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How countries react to human rights issues in Afghanistan speaks volumes about their real commitment towards the principles of democracy and civil liberties. In East Asia, responses have varied. Japan, for example, has been criticised even by its own media for its slow response in assisting Afghan refugees. When the government did take action, it was only able to rescue 14 Afghans at the end of August. Even Indonesia has outdone Japan's meagre effort by accepting at least 33 people. China dodged the idea of accepting refugees completely -- by clinging to its mission to rebuild Afghanistan in the long...
