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 […]
Month: May 2023
“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 […]
US Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against Online Learning Company for Violating Student Data Privacy
US Sues Edmodo Over Student Data Privacy The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Edmodo, an online learning company, for using children’s data to target behavioral advertising. This historic move by the FTC includes a proposed $6 million fine, which is currently waiting for a […]
Russia’s Covert Strategy: Kidnapping Ukrainian Children from the Frontline.
OSCE Report Details Forced Transfer of Ukrainian Children to Russia A new report by the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe (OSCE) has shed fresh light on the forcible transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children by Russian authorities. The report indicates that Ukrainian children were either forcibly deported to […]
Investigating Peru’s senior officials for lethal attacks by security forces: An imperative step towards justice
Amnesty International Calls for Investigation into Lethal Force Used by Security Forces in Peru Amnesty International has released a report calling for a thorough investigation into the use of lethal force by security forces against protesters in Peru. The report reveals that at least 49 people were killed during protests […]
The Use of Pegasus Spyware in the Armenian-Azerbaijani Conflict.
Twelve individuals, including journalists and human rights defenders, were targeted with Pegasus spyware during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, according to a joint investigation by The Pegasus Project, Amnesty International’s Security Lab, Access Now, the Citizen Lab, CyberHUB-AM, and mobile security researcher Ruben Muradyan. The investigation suggests that the conflict may […]
Assessing Nigeria’s Human Rights Record: Recommendations for the New Government
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Nigeria’s incoming President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to make human rights a priority both at home and abroad. HRW outlined five key areas that the new administration should focus on to promote human rights: promoting civilian protection in conflict areas, supporting media freedom and the […]
Japan’s “Hostage Justice” System: A Violation of Human Rights.
Human Rights Watch report highlights Japan‘s ‘Hostage Justice’ System Overview Japan‘s legal system is under scrutiny again as Human Rights Watch releases a report accusing it of denying criminal suspects their fundamental rights. The 101-page report exhaustively documents the abusive treatment of criminal suspects in pretrial detention, revealing that Japan’s […]
Cambodia’s Crackdown on Labor Rights: The Conviction of Casino Union Leader Chhim Sithar and Strikers
Cambodian authorities have convicted union leader Chhim Sithar and eight other union members for incitement to commit a felony or disturb social security. Sithar, who is the president of the Labor Rights Supported Union of Khmer Employees of NagaWorld, has been sentenced to two years in prison, while the others […]