Australia Urged to Fulfill Human Rights Pledges Human Rights Watch has called on the Australian government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to fulfill its rights-related election pledges and to urgently address human rights issues related to climate, refugee policy, and First Nations justice. It has been a year since the […]
Day: May 18, 2023
The Complexities and Implications of the UAE’s Invitation to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for COP28
UAE Invites Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to COP28 The announcement that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been invited to attend the United Nations climate conference, COP28, by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sparked controversy. This controversial move, if it happens, would be a first since the Syrian war started […]
Deported man’s safety and fair trial rights should be upheld by UAE authorities
Amnesty International Calls for Protection of Khalaf al-Rumaithi from Torture and Unfair Trial Amnesty International, the human rights organization based in the UK, has called for the Emirati authorities to ensure that the Turkish-Emirati citizen Khalaf al-Rumaithi is protected from torture and other ill-treatment. The authorities are also urged to […]
Why Competitive Elections for the UN are Beneficial: An Editorial Exploration
In Praise of Competitive UN Elections Elections at the United Nations The elections for United Nations Security Council are around the corner, and it is the time to reflect on the importance of competition in UN elections. The elections for important UN bodies, such as the Security Council and Human […]
Tunisia’s Sentencing of Ghannouchi Represents a New Level in President Saied’s Crackdown on Opposition
Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Figure Under Anti-Terrorism Law A recent decision by a Tunisian court to sentence opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi to a year in prison and a fine has brought to the fore concerns about a growing crackdown on dissidents and critics of President Kais Saied. Ghannouchi is the […]
Mexico’s States Must Take Action to Ensure Equal Legal Capacity
Mexican States Must Act on Legal Capacity ‘Guardianship’ Provisions to Promote Equal Rights for Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults Background On April 24, 2023, the Mexican Congress abolished guardianship at the national level through the national civil and family procedure code, allowing all individuals aged 18 or older to […]
The Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh: Emerging Threats to Refugee Safety and Security
Possible report and analysis: Bangladesh authorities are planning to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, but without consulting the Rohingya community and despite the grave risks to their safety and freedom, warns Human Rights Watch. In coordination with Myanmar junta authorities, Bangladeshi officials took 20 Rohingya refugees to Rakhine State in […]