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 […]
Month: May 2023
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 […]
Israel urged to release Palestinian aid worker, Mohammed al-Halabi, imprisoned for nearly five years without trial
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 […]
“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 […]