The United Nations (UN) on Wednesday called for lasting solutions to Myanmar’s displacement and refugee crisis, warning that the outcome must enable refugees to return home with guarantees for a safe future.
Senior UN officials underscored the importance of allowing
When the State Becomes the Obstacle: The July Revolution, the Right to Development, and the Case for a Post-Statist Reading
Four decades ago, the United Nations General Assembly declared the right to development “an inalienable human right by virtue of which every human person and all peoples are entitled to participate in, contribute to, and enjoy” development. The Declaration on
Two Weeks in Review: 24 August—4 September 2026
The last two weeks have covered a lot of ground, from the collapse of the Central American Court of Justice to Russian policies of population transfer in Ukraine and the place of diplomatic assurances concerning safe third country return. It
A Focus On Bangladesh
Previous posts have focused on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement actions concerning conduct (in whole or in part) in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries.
This post shifts the focus a bit west
CFP: Rethinking Pakistan through Legal History
[Via H-Law, we have the following CFP. DRE]Rethinking Pakistan through Legal History. Pakistan Legal History Workshop, December 18-19, 2026, IBA Karachi, PakistanLaw has played a remarkably central role in Pakistan’s political, institutional and social life. From military rulers
Upper Tribunal provides guidance on what makes a good country expert report
In the important case of SU (Expert reports – format) Bangladesh [2026] UKUT 00317 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal gave helpful guidance on the format of expert reports and how to ensure they carry weight. It arose in the context
Myanmar announces bilateral Rohingya repatriation as ICJ genocide case continues
Myanmar announced on Saturday that it had undertaken steps to receive Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh and will continue working with the country to support the return of those it verifies as former residents of Rakhine State, maintaining that the repatriation
Law and Media Round Up – 27 July 2026
Bangladesh landslides pose deadly risk for Rohingya refugees, rights group warns
Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a report Monday stating that Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face deadly risks from the recent landslides that killed at least 17 and displaced over 3,000.
Meenakshi Ganguly, deputy Asia director at HRW, says the risks
Rights group rebukes arrest of four individuals for criticizing Bangladesh government
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday lambasted the arrest of at least four in Bangladesh for posting social media content that allegedly criticized the new government, calling it an alarming continuation of the previous regime’s repressive practices.
“Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh