An unvarnished catalogue of torture—systematic, sustained, and sanctioned by state agents

After days of public outcry

Demanding accountability

Stripped, hijab, beaten, and humiliated

part of a broader campaign to silence opposition voices

Unable to defend themselves against serious allegations of gross human rights abuses and murder

acts that are more coercion than investigation, vengeance than justice

... through surveillance, tailing, and preemptive arrests

A campaign of intimidation that endangers him and thousands of riders

Questions about the delayed response to such serious allegations

systematic violations of both domestic and international frameworks

a broader issue of how governments respond to dissent, often prioritizing control over citizens' rights

a pattern of excessive force and human rights violations by law enforcement

cases of extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detention, and media suppression paint a disturbing picture of authoritarian regression