Amnesty International Urges British Columbia Government to Drop Charges Against Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders Introduction Amnesty International, a leading human rights organization, has called on the government of British Columbia to immediately drop all charges against the land defenders from the Wet’suwet’en Nation and their supporters. The organization argues that Indigenous […]
Day: October 26, 2023
Mokom Case: A Failed Pursuit in the Central African Republic
Mokom Case Falls Flat in Central African Republic After ICC Release, Anti-Balaka Leader Faces Uncertain Future A Disappointment for Victims Last week, anti-balaka militia leader Maxim Mokom was released by the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the court’s prosecutor withdrew charges, citing a lack of evidence and witnesses. Mokom’s case […]
Ceasefire Urgency: A Call to End Unprecedented Civilian Suffering in Israel/OPT
Amnesty International Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza Strip and Israel Unprecedented Humanitarian Catastrophe Amnesty International has issued an urgent call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties in the occupied Gaza Strip and Israel. The organization highlights the need to prevent further loss of civilian lives and ensure access to […]
South Africa’s Urgent Need for Protections against Discrimination towards Persons with Albinism
South African Traditional Healer Faces Court Appearance over Albinism Misinformation Video Amnesty International and National Albinism Task Force Call for Protection of Persons with Albinism South African Traditional Healer Bongolethu “Dr Khehlelezi” Mzozo As the court appearance of South African traditional healer Bongolethu “Dr Khehlelezi” Mzozo approaches, Amnesty International and […]
Iran’s Baluchi Community Under Attack: Unleashing Violence on Protesters and Worshipers
Amnesty International Reports Brutal Crackdown on Protesters in Iran Introduction Amnesty International has released a report detailing the Iranian authorities’ brutal crackdown on peaceful protests by the Baluchi minority in Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchistan province. The report highlights the use of severe beatings, tear gas, water cannons, mass arbitrary arrests, […]
The Three Basins Summit in Brazzaville: Paving the Way for a New Era
Summit in Brazzaville: A Historic Opportunity for the Future of Our Planet The upcoming Three Basins Summit in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, has the potential to open doors for an alternative future centered on prioritizing the protection of primary and degraded natural forests. This landmark summit aims to create […]
South Korea’s Discriminatory Ruling against LGBTI Soldiers Sparks Concern for Human Rights
Constitutional Court of Korea Upholds Criminalization of Same-Sex Acts in the Military Background The Constitutional Court of Korea recently made the decision to uphold Article 92-6 of the Military Criminal Act, which criminalizes consensual same-sex sexual acts in the military. This is the fourth time the court has ruled in […]
Turkish Strikes in Northeast Syria: Threatening Basic Services
Turkish Strikes Exacerbate Humanitarian Crisis in Northeast Syria Overview In recent weeks, Turkish Armed Forces have conducted drone strikes on Kurdish-held areas of northeast Syria, resulting in significant damage to critical infrastructure and widespread disruptions to water and electricity supplies. These attacks have further compounded an already dire humanitarian crisis, […]
Niger’s Rights in Peril: Examining the Government’s Actions
Arbitrary Arrests and Crackdown on Media and Dissent in Niger The Current Situation Since the military coup on July 26, 2023, Nigerien authorities have engaged in a troubling pattern of arbitrary arrests, crackdowns on critical media, and suppression of peaceful dissent. According to reports by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty […]
Niger’s Authorities and the Threat to Human Rights
Niger Arrests Officials and Silences Dissent After Military Coup Introduction In the wake of the military coup that took place on July 26, 2023, Niger’s authorities have engaged in arbitrary arrests, crackdowns on critical media, and the suppression of peaceful dissent, according to reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty […]