Volkswagen Announces Factory Audit in Xinjiang: Is Human Rights Due Diligence Possible amid Crimes against Humanity? Background On July 9, 2023, Volkswagen, the multinational automotive company, made headlines when its CEO, Oliver Blume, announced that the company intends to pursue an independent audit of its factory in Xinjiang, a region […]
Month: July 2023
Deep Sea Mining: An Urgent Call to Halt an Impending Environmental Catastrophe
Deep Sea Mining: A Concrete Threat to Nature and Energy In Danger: Fragile Marine Ecosystems and Carbon Storage The world is at a critical juncture, as the deep sea mining industry seeks to exploit the ocean’s depths for profit. This industry poses a concrete threat to the natural wonders of […]
US Plan to Transfer Cluster Munitions to Ukraine: Undermining International Efforts towards Safeguarding Civilians
US Plan to Transfer Cluster Munitions to Ukraine Undermines International Efforts to Safeguard Civilians Introduction The recent announcement that the United States plans to transfer cluster munitions to Ukraine has sparked concerns over the impact on civilian populations and the international community’s efforts to protect civilians during and after armed […]
Guatemala’s Election Results Demand Respect and Support for Democracy
Guatemala: Respect Election Results International Scrutiny Needed to Protect Right to Vote Introduction The recent elections held in Guatemala on June 25, 2023, have been marred by controversy and allegations of fraud. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) announced preliminary results indicating that Sandra Torres and Bernardo Arévalo would compete in […]
Bahrain’s Religious Divide: The Restriction of Shi’a Worshippers
Bahraini Authorities Block Shi’a Worshippers from Attending Friday Prayers Background In recent development, Bahraini authorities have been accused of blocking Shi’a worshippers from attending Friday prayers at the Imam al-Sadeq Mosque on two separate occasions in June. These restrictions came in response to the brief detention of prominent Shi’a cleric […]
How TotalEnergies’ LNG Terminal Puts French Consumers, U.S. Communities, and Climate Goals at Risk
Energy TotalEnergies LNG Terminal Threatens French Consumers, U.S. Communities, and Climate Goals The Background In a new report by Greenpeace France and investigative media outlet Disclose, it has been revealed that the installation of the Le Havre floating LNG terminal, supported by the French government and TotalEnergies, poses a threat […]
The Kremlin’s Show Trial: Justice or Propaganda for Ukrainian POWs?
Russia’s Sham Trial of Ukrainian Prisoners of War: A Grave Violation of Humanitarian Law An Overview In June, Russia’s Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don initiated criminal proceedings against 13 men and 9 women from the Ukrainian “Azov” Brigade. The defendants face charges under Russia’s criminal code, including alleged actions […]
Tunisian Crisis: Unsettling Expulsion of Black Africans to Libya’s Border
Tunisia: Crisis as Black Africans Expelled to Libya Border Introduction A crisis is unfolding in Tunisia as security forces have collectively expelled hundreds of Black African migrants and asylum seekers, including women and children, to a militarized buffer zone at the Tunisia-Libya border. These expulsions, which have taken place since […]
Japan’s Moral Imperative: Standing Up Against Hong Kong’s Rights Violations
Japan Should Push Back on Hong Kong’s Rights Violations Morality and the Moral Imperative The recent politically motivated visa denials in Hong Kong have once again highlighted the growing range of abuses committed by the authorities in the city. These actions reflect the Chinese government’s tightening grip on Hong Kong, […]
Inhumane Isolation: Egypt’s Controversial Use of Remote Hearings
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