Vietnam Should Release Land Rights Activist July 12, 2023 9:00AM EDT By Introduction In Vietnam, the government’s systematic elimination of the human rights and democracy movement is deeply concerning. The Vietnamese government’s continuous arrest and imprisonment of peaceful activists reflects a violation of international human rights law and a betrayal […]
Month: July 2023
The Pegasus Spyware Scandal: Israel’s Unsettling Lack of Cooperation with Spain
Spanish Investigation into NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware Stalled by Lack of Cooperation from Israel Impunity and the Misuse of Spyware Technology Donncha Ó Cearbhaill, Head of the Security Lab at Amnesty Tech, has voiced concerns over the reported lack of cooperation from Israeli authorities in the Spanish investigation into the […]
Endemic Corruption and Authoritarianism Mar King’s Grip on Belarus
Dispatches: Travesty of Justice Reaches New Low in Belarus By | July 11, 2023 Belarus, a country notorious for its authoritarian regime, has once again shown a complete disregard for justice and human rights. In the latest example of the authorities targeting lawyers and journalists, lawyer Yulia Yurhilevich and journalist […]
The Resilience of Sanyang: Insights from Barry, Owner of a Local Lodge
Resilience and Community: Insights from Local Lodge in Sanyang The Importance of Community Resilience In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, the concept of resilience has gained significant attention across various domains, including personal well-being, economic growth, and community development. Resilience refers to the ability of individuals, organizations, or communities to […]
West & Central Africa: Combating Corruption and Protecting Whistleblower Rights
Report: Anti-Corruption Activists in West and Central Africa Face Repression and Abuse Overview Amnesty International has released a new report highlighting the persecution faced by anti-corruption activists in 19 West and Central African countries. According to the report, these activists are at risk of arrest, harassment, detention, fines, and even […]
Celebrating Six Months of Victories for Human Rights
Saving Lives, Changing Laws, and Protecting Human Rights: Amnesty International’s Victories Changing Legislation USA Amnesty International USA has successfully contributed to efforts to end gun violence by partnering with advocates in Illinois and Michigan to pass several gun safety laws. Thanks to their work, Illinois has become the ninth state […]
The Growing Threat of Online Incitement: Combating Hate Speech Against LGBT People in Cameroon
Incitement Against LGBT People in Cameroon Online Hate Precedes Visit by French Expert Introduction In recent years, the plight of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals in Cameroon has received international attention due to the rampant homophobia and violence they face. The situation has been exacerbated by the […]
Crisis Unleashed: A Devastated Darfur Town Marks Sudan’s Ongoing Struggles
Sudan: Darfur Town Destroyed ICC Should Investigate Killings, Looting by Rapid Support Forces, Arab Militias A recent attack on the town of Misterei in Sudan‘s West Darfur state has left at least 28 ethnic Massalit dead and dozens of civilians injured. The violence underscores the urgent need for a stronger […]
A Call for a Pause: Governments Rally to Halt Deep Sea Mining
Coalition of Governments Pushes for Halt to Deep Sea Mining The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is convening in Kingston, Jamaica, to discuss whether to allow deep sea mining to proceed. The failure to reach an agreement on mining regulations in previous meetings has allowed any company to present a plan […]
Uganda’s Oil Pipeline Scheme: A Costly Menace to the Masses
Oil Pipeline Project in Uganda Impoverishes Thousands The Devastating Effects of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline The planned East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in Uganda, spearheaded by French fossil-fuel giant TotalEnergies, has brought about devastating consequences for thousands of Ugandan people. Not only has the project displaced over […]