Asia Compact | 08.01.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 08.01.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Legal Aceh bans women from straddling motorcycles Indonesia's northwestern province Aceh has introduced a controversial new law banning women from sitting on motorcycles with their legs apart. Activists are calling for a reversal of the ban. Long road to peace in Mindanao 14 hanged in two days – The death penalty in Afghanistan Pakistani women continue to fight gender inequality News Conflict Indian soldiers 'killed by Pakistani troops' in Kashmir The Indian army has said two of its soldiers were killed by Pakistani troops who crossed the militarized line dividing the disputed region of Kashmir. The Indian army has described the attack as a "grave provocation." Ceremony of brotherhood at India-Pakistan border Asia Media Journalists call for an editorial revolution Censorship is part of everyday life in China. But now, Guangdong province's propaganda chief seems to have gone too far, unleashing a wave of protests and demands for reform. China expands media reach in Africa Human rights in China - 'a downward spiral' Chinese bloggers criticize party congress Justice Gang-rape murder highlights flawed justice As the five suspects in the gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old student appear in court, the Indian government is promising swift justice. The case has brought many deficiencies in the justice system to light. India considers chemical castration for rapists India moves for swift justice in Delhi rape case Opinion: India needs more than empty gestures   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013