Relying on Syrian Government for Cross Border Aid Delivery is Untenable: Alternatives Needed to Assist Besieged Civilians in Opposition-Held Northwest Syria The Current Situation The decision by the Syrian government to permit the United Nations (UN) to use the Bab-al-Hawa border crossing with Turkey for delivering humanitarian aid to the […]
Day: July 14, 2023
End of Democracy? Opposition Politician’s Assassination Sends Shockwaves Through Congo’s Political Landscape
Opposition Politician’s Murder Shakes Congo Introduction In a shocking turn of events, a prominent opposition politician in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was found dead in his car with gunshot wounds in the capital city of Kinshasa. The murder of Chérubin Okende, a member of parliament and spokesperson for […]
Russia’s Adoption of Transphobic Legislation: A Harrowing Blow to Human Rights
The Implications of Russian Legislation on Transgender Rights A Violation of Human Rights The recent legislation passed by the Russian State Duma, imposing a blanket ban on “sex change” procedures, raises serious concerns regarding the human rights of transgender individuals in Russian society. Amnesty International’s Russia Director, Natalia Zviagina, rightly […]
ICC Prosecutor’s Call Demands Immediate Action on Sudan Crisis
ICC Prosecutor‘s Pronouncement Should Jumpstart Sudan Response Stronger International Action Needed to End Atrocities The recent pronouncement by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, regarding ongoing atrocities in Sudan‘s Darfur region should serve as a wake-up call to the international community. Khan’s announcement not only highlights […]
Strengthening Global Action to Combat Rights Abuses in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Rights Abuses Need Stronger International Efforts Prominent Voices Call for Concerted Approach July 14th, 2023 | By Introduction In a joint letter signed by 160 Nicaraguan victims and 29 national, regional, and international human rights organizations, it has been urged that the upcoming European Union – Community of Latin […]
Zimbabwe’s Death Penalty Debate: Reconsidering Punishment for Tapiwa Makore Murder
Death Penalty: A Violation of Human Rights Introduction The recent sentencing of Tafadzwa Shamba and Tapiwa Makore Senior to death by the Harare High Court has reignited the ongoing debate over the use of the death penalty as a form of punishment. In response, Khanyo Farisè, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director […]
Breaking the Silence: Confronting Sexual Abuse in Malian Girls’ Sports
Mali: Girls’ Coach Gets Life Ban for Sex Abuse FIBA Punishes 5 Basketball Officials But Needs to Exclude Abusers, Protect Witnesses [Date and Place], [Publication Name] – The International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) sanctions on top women’s basketball officials in Mali confirm the responsibility to remedy systemic abuse of young athletes, […]
The Urgency of Addressing the Climate Crisis: Navigating Through an Unprecedented Environmental Turmoil
Addressing the Current Climate Crisis: Navigating Environmental Turmoil with Urgency The Warning Signs For the past five decades, scientists have been tirelessly warning us about the consequences of climate change. Unfortunately, their predictions have come to fruition, and we find ourselves in the midst of an extreme climate mess. The […]