War in Ukraine Morally Unacceptable, Politically Indefensible, Militarily Nonsensical
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has received credible allegations that Russian armed forces have used cluster munitions in populated...
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Discrimination Against Nepali Dalits Needs Urgent Action, Says Amnesty Report
The State of Nepal falls short to protect Dalits, the report says, adding that distrust in the police and...
Over 300 Dead as Floods Batter Afghanistan
Taliban authorities sent helicopters to try to assist civilians overnight after receiving reports that over 100 people were stranded.
Over...
Exploration of Women Farmer Collectives: Gender Dynamics and Socioeconomic Realities
In the quest to fathom the lives of women farmers, a profound metamorphosis surfaces, characterized by a significant paradigm...
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Discrimination Against Nepali Dalits Needs Urgent Action, Says Amnesty Report
The State of Nepal falls short to protect Dalits,...
Over 300 Dead as Floods Batter Afghanistan
Taliban authorities sent helicopters to try to assist civilians...
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