The new religious code issued late last month bans women from raising their voices, reciting the Quran in public, and looking ...

As the Taliban begins enforcing new draconian laws, Afghan women say that whatever hopes they once harbored for an easing of ...

A list of repressive laws, including the Cyber Security Act, has been prepared in Bangladesh, and these laws will soon be ...

As the Taliban begins enforcing new draconian laws, Afghan women say that whatever hopes they once harbored for an easing of the severe restrictions on them have largely vanished. The new ...

The reintroduction of “draconian” laws has led to a spate of chilling violence and murder in a troubled region of the world.

A detained opposition politician has warned that “draconian laws and harsh penalties” are no solution to Hong Kong’s deep-rooted problems, in an attempt to justify his role in what a court ...

In recent months, LGBTQ communities across Africa have faced increased violent attacks and heightened discrimination due to the reintroduction of draconian anti-gay laws. Despite significant ...

where she practiced—had passed “trigger laws” meant to ban abortion if Roe v. Wade were overturned. When this happened, in June 2022, some of the bans proved so draconian that doctors feared ...