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The Impact of Blasphemy Laws on Minority Communities in Pakistan: The Case of the Ahmadiyya Community

In Pakistan, blasphemy laws have shifted from colonial safeguards against inter-religious conflict to powerful instruments of persecution. Originally presented as protections for religious devotion, they are now widely misused to silence dissent and marginalise minorities. For the Ahmadiyya community, these laws do not merely restrict expression but criminalise existence itself, exposing Ahmadis to violence, exclusion, and systemic discrimination. Their plight illustrates how blasphemy legislation, far from ensuring harmony, undermines the rule of law and violates fundamental human rights.

Treatment of Minorities and Diplomatic Tension: The Tale of Ethnic Koreans in Japan

This article is exploring how the historical grievances between South Korea and Japan and the focal treatment of ethnic Koreans in Japan has affected the South Korea-Japan diplomatic relations. Recommendations are also provided on how the diplomatic tension could possibly be resolved to aim for better economic and security cooperation amongst the nations.

From Recognition to Repression: Marriage Equality in Thailand and Criminalisation in Brunei

INTRODUCTION In Southeast Asia, the struggles of LGBTQIA+ groups vary across the region, with some countries offering more protection than

Arbitrary Arrests and Enforced Disappearances: The Unsolved Human Rights Crisis in Laos

INTRODUCTION Human rights issues, especially regarding enforced disappearances and arbitrary arrests, remain an ongoing concern in the Lao People’s Democratic

Forced Labour of Foreign Workers in Fiji

INTRODUCTION Despite its remote geography, Fiji is well connected to other continents with several direct flights and has a more

Seasonal workers and the drama of climate change: how heatwaves endanger migrant workers

Introduction Agriculture has become more technological with the passing of time, currently relying on big machines to do the work

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Psychiatry as a Tool of Suppression: The Case of Nino Datashvili

Georgian government uses psychiatry to silence the critical voices in the country.

Preah Vihear: Protecting a Cultural Heritage amidst the Border Conflict

INTRODUCTION Cambodia’s rich cultural and historical legacy can be witnessed through the Preah Vihear Temple, an architectural wonder of the

Freedom of Expression on Trial: The Shrinking Civic Space in Malaysia

Introduction Article 10 of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, which guarantees freedom of expression, is fundamental to democratic governance and

Asylum Seekers and Refugee Detention in Australia

Introduction Australia’s immigration detention policies have drawn sustained international scrutiny due to their restrictive design and harsh implementation. One of