India/US: Put Rights at Center of Modi-Biden Summit Indian Premier’s Visit an Opportunity to Spotlight Worsening Trends June 22, 2023 | New York Times As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit Washington, DC, on June 22, 2023, human rights organizations are urging President Joe Biden and congressional leaders […]
Month: June 2023
Uganda’s Quest for Justice: Redress for the Kasese Massacre
## Justice for Kasese Massacre: A Call for Action and Accountability in Uganda ### Background In November 2016, the Ugandan military raided the palace of Charles Mumbere, the king of the Rwenzururu kingdom, in Kasese, Western Uganda. The military operation resulted in the death of over 100 people, including 15 […]
The Pylos Tragedy: A Stark Reminder of the Urgency for Safe and Legal Routes to Europe
Tragedy in the Aegean Sea: Unanswered Questions and Preventable Losses On Tuesday, the world was struck by yet another devastating shipwreck in the Aegean Sea. Nearly 80 people lost their lives, and hundreds more are still missing. This tragedy highlights the urgent need for a thorough investigation into what caused […]
“Spyware Inquiry in EU: Towards Enhanced Regulation of Surveillance”
European Parliament Urges Tighter Regulation of Spyware A Strong Signal, but Action Needed Rebecca White, a campaigner at Amnesty Tech’s Disrupting Surveillance Team, has expressed cautious enthusiasm in response to the vote by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) urging the European Union (EU) to tighten regulations on the use, […]
Ukraine’s LGBT Center: Attacked and Defiant
## Attack on Ukrainian LGBT Center Highlights Urgent Need for LGBT Protection Legislation On June 13, 2023, the office of Insight, an LGBT organization in Lutsk, Ukraine, was broken into and vandalized. The incident not only underscores the ongoing vulnerability and harassment faced by Ukraine‘s LGBT community but also raises […]
The Kakhovkha Dam: An Unforgivable Tragedy and Russia’s Heartless Response
# Russian Forces Endanger Lives in Flood-Afflicted Areas: A Dire Ecological and Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds ## Introduction In the wake of the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, the consequences continue to unfold in Ukraine. Amnesty International has reported that occupying Russian forces have shown a callous disregard for human life […]
Rising Tide of Violence: Burkina Faso’s Ongoing Battle Against Islamist Extremism
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups Summary Human Rights Watch has reported an upsurge in atrocities committed by Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso since late 2022. These groups have killed civilians, looted and burned property, and forced thousands to flee. They have also besieged several towns, […]
“Unmasking the Brutality: Analyzing the Surge of Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups in Burkina Faso”
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups Summary According to a report by Human Rights Watch, Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso have been responsible for a surge in violence and atrocities, including summary killings, looting, and arson. These armed groups have also laid siege to several towns, […]
A Historical Injustice: Reflecting on the 50th Anniversary of the Chagos Islanders’ Forced Exile
Chagos: 50th Anniversary of Islanders’ Deportation UK, US Should Provide Reparations for Continuing Crime Against Humanity June 15, 2023 In a highly anticipated report released today, Human Rights Watch is calling on both the United Kingdom and the United States to provide full reparations for the forced displacement of the […]
Beirut Blast Investigation Under Scrutiny: International Concerns Mount
UN Expert Raises Alarm Over Ineffective Beirut Blast Investigation June 15, 2023 | Dispatches Nearly three years after the tragic Beirut port explosion that claimed the lives of over 200 people, injured thousands, and caused extensive destruction to the city, the Lebanese authorities continue to hinder efforts to uncover the […]