South Asia

Were the Detentions During Anti-CEC Protests in India Legal?

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Experts call out the legality of detentions, which they say, is an attempt to curtail a citizen’s right to dissent. Ritika Jain| Editor: Kritika Goel Thousands...

Why so many of Dhaka’s children remain on the streets

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Hunger and violence push children from home. Drugs, criminal exploitation and barriers to care make leaving the streets harder. At midday in Palton, a child...
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Survivors, sorrow, and the unyielding search in Nepal

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On Sept.7, Nepali families performed the13th day funeral ituals without knowing what became of their loved ones, missing since...

A Year After Nepal’s Uprising, Self-Immolations Test the State’s Promise of Change

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Five people set themselves on fire in Nepal in July. Some are now reading the deaths as political in...

The River Came at Nine

South Asia CIR Web Editor -
As of the morning of Sept. 3, the ninth day of the Bhotekoshi flood, government figures show more than...

The Bench Under Siege: Cyber Mobs Are Silencing Judges Across South Asia

South Asia CIR Web Editor -
Experts say the rising attacks against judges is a result of hypernationalism and the failure of independent institutions, including...

India’s student protests grow as calls for education reform intensify

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India is witnessing an unprecedented wave of student protests over exam leaks, accountability and education reforms. This report, published...

How Prepared is South Asia for the Next Disaster?

South Asia CIR Web Editor -
In 2025, South Asia experienced devastating climate-induced disasters that displaced millions. This loss of homes, livelihoods, and a lack...
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