InterviewIndia, as largest democracy, must condemn Russia for Ukraine war
Human Rights Watch head also says Tokyo can spur ASEAN to act on Myanmar regime
Asia should not turn a "blind eye" to the Ukraine crisis, according to Tirana Hassan, executive director of Human Rights Watch. (Photo by Tamayo Muto)
SAYUMI TAKE, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- India must not turn a blind eye to Russia's invasion of Ukraine if it wants to expand its influence in the international community and tackle similar issues closer to home, such as cracking down on Myanmar's military regime, Human Rights Watch Executive Director Tirana Hassan said on Monday.