Myanmar’s trajectory towards democratization : an analysis on the repercussions of the Rohingya crisis by Auni Haziqah Ghufran

“…This paper discusses if its blatant human rights abuses will hinder its democratization process. …”
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Bangladesh: A fragmenting nation? by Sujoyini Mandal, Shafqat Munir

“…Initially hailed by the Bangladeshi people as a blessing from the corruption and nepotism that had pervaded Bangladeshi politics, increasing human rights abuses by the government coupled with a poor economy, devastating floods and threats from rising Islamist sentiments in the country threaten to fragment the nation. …”
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Human rights, intervention and East Timor : Asean perspectives and response by Nathan, Patrick

“…Although eight years have passed with much written about the subject, the developing world remains strongly suspicious and opposed to the notion of humanitarian intervention. But human rights abuses must be stopped and the UN is still the best agency to do it. …”
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Fishing for men : trafficking and slavery on the high seas by Cheong, Danson Jingfu, D'cruz, Theodora Theresa, Liang, Annabelle Yanting

“…This is what modern day slavery looks like – men from impoverished Southeast Asian countries are promised lucrative jobs on the high seas, but they end up working on deep-sea fishing vessels. Human rights abuses are rife on these boats – which catch high-value artisanal fish such as bluefin tuna and swordfish – some of which end up on Singapore’s dinner plates. …”
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The Southern Insurgency: Rethinking Thailand’s Military Strategy by Parameswaran, Prashanth

“…As more than 2,000 have died and the insurgency rages on into its fourth year, Bangkok’s military strategy has been an unmitigated disaster, leaving the military fending off accusations of human rights abuses and engaging in mass arrests that produce little intelligence from tight-lipped insurgents. …”
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Can South Africa / Nigeria relations be recalibrated? by Gopaldas, Ronak

“…Sani Abacha and Nelson Mandela clashed over human rights abuses. Mbeki and Obasanjo developed close ties and shared their vision of a united continent. …”
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