Kuwait‘s Recent Executions Raise Concerns and Spark International Outcry Amnesty International Criticizes Kuwaiti Government’s “Tough on Crime” Approach Amnesty International has strongly condemned the Kuwaiti authorities for the recent execution of five individuals, one of whom was convicted of a drug-related offense. Rawya Rageh, the Interim Deputy Director for the […]
Month: July 2023
The Ongoing Tragedy of Unjust Drug Executions in Singapore
Amnesty International Calls for Death Penalty Reform in Singapore A Tragic Spotlight on Singapore‘s Lack of Reform In response to the recent execution of a woman in Singapore, Amnesty International’s death penalty expert, Chiara Sangiorgio, has criticized the country’s lack of death penalty reform. Sangiorgio argues that the executions of […]
Remembering the Tragic Loss: Reflections on the One-Year Anniversary of the Ukrainian POWs’ Fatal Explosion
Dispatches: One Year Since Death of Ukrainian POWs in Explosion Ongoing Need for International Investigation into Olenivka Prison Incident By | July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023 12:00AM EDT On July 29, 2022, a tragic explosion rocked the Olenivka prison in Russia-occupied eastern Ukraine, claiming the lives of approximately 50 […]
Deep Sea Mining: A Ticking Time Bomb for Marine Ecosystems
Deep Sea Mining Industry Fails to Get Green Light but Remains a Threat Overview The deep sea mining industry has faced a setback as the International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations ended without granting immediate permission for companies to engage in underwater resource extraction. Over 20 governments have called for a […]
The Future of Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia: An Interview with Jefferson Chua
Jefferson Chua: Advocating for Climate Action in the Philippines Introduction As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent and devastating, there is a growing urgency for individuals and communities to take action in the fight against climate change. One such individual is Jefferson Chua, a campaigner with Greenpeace Philippines. Chua has […]
Democracy Under Threat: Assessing Rights in Post-Coup Niger
Report: Niger‘s Rights at Risk Since Military Coup On July 26, 2023, a military coup took place in Niger, overthrowing the government of President Mohamed Bazoum. The self-proclaimed National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) announced the coup on national television, dissolving the constitution, suspending institutions, and closing […]
Istanbul Police Under Fire: Allegations of Mistreatment and Brutality Against Peaceful Protesters
Turkish Police Accused of Mistreatment and Abuse of Peaceful Protesters Background In a recent report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Istanbul police of wrongfully detaining and mistreating activists and their lawyers during a peaceful protest commemorating the 2015 Suruç bombing. The Suruç bombing, carried out by the Islamic […]
South Sudan: A Call for Revising the National Security Service Bill
South Sudan: Revise National Security Service Bill Introduction South Sudan’s parliament is being urged to revise the pending National Security Service Amendment Bill in order to address the agency’s arbitrary arrests and other abusive practices. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have jointly published a letter to parliament outlining the […]
South Sudan’s National Security Service Bill: Addressing Concerns and Ensuring Accountability
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have called on South Sudan’s parliament to revise the pending National Security Service Amendment Bill in order to address the agency’s abusive practices. In a joint letter, the organizations outlined problematic provisions in the bill and urged parliament to strengthen oversight and limit the […]
The Chilling Effect of Fossil Fuel Industry Lawsuits: Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon Targeted by ENI’s SLAPP Suit
Greenpeace and ReCommon Hit with ‘SLAPP’ Lawsuit by ENI Overview In a move to counter their joint legal campaign, The Just Cause, Italian fossil fuel company ENI has filed a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) against Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon. The organizations had recently launched a civil lawsuit against […]