🇦🇫 #Afghanistan : We condemn the conviction of activist Ahmad Fahim Azimi, who advocated for girls education. He was arbitrarily detained in October 2023 and was given a one year sentence in April, after an unfair trial. We call for his immediate release frontlinedefenders.org/en/profile/ahm…

We join MilkTeaAlliance - Friends of Myanmar ||| Milk Tea Alliance Thailand พันธมิตรชานม - MTAT & many others in paying tribute to 'Bung' Netiporn Sanesangkhom & sending our condolences
We stand in solidarity with our Thai allies & Friends in their continuing struggle for justice, for freedom of speech & the freeing of political prisoners!

#BREAKING : Several Thai media outlets report that ‘Boong’ has passed away after suffering from a cardiac arrest this morning as result of over 15 weeks of hunger strike. She was one of around 260 activists charged with #lesemajeste since the 2020 pro-reform #ThaiProtest wave.

#Thailand : Deeply disturbed by death of Netiporn ‘Bung’ Sanesangkhom who was on hunger strike to demand judicial reform & release of prisoners. We call for transparent & impartial investigation into her death & care. Freedom of expression&peaceful assembly are fundamental rights.

The conviction of a man in #Pakistan for sodomizing his wife is an important legal precedent for #marital -rape cases, but societal norms mean women are still far from being free of #sexualviolence from husbands. We look back on Jamaima Afridi's report: tinyurl.com/3d97ykrw

A short spillover of the #Myanmar conflict into #Bangladesh was enough to cause worry and injuries as it left at least two people dead. Here is a report by Piyas Biswas: tinyurl.com/bddjxa3y

The legal profession is among #Singapore ’s high-paying jobs, but the city state’s laws and #legalsystem are putting some lawyers in a dilemma and pushing them to give up their practice. Revisit this report by Han Hui Hui: tinyurl.com/4sfxwddf

Persistence and perseverance pay off big for #India ’s #transparency campaigners – and the rest of the country’s citizens – with its legal win regarding the controversial #ElectoralBond Scheme. Here is Geetanjali Krishna's report: tinyurl.com/brpbamyj

The Supreme Court’s ruling against India’s Electoral Bond Scheme is a victory for transparency and accountability. Read this inspiring story of ordinary citizens making an impact.

#SriLanka : Police arrest four individuals for preparing and serving kanji (porridge) as part of the Mullivaikkal remembrance week in Trincomalee

BREAKING: Monarchy-reformists hold an impromptu vigil outside the Criminal Court Tues evening following the death of lese majeste detainee Netiporn 'Bung' Thaluwang earlier today. #Thailand #whatshappeningThailand #LM #ม112 #บุ้งทะลุวัง

Rest in Power, sister Bung.

🎉 Exciting News! Asia Democracy Network's 4th General Assembly in Jakarta was a success! New leadership, fresh faces in the General Council, and a 5-year strategy plan unveiled. Stay tuned for updates on our newly elected leaders! #ADN #Democracy #Asia

Last week at ADN's Jakarta session: Indonesia's Democracy Now: Lessons Learned, Awareness, Pushback bringing together Pro-democracy leaders to tackle post-election challenges, strengthen regional ties, and spread awareness on democratic progress. #Indonesia #Democracy

🇰🇭 #Cambodia ’s human rights record will be examined today at United Nations Human Rights Council. Our joint submission with FORUM-ASIA highlights worrying restrictions on civic freedoms, from stifling associations to suppressing protests.
Read more: web.civicus.org/UPR46Cambodia

🇻🇳 #Vietnam : Together with Asia Democracy Network & Viatnamese Advocates for Change, we raise concerns about Vietnam's tightening grip on civic space. From arrests to torture, the situation demands urgent action. Learn more: web.civicus.org/UPR46Vietnam

The intl community needs to come together to respond to #humanrights impacts of national security laws in #HongKong .

More than statements, coordinated action is needed: bit.ly/3JRyCRc

Aleksandra Bielakowska Shibani Mahtani Patrick Poon 潘嘉偉 FORUM-ASIA Asia Democracy Network LadyLibertyHK

Israel shuts down Al Jazeera offices.

Tomorrow, #UPR46 Working Group will examine the state of human rights in 🇻🇳 #Vietnam . Our report with Asia Democracy Network and Viatnamese Advocates for Change highlights attacks and restrictions on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, & association. Read more: web.civicus.org/UPR46Vietnam

[Joint Press Release] Hong Kong: International community must come together in opposition to Article 23 ⁦FORUM-ASIA⁩ ⁦LadyLibertyHK⁩ ⁦Patrick Poon 潘嘉偉⁩ ⁦Simon Henderson⁩ ⁦Shibani Mahtani⁩ adnasia.org/joint-press-re…