Cover-up at the core, police accountability must begin now
The case is is a strong indication of a persistent practice to subvert the law within the police force, which should be a priority concern.
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Only the guilty need indemnity laws
The cover of secrecy enjoyed by different actors in the power sector of Bangladesh allows cases of corruption and mismanagement to abound.
Diplomatic ties with Israel unimaginable for Indonesian Muslims
For Indonesian Muslims, both moderate and conservative, as long as Palestinian people are oppressed by the Israelis, they will not support the idea.
Court ruling on Thai PM’s tenure limit will be an opposition win, no matter the verdict
Analysts say the temporary injunction on the Prime Minister could be a tactic to quell the rising political tensions that have sparked several anti-government rallies across…
Philippines—a geostrategic battleground?
The writer says the Philippines should focus on resolving the climate emergency and social inequities, and preventing future pandemics.
The Rohingyas are running out of time
With every year that passes, a community that has witnessed the worst of humanity is being unmade.
Chinese ‘spy ship’ visit shows Rajapaksas still run Sri Lanka
Anyone who believes their power and influence on the island is over only needs to examine the circumstances of the visit by the Chinese tracking ship to the southernmost port of…
A peek into prison life
The Kajang prison will now be home to Datuk Seri Najib Razak, the first Malaysian prime minister to be jailed.
Politics in times of calamity
Nothing could be more surreal than watching political leaders engaged in a sordid game of thrones while a large part of the country is devastated by torrential rains.
A storm that could hurt India-Bangladesh ties
The controversial statement made by the Bangladesh Foreign Minister also belittled Bangladesh’s electoral practices.