Dispatches: Killing of Family Sparks Inquiry in Philippines Massacre on Negros Island Latest in Series of Abuses Introduction The recent killing of a family on Negros Island in the Philippines has once again highlighted the ongoing cycle of violence, human rights abuses, and impunity in the region. On June 14, […]
Day: June 29, 2023
The Silence Continues: US Halts Critical Investigation in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
US Ends Critical Investigation in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley: A Setback for Hopes to End a Longstanding Human Rights Crisis Abrupt Closure of Investigation The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently closed a crucial environmental justice investigation into whether the state of Louisiana had failed to protect predominantly Black communities […]
Exploring the Underlying Causes: Unraveling the Cycle of Intercommunal Violence in Western Congo
Intercommunal Violence in Western Congo Kills Scores June 29, 2023 1:16PM EDT | Dispatches Overview A recent attack by the Mobondo militia in western Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people. This incident is emblematic of the escalating cycle of intercommunal violence in […]
Protesting for Change: From the Arctic to the Amazon
Peaceful Protests in the Face of Suppression: The Story of the Arctic 30 and Global Climate Activism Nothing can truly prepare someone for the loss of freedom, as witnessed by friends and colleagues during their unjust imprisonment on charges of piracy and hooliganism. Their crime? Peacefully protesting against the use […]
Navigating the Unknown: Insights from the Annual Report 2022
Greenpeace Annual Report 2022: Navigating the Unknown A Year of Intense Climate Change The recently published Greenpeace Annual Report for 2022 provides a stark reminder of the urgent need for action on climate change. The report highlights the devastating effects of human-induced climate change, which were felt across the globe. […]
Burkina Faso’s Army: A Dark Shadow of Unlawful Killings and Enforced Disappearances
Burkina Faso: Unlawful Killings, ‘Disappearances’ by the Army Introduction Human Rights Watch has released a report detailing unlawful killings and enforced disappearances by the Burkina Faso armed forces in their counterinsurgency operations against Islamist armed groups. These abuses have taken place in the Séno province since February 2023, sparking concerns […]
The Philippine Government Under Marcos: A Failing Stance on Human Rights
Philippine President Marcos Failing on Rights A Year On, Course Correction Needed June 28, 2023 9:30PM EDT According to a report by Human Rights Watch, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has failed to improve human rights protections in the Philippines during his first year in office. Taking over from Rodrigo Duterte, […]
Australia’s Refugee Policy: A Costly Controversy Finally Ends
Australia Evacuates Last Refugee on Nauru, But Cruel Offshore Processing Policy Remains in Papua New Guinea In recent news, the last refugee held on the island country of Nauru under Australia‘s controversial offshore processing policy has been finally evacuated to Australia. While this development is undoubtedly positive, it is important […]