Catastrophic Earthquake in Afghanistan: Urgent Aid Needed Offering Condolences and a Call to Action Amnesty International has expressed its deepest condolences to the families affected by the devastating earthquake that struck the western province of Herat in Afghanistan over the weekend. With reports of over 2,400 people killed and thousands […]
Day: October 9, 2023
An Ode to Osman Kavala: Council of Europe Prize Shines Light on a Lingering Injustice
Political Persecution and Injustice: The Case of Osman Kavala Introduction The recent awarding of the 2023 Václav Havel Prize to Osman Kavala, a Turkish prisoner of conscience, by the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly highlights the ongoing travesty of justice and political persecution in Turkey. While this recognition is a […]
Expanding Horizons: Unveiling the Brazen Scope of the ‘Predator Files’ Spyware Scandal
Report: Shocking Spyware Attacks Target Civil Society, Journalists, and Politicians Amnesty International has conducted a major investigation revealing shocking spyware attacks against civil society, journalists, politicians, and academics in the European Union (EU), USA, and Asia. The investigation, known as the ‘Predator Files’ project, was carried out in partnership with […]
Revealing the Sinister Reach: ‘Predator Files’ Expose Brazen Spyware Targeting
Major Investigation Reveals Widespread Use of Spyware Targeting Civil Society A major investigation by Amnesty International has uncovered shocking spyware attacks targeting civil society, journalists, politicians, and academics in the European Union (EU), USA, and Asia. The investigation, part of the ‘Predator Files’ project, conducted in partnership with the European […]
The Role of the UN Rights Body in Addressing Impunity in Sudan
UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan Introduction In recent years, Sudan has been plagued by violence and human rights abuses, with both the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) engaging in indiscriminate attacks, destroying infrastructure, and blocking humanitarian assistance. Moreover, the RSF and allied […]
Greenpeace Survey Reveals Alarming Lack of Safety from Extreme Weather Events in Global South Cities
Less than half of people in Global South cities feel safe from extreme weather events, but hope remains – Greenpeace Introduction A recent opinion poll commissioned by Greenpeace International in seven major cities across the Global South reveals that less than half of the respondents feel safe from extreme weather […]
World Court Takes Historic Step in Torture Case Against Syria
Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case Urgent Measures Sought to Stop Abuses October 9, 2023 1:00AM EDT The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to hold hearings on October 10 and 11, 2023, to address the issue of state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011. This case, brought by […]
The World Court Sheds Light on Syria’s Torture Crisis
Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case October 9, 2023, The Hague – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold hearings on October 10 and 11, 2023, on state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011. This case, brought by the Netherlands and Canada, alleging violations of the international Convention Against […]
Syria Torture Case: An Urgent Test for International Justice
Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case Urgent Measures Sought to Stop Abuses The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to begin hearings on state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011. This case, filed by the Netherlands and Canada, alleges that Syria is violating the international Convention Against Torture by […]
Victim-Blaming: The Disturbing Stance of a Kazakh Parliamentarian
Punish the Victim, says Kazakhstan Parliamentarian: Legislative Proposal Highlights Need to Criminalize Domestic Violence Introduction In a shocking turn of events, a proposal by a Kazakhstan parliamentarian to punish women for provoking abuse by their husbands has alarmed human rights activists and shed light on the urgent need to combat […]