Human rights activist

UN rights chief’s visit: Conflicting expectations and a hope for positive change

UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.

Rights activist Sharmila ends 16 years’ fasting

Human rights activist Irom Sharmila ends her 16-year-long hunger strike, which is thought to the world’s longest, to stand for election.

August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022

UN rights chief’s visit: Conflicting expectations and a hope for positive change

UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.

August 9, 2016
August 9, 2016

Rights activist Sharmila ends 16 years’ fasting

Human rights activist Irom Sharmila ends her 16-year-long hunger strike, which is thought to the world’s longest, to stand for election.