Social Justice

Singapore poll sees ruling party's grip loosen

Despite expected victory, People’s Action Party suffers dip in vote share in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

Bangladesh floods worsen leaving 1.5 million stranded

Many more could be hit by overflowing rivers caused by monsoon rains

Massive voter turnout reflects need for change in Hong Kong

Church leaders claim packed polling stations a sign of public anger against the current social set-up

French 'pedophile' dies after suicide attempt

Francois Camille Abello is thought to have raped at least 305 young Indonesian girls before being arrested

Singapore's governing PAP returns to power but faces setback

Fukuoka Diocese seeks donations as floods pound Japan

Covid-19 restrictions have hampered rescue operations because of the need for social distancing

Thai transgender people welcome landmark moves

Colleges and workplaces are helping to make them feel more accepted

The scourge of fair and lovely

Colorism remains rife in Asia, where the skin-lightening industry is worth billions of dollars

Justice sought for Musahar leader crushed to death in India

Upper-caste men ran their vehicle over people several times, killing one and seriously injuring three

Indonesian police arrest French 'pedophile'

Suspect accused of raping more than 300 young girls after promising to make them fashion models

Vatican asks to do more to protect refugees' rights, dignity

Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic luaded emergency measures taken to evacuate refugees from Libya

Ex-Salvadoran officer: 'High command' gave order to kill Jesuits in '89

Central American country's president would have known of the crimes to be committed