Asia
February 26, 2021
Bangladesh: Writer Dies After 9 Months in Custody
Bangladesh authorities should conduct a transparent and independent investigation into the circumstances of Mushtaq Ahmed’s death in custody.

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India: Government Policies, Actions Target Minorities
Year After Delhi Violence, Bias Against Muslims Taints Investigation
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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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China: Tibetan Monk Dies from Beating in Custody
6 Others, Including Boy, Get Up to 5 Years for Distributing Leaflets, Video
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Bangladesh: Writer Dies After 9 Months in Custody
Held in Pretrial Detention After Criticizing Government
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Sri Lanka: High Ranking Officials Involved in War Crimes
Germany should push for strong resolution in Human Rights Council
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Malaysia’s Highest Court Strikes Down State Gay Sex Ban
Discriminatory Federal, State Laws and Policies Remain in Place
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Brave Indonesian Women Discuss Freedom to Choose What to Wear
‘Magnificent 7’ Urge Schools to Follow New Ruling Making Jilbab Voluntary
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Japan: Take Action Against Myanmar Coup
Join Targeted Economic Sanctions, Global Arms Embargo; Review Aid
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Philippines Admits Police Role in ‘Drug War’ Killings
Stunning Admission Highlights Need for UN Inquiry
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Olympic Snow Shouldn't Cover China's Repression
Games Shouldn't Be Cover to Whitewash Beijing's Abuses
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UN rights body should ensure international accountability for grave crimes in Sri Lanka
Human Rights Watch statement - item 2 interactive dialogue on High Commissioner’s report on Sri Lanka
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Malaysia: Investigate Return of 1,086 Myanmar Nationals
Action Puts Lives at Risk, Defies Court Order
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Hong Kong Repression’s True Cost
Ominous ‘National Security’ Budget Increase Spotlights Growing Abuse