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South Asia · May, 2024

Stories about South Asia from May, 2024

The latest defamation bill further tightens restrictions on free speech in Pakistan

Activists label the bill draconian, regressive, and authoritarian

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

30 May 2024

Riots against foreign students in Kyrgystan undermine its people-to-people ties with South Asia

Violence was sparked by viral one-sided videos

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev, Rezwan

28 May 2024

Fossil fuels dependency exacerbates Pakistan’s power crisis

Outdated infrastructure, poor energy management, and financial constraints are driving the crisis

Written by Ramna Saeed

23 May 2024

Southerly winds: How Nepalis are perceiving the ongoing Indian elections

Nepalis are not impressed by Hindu nationalism in India

Written by Nepali Times

22 May 2024

Chai? Tea? How do Indians take their tea?

A short summary of how tea is drunk in India

Written by Ameya Nagarajan

22 May 2024

Pakistan administered Kashmir faces internet shutdown amidst protests

People in Azad Kashmir protests high wheat prices, electricity bills

Written by GV South Asia

21 May 2024

Tea is a daily delight for Bangladeshis, yet plantation workers face immense hardships

Tea garden workers sustain by preparing meal with raw tea-leaves

Written by পান্থ রহমান রেজা (Pantha)

Translated by Rezwan

17 May 2024

The Global Coalition for Language Rights: A space for language justice

The award is meant to honor and inspire

Written by Filip Noubel, Kevin Rennie, Yanne C.

10 May 2024

‘D voters’ remain a key issue in Assam during India's general elections

Those who fail to prove their citizenship face detention camps

Written by GV South Asia

8 May 2024

South Asia sizzles: Record heatwave and extreme weather blamed on climate crisis

Wildfires erupt amid extreme heat and dry conditions

Written by Rezwan

6 May 2024

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