Amnesty International Calls for Accountability in Iraq for Enforced Disappearances Amnesty International has called on Iraqi authorities to take concrete action regarding the fate and whereabouts of the 643 men and boys who were abducted by the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) in June 2016. The PMU is an established militia […]
Month: June 2023
Costa Rica’s Urgent Need to Ban Invasive Spyware
The Urgency of a Global Ban on Highly Invasive Spyware The world is at a crossroads as the spyware crisis continues to pose a fundamental threat to the privacy and security of individuals, especially human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society. Ahead of the RightsCon summit on human rights in […]
Climate Emergency in Pictures: A Year’s Worth of Photos that Define the Crisis.
Climate Emergencies Across the Globe: A Reminder on World Environment Day June 5th is celebrated as World Environment Day. On this day, we acknowledge our responsibility to protect the Earth and its natural resources for future generations. However, the reality is that our planet is facing a severe crisis due […]
Forced Relocation of Refugees, Including Children, in Malawi Raises Concerns
Malawi‘s Refugee Crisis: Forced Relocation and Violations of Human Rights In an egregious violation of basic human rights, the Malawian authorities have forcibly relocated 902 refugees and asylum seekers across the country without regard for their basic rights, according to Human Rights Watch. The roundups of refugees and asylum seekers […]
Achieving Net Zero by 2050: Why COP28 Must Prioritize Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
Human Rights Watch Urges Fossil Fuel Phaseout at COP28 Climate Talks in Bonn The Human Rights Watch has called on governments and advocates attending the UN climate talks in Bonn from June 5 to 15, 2023, to demand ambitious and rights-respecting climate action. Bonn conference is a precursor to the […]
The Urgent Need for International Efforts to Tackle Pakistan’s Deadly Heatwaves
Amnesty International has released a new report titled ‘A Burning Emergency: Extreme heat and the right to health in Pakistan‘ that highlights the urgent need for global action to combat the impacts of extreme heat on people’s lives and rights. The report reveals the devastating consequences of extreme heat on […]
Vietnam’s Bold Move to Release Anti-Corruption Campaigner from Jail
Human Rights Watch Urges Vietnam to Drop Charges Against Anti-Corruption Campaigner On June 6th, 2023, a court in Vietnam is set to hear the case against Dang Dang Phuoc, an anti-corruption campaigner who was arrested and charged under article 117 of the penal code. Human Rights Watch has called for […]
Tiananmen anniversary arrests in Hong Kong: A worsening crackdown on dissent
Hong Kong Arrests Individuals Ahead of Tiananmen Anniversary Background On June 4, 1989, in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Chinese troops opened fire on peaceful protestors demanding political reforms, economic developments, an end to corruption, and an apology for the 1976 Tiananmen Square incident that resulted in the death of participants in […]
Renewing Commitment to Universal Housing in Kenya: Reflections on the Habitat Assembly
Amnesty International Calls for Renewed Commitment to Universal Housing Amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, conflicts, economic uncertainty, and climate change, the United Nations Habitat Assembly is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from June 5-9, 2023. The assembly focuses on issues of sustainable urban development, with housing taking center […]
Egypt’s Arbitrary Travel Ban on Researcher Ahmed Samir Santawy Must Be Revoked
Egypt imposes arbitrary travel ban on researcher Ahmed Samir Santawy The Egyptian authorities have imposed a travel ban on Ahmed Samir Santawy, a former prisoner of conscience and researcher who is currently pursuing a master’s degree at a university in Vienna. Santawy was prevented from leaving Cairo International Airport this […]