Amnesty International Calls for the Release of Palestinian Aid Worker Jailed in Israel Amnesty International is calling on Israeli authorities to release Mohammed al-Halabi, a Palestinian aid worker who has been imprisoned in Israel for seven years. Al-Halabi is a humanitarian worker from Gaza who spent six years in detention […]
Day: May 17, 2023
“Iran’s Appalling Execution Plans Require Urgent Action By International Community”
Iran Defies Fair Trials and Torture Concerns to Execute Protestors The Situation in Iran The imminent execution of three protesters in Iran has sparked concerns among human rights activists, with Amnesty International calling for urgent action from the international community to prevent their deaths. Majid Kazemi, Saleh Mirhashemi, and Saeed […]
“Justice Delayed in Mali: Calls for Accountability in Moura Massacre Mount”
The UN report on the Moura massacre in Mali is a grave reminder of the continued violations of human rights in war-torn countries and the need for accountability. The report documents the summary execution of at least 500 civilians by the Malian army and its foreign allies during an operation […]
“How the Iraqi Government is Letting Down Sinjar’s ISIS Victims”
The Iraqi Government Is Failing Victims of ISIS in Sinjar: Government Should Pay Compensation to All Sinjar Communities The brutality and inhumanity of the Islamic State (ISIS) resulted in significant damage to Sinjar and its neighboring areas in Northern Iraq. The victims of ISIS remain severely impacted, struggling to rebuild […]
Saudi Authorities Must Uphold Civil Society’s Vision for Respect and Rights
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International recently issued a statement calling on Saudi Arabia to respect civil society organizations, activists, and dissidents who are advocating for human rights and demanding a future for their country that prioritizes those rights. The call comes in the wake of a public event organized […]
Angola’s Detention of Activist Sparks Outrage and Demands for Protest Rights
Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Tanaice Neutro, an Angolan activist who was arrested seven months ago for protesting against corruption, repression and poverty in the country. The organization has also launched the #ProtectTheProtest campaign in Angola to highlight the government’s efforts to repress the […]
Rising Cases of Women in Egypt Facing Abuse and Stigma Over Alleged Ties with ISIS
Egypt: Women Abused Over Alleged ISIS Ties: A Discussion on Human Rights Violations and Due Process The recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the Sinai Foundation for Human Rights on the arbitrary detention, torture, and flawed due process of women and girls related to suspected members of the […]
Saudi Arabia Under Pressure to Respect Civil Society Vision
Human Rights Defenders in Saudi Arabia Call for Reform Civil Society’s Right to Voice Their Vision for Reform Saudi Arabian human rights defenders, activists, and dissidents have come together to create a roadmap titled “A People’s Vision for Reform in Saudi Arabia.” This vision outlines a future for the country […]