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Piya Muqit
Piya Muqit
Piya Muqit is a former executive director of Justice Centre Hong Kong. She is an expert in torture rehabilitation with 20 years of experience in the sector.

OpinionWhy Hong Kong must order an inquiry into police use of force

A protester plays a video of alleged police brutality as passengers arrive on the platform at Kowloon Tong MTR station, on August 21. The protesters’ five demands of the government include the setting up of an independent inquiry into police action against demonstrators. Photo: Reuters

Police action during protests may already amount to torture and cruel or inhumane treatment, in contravention of UN rules. Continued rejection of demands for an independent inquiry will only intensify international scrutiny and damage the city’s reputation.

No justification for using torture in the war on terror

A deserted cell in the public section of Aden Central Prison in Aden, Yemen. A separate wing is run by Yemeni allies of the United Arab Emirates, part of a network of secret prisons in southern Yemen into which hundreds of people have disappeared after being detained in the hunt for al-Qaeda militants over the past year. Former detainees say torture and abuse are widespread. Photo: AP

Refugee crisis requires a global response, and Asia's powerhouses must reach out to the needy

With restrictive immigration policies and lengthy processing times, people seeking asylum in this region face an uphill battle.
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