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BackgroundOn January 7, 2024, Bangladesh had its 12th national parliamentary election. The election was boycotted by the main opposition party BNP and its alliance partners, giving the ruling alliance, led by Awami League (AL), a walkover. Awami League’s official nominees won in 224 constituencies, while independent candidates, backed by factions of the local Awami League, […]

27 DEC 2024 | SEOUL, KOREA The Asia Democracy Network condemns the Hong Kong government’s latest act of transnational repression, issuing arrest warrants and HK$1 million bounties for six exiled pro-democracy activists: Tony Chung, Carmen Lau, Chung Kim-wah, Chloe Cheung, Joseph Tay, and Victor Ho. This brazen escalation exemplifies a ruthless campaign to obliterate dissent […]

Seoul | 4 December 2024 The Asia Democracy Network commends the people of South Korea for their swift and resolute rejection of martial law, declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol on December 3, 2024. This powerful display of conviction and unity by the Korean people reaffirms their sovereignty and their role as true defenders of freedom. […]

Seoul | 3 December 2024 The Asia Democracy Network (ADN) expresses grave concern and strongly condemns the ongoing crackdown on protests in Islamabad by Pakistani authorities. The excessive use of force, arbitrary detentions, and internet shutdowns represent flagrant violations of democratic principles and fundamental rights, perpetuating a culture of violence in suppressing peaceful assembly and […]

November 20, 2024 Seoul. South Korea | The Asia Democracy Network strongly condemns the sentencing of 45 members of the Hong Kong 47, marking the largest-ever prosecution under Hong Kong’s repressive National Security Law (NSL). This trial is a grave affront to the principles of democracy, freedom of expression, and the rule of law.  The […]

We are pleased to invite you to our fifth webinar in collaboration with the Sydney Policy Analysis Center (SPAC), focused on the evolving democratic landscape of Bangladesh: Is Bangladesh on the Right Track? The People’s Demands and Leadership’s Response Date: Thursday, 28 November 2024Time: 3:00 PM Dhaka Time/  4:00 PM BangkokZoom Link: https://bit.ly/Bangladeshdisc5 We are […]

Asia Regional People’s Assembly Organised by Civil SocietyCoordinated by GCAP-Asia Date: 11th September 2024Time: 2.30 – 4.30 PM Bangkok Time (Your country time here)   —————————————————————————————————-Background –  The world is reeling under increased hunger, abject poverty and dreadful impacts of climate change. Inequality is rising and the debt crisis has affected the low- and middle-income countries so much that they have […]

In response to the developing crackdown of civilians in Bangladesh, civil society organizations across the Asia Pacific region gathered to send an open letter to world leaders to pressure action to halt the atrocities. The letter was sent to UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, OHCHR High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, the EU Secretary […]