Amnesty International Welcomes New Convention on International Cooperation for Prosecuting International Crimes Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, has welcomed the adoption of the Ljubljana-Hague Convention on International Cooperation in the Investigation and Prosecution of Genocide, Crimes against Humanity, War Crimes, and Other International Crimes. This new convention sets […]
Day: May 26, 2023
Namibia Takes a Leap Towards Equality: Foreign Same-Sex Marriages Legally Recognized
Namibian Supreme Court Recognizes Foreign Same-Sex Marriages The Namibian Supreme Court has issued a historic ruling recognising foreign same-sex marriages performed abroad. This decision protects the rights of binational couples who had previously faced denial of benefits and risked deportation because their marriages were not recognised by the state. The […]
Hong Kong’s detention of Uyghur student demands transparency
Disappearance of Uyghur Student from Hong Kong Raises Concerns The recent disappearance of Uyghur student Abuduwaili Abudureheman from Hong Kong has caused panic in the Uyghur community and human rights organizations worldwide. Abudureheman arrived in Hong Kong from South Korea earlier this month and sent a message to his friend […]
Art as a Solution: Addressing the Plastic Pollution Crisis
Greenpeace and Art: Tackling the Plastic Pollution Crisis The Plastic Pollution Crisis Our planet is now grappling with one of the most pressing issues of our time – plastic pollution. Despite countless efforts to combat it, plastic production continues at an alarming rate, and our oceans and marine life continue […]
The Elusive Justice for Hissène Habré’s Victims in Chad
African Union and Chad Fail to Provide Reparations for Hissène Habré’s Victims Seven years after late Chadian President Hissène Habré’s conviction, Chad and the African Union (AU) have failed to provide court-ordered reparations to his victims. On May 15, 2023, two of the most active leaders of the Association of […]
Why Justice for Hissène Habré’s Victims Remains Denied in Chad
The Continued Denial of Justice: The Victims of Hissène Habré’s Regime It has been over seven years since the landmark conviction of the former Chadian President, Hissène Habré, in a Senegalese court. Habré was found guilty of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and torture, including sexual violence and rape. However, […]
The Perils of Using Video for Pretrial Detention Renewals in Egypt
Egypt Widely Deploys Videoconference System for Pretrial Detention Renewals The Human Rights Watch recently revealed that the Egyptian authorities have extensively employed a videoconference system since 2022 to conduct pretrial detention hearings remotely, without bringing the detainees to court in person. The system violates the right of the detainees to […]
“Challenges Facing Lesotho’s Prime Minister in Fulfilling Human Rights Promises”
Amnesty International Reports Human Rights Violations in Lesotho and Urges Prime Minister to Act Swiftly Introduction According to a briefing by Amnesty International, Prime Minister Sam Matekane of Lesotho must act swiftly to tackle human rights violations perpetrated by the security forces in the country. Amnesty International noted that violations […]
Shell’s Sale of Niger Delta Oil Business: Implications for Human Rights Under New Nigerian Government
Nigeria’s New Government Must Ensure Shell‘s Planned Sale Protects Human Rights in Niger Delta The incoming Nigerian government, to be led by President Bola Tinubu, must prioritize the protection of human rights in the Niger Delta region following Shell‘s planned sale of its operations. Amnesty International has expressed concerns that […]