How Will Indonesia Handle the Growing Number of Refugee Arrivals?
Yesterday, BenarNews published a report detailing Indonesia’s difficulty in handling the sudden influx of Rohingya …
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Short Fuse Links Bushfires with Domestic Violence
Warning: The following story contains content that may distress some readers. Beth’s* husband had never …
Justice a Distant Dream for Acid Attack Survivors in South Asia
Rima, 38, (name changed) has suffered repeated episodes of domestic violence after marriage, owing to …
Illegal Myanmar Immigrants Languish in Jails and Detention Centers in India
Around 176 Myanmar nationals have been languishing in detention centers in Imphal, the capital of …
Vietnam in a Styrofoam Box: A Tale of Corruption and Concealment
In the heart of Vietnam, where ancient traditions intertwine with modern aspirations, a curious symbol …
The Rising Tide of ‘Imperial Han’ Nationalism in China
In the complex socio-political landscape of China, the “Imperial Han” (皇汉, Huang Han) faction stands …
Young Men in Bali Behind a New HIV Prevention Approach
In Indonesia, the HIV epidemic is a pressing public health concern. While the general population’s …
Kazakhstan’s Yurts of Peace: Citizen Diplomacy in the Making
In a music video for Galymzhan Moldanazar’s “Kogershin” (“Pigeon”), kids engaged in a war with …
