States in the Americas Must Seize the Opportunity to Address the Situation of Migrants and Refugees: Responding with Human Rights Perspective Introduction Amnesty International has called upon states in the Americas to prioritize the protection of migrants and refugees during the upcoming summit in Chiapas, Mexico on October 22. In […]
Day: October 20, 2023
Chad’s Battle for Justice: One Year On
Chad: A Year On, Victims Await Justice Impunity for “Black Thursday” as Political Space Closes October 20, 2023 8:30AM EDT In October of 2022, massive protests erupted in Chad, resulting in serious human rights violations, including the use of live ammunition, arbitrary arrests, and torture. One year later, victims are […]
War Crimes Unveiled: Israeli Attacks Leave Gaza in Shambles
Israeli Forces’ Assault on Gaza: Amnesty International Documents Unlawful Attacks Introduction Israeli forces have been intensifying their assault on the occupied Gaza Strip, leading to a catastrophic loss of life and destruction. Amnesty International has conducted an investigation into these attacks and has labeled them as war crimes. The organization’s […]
Investigating the Dark Side: Unraveling Police Violence in Mozambique
Unlawful Use of Force by Mozambique Police: A Disturbing Pattern Introduction In the aftermath of the municipal elections on October 11th, Mozambique has been facing a surge of protests and subsequent suppression by the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM). Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, […]
Rights and Riots: Safeguarding the Protest Amid Escalations in Israel/OPT
Mounting Restrictions on Protests in Europe Highlight Concerns for Palestinian Rights Introduction In response to the devastating consequences of Israel‘s bombing and illegal blockade on Gaza, protests defending Palestinian human rights have been on the rise across Europe. However, these demonstrations are now being met with mounting restrictions from several […]
French High Court Acknowledges Racial Profiling’s Existence, but Stops Short of Mandating State Action
High Court Recognizes Racial Profiling, But Fails to Order the State to Stop It A Historic Acknowledgement For the first time in France, the Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, has recognized the existence of racial profiling by the police during identity checks. This is a historic decision […]
A Zero-Waste Revolution: Conversations with Melissa Tan
A Zero-Waste Journey: An Interview with Melissa Tan The Vision of the Zero-Waste Movement Imagine a world where every action we take, every purchase we make, is purposeful and guided by a commitment to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Picture a lifestyle where waste is not just minimized but entirely eliminated, […]
Nigeria’s Lingering Justice: The Fate of #EndSARS Protesters in Lagos
Arbitrary Detention and Suppression of Justice for #EndSARS Protesters in Nigeria Three years after the violent suppression of the nationwide #EndSARS protests against police brutality in Nigeria, the government continues to arbitrarily detain at least fifteen protesters, with the majority being held without trial in the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre […]