The Escalating Gun Violence in Nigeria: A Failure of Leadership and Impunity The Current Crisis Gun violence has surged in Nigeria in recent weeks, with at least 123 deaths reported in various communities across the country since President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29th. Rural areas, already accustomed to the […]
Month: June 2023
Justice in Uzbekistan: The Need for a Fair Appeal Process in Cases of ‘Extremism’
Uzbekistan: Fair Appeal in ‘Extremism’ Case The case of Jahongir Ulugmurodov, a 20-year-old Uzbek student who is studying economics in a Tashkent university, has recently been brought to light. Ulugmurodov has been sentenced to three years in prison for sharing a YouTube link to an Islamic devotional song with his […]
Rwanda’s Involvement in Mass Graves Unearthed in DR Congo
Mass Graves in DRC Tied to Rwanda-Backed M23: Evidence of Apparent War Crimes in Kishishe Should Be Preserved Human Rights Watch has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to seek assistance from the United Nations, African Union, and partner governments to conduct proper exhumations, return remains, and hold accountable […]
The Consequences of India’s Internet Shutdowns on Marginalized Communities
Human Rights Watch Report on Arbitrary Internet Shutdowns in India Introduction A recent report released by the Human Rights Watch and the Internet Freedom Foundation highlights the consequences of the Indian government’s arbitrary internet shutdowns. The report provides evidence to suggest that the shutdowns disproportionately hurt vulnerable communities living in […]
India’s Internet Shutdowns Leave Vulnerable Communities Disconnected
India‘s Internet Shutdowns Hurt Vulnerable Communities Overview India‘s frequent internet shutdowns, which are used as a policing tool, disproportionately affect the country’s poorest and most vulnerable communities, according to a joint report by Human Rights Watch and the Internet Freedom Foundation. The report reveals that since 2018, India has shut […]
From Ignorance to Wonder: How Roger Payne Made the World Listen to Whales
Remembering Roger Payne: The Man Who Gave Whales A Voice The Legacy of Roger Payne Roger Payne, the pioneer of whale song recordings, changed the world’s outlook towards whales. In 1970, he released a landmark 35-minute album, “Songs of the Humpback Whale,” which captured and conveyed the sounds of the […]
Opinion: Resuming The Stadium Massacre Trial in Guinea is Essential for Justice and Stability
Guinea’s Landmark Stadium Massacre Trial Suspended Over Legal Assistance Payments Background On September 28, 2009, a peaceful protest in Guinea turned violent when security forces attacked the protesters killing over 150 and raping dozens. At the conclusion of the trial that has spanned years, former military junta leader Moussa Dadis […]
Human rights activist in Belarus faces trial for helping protesters
Belarusian Human Rights Defender Anastasia Loika Faces Politically Motivated Trial Background Anastasia Loika, a prominent Belarusian human rights defender, is currently facing trial on politically motivated charges, which could lead to a prison sentence of up to 12 years. Her arrest and prosecution are a clear attempt by the Belarusian […]
The Meloni Government’s Narrow Strategies in Tunisia: An Editorial Analysis
Italy’s Support for Tunisia‘s Repressive Government Risks Encouraging Abuses The Meloni government‘s recent offer of continued resources for Tunisia‘s coastal patrols during Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi’s visit to Tunis is a further step down a dark road. By offering help to stop departures without demanding greater respect for human […]
UAE’s Human Rights Record Should Be Addressed at Bonn Climate Talks
Global Concerns over UAE’s Human Rights Record The detention of human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has raised concerns over the UAE’s human rights record. Mansoor has been held in arbitrary detention since March 2017, and his imprisonment has been an ominous message to civil […]