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Bangladesh
Five Decades On, Bangladesh Debates If Its Constitution Retains the Spirit of Liberation War
Eminent citizens from all walks of life feel that successive constitutional amendments have been made for political, personal gains since the country’s constitution came...
Democracy
Journalists, Under Threat, Need Safe Refuge Through Special Emergency Visas
UNGA week also served to gather legal experts, diplomats, and activists to discuss the plight of journalists forced to flee their homes and the...
Accountability
Unprecedented Threats Against “Right to Protest” on the Rise World-wide
Protesters across the globe are facing a potent mix of pushbacks, with a growing number of laws and other measures to restrict the right...
Accreditation
Maldives New ‘Evidence’ Law Undermines Media Freedom
The Maldives Media Council (MMC), Maldives Journalist Association (MJA), and Transparency Maldives all condemned the law, saying it contravened constitutional protections for the media....
Accountability
Pakistan PM Directs Police to Ensure Safety of Journalists; Amnesty Urges Release of Social Media Activists
PTI leaders have called for protests outside the residence of journalists in Islamabad. The government had earlier launched a crackdown on social media activists...
Freedom of speech and expression
Social media poses ‘existential threat’ to traditional, trustworthy news, says new UNESCO study
Journalists continue to be targeted around the world, the report examining global trends in freedom of expression and media development says. Besides, a survey...
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In Bangladesh, Nipah Virus Keeps the Health System on its Toes
There’s no cure and no vaccine for the Nipah Virus – and so far this year, both confirmed cases...
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Debt Swaps Could Release $100 Billion for Climate Action
If a country and its creditors agree to a swap, a portion of that nation’s debt can be written...
Sri Lanka: Unlawful Use of Weapons in Policing of Protests, Says Amnesty
During 2022 and 2023, Sri Lankans called for accountability for the prolonged economic crisis, corruption and human rights violations,...
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In Bangladesh, Nipah Virus Keeps the Health System on its Toes
There’s no cure and no vaccine for the Nipah...
Debt Swaps Could Release $100 Billion for Climate Action
If a country and its creditors agree to a...
