Address Serious Shortcomings; Robust Implementation is Key Why is Nepal’s transitional justice law important for advancing justice and accountability? The long-awaited transitional justice law in Nepal was adopted recently. This law has provisions that aim to address human rights violations during the 1996-2006 conflict. However, some elements of the law might hinder its success. How … Read more
Reacting to the Announcement of a New Interim Government in Bangladesh Amid mass protests in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned. Amnesty International’s Regional Director for South Asia, Smriti Singh, emphasizes the importance of protecting people’s rights. What Should the Interim Government Prioritize? Protection of people’s right to life, free speech, and peaceful assembly. … Read more
Responding to Mass Arrests in Bangladesh: A Violation of Human Rights Amnesty International’s Regional Director for South Asia, Smriti Singh, has condemned the recent mass arrests and arbitrary detention of student leaders and protest participants in Bangladesh. The arrests, totaling over 9000 over the weekend, are seen as a government-led effort to suppress dissent and … Read more