Lebanese Armed Forces Deport Syrian Refugees back to Syria, violating human rights The recent summary deportation of hundreds of Syrian refugees from Lebanon to Syria has caused concern among human rights organizations. Amnesty International, together with 20 national and international organizations, has condemned the surge of anti-refugee rhetoric in Lebanon […]
Day: May 11, 2023
Tunisia’s Fragile Democracy at Risk as Government Moves to Dismantle Largest Opposition Party
Tunisian government‘s attack on opposition party raises concern for democracy In a move that serves as a direct threat to the democratic values upheld by Tunisian citizens, the Tunisian government has intensified its crackdown on political opponents of President Kais Saied’s power grab. Human Rights Watch has reported that Ennahda, […]
Police Brutality Erupts as Khan Protests Turn Violent in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Government Accused of Excessive Force and Internet Shutdowns Amid Protests Human Rights Watch has accused Pakistan’s government of using excessive force and violating basic rights during protests triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges on May 9, 2023. Police have reportedly used tear […]
Vietnamese Activist Tran Van Bang Released from Prison After 12-Year Sentence
Human Rights Activist Tran Van Bang Arrested in Vietnam Tran Van Bang, a Vietnamese human rights activist, was arrested on March 1, 2022, by the Ho Chi Minh City police for allegedly criticizing the government under article 117 of the penal code. Human Rights Watch has condemned the arrest and […]