The US Must Uphold International Refugee and Human Rights Laws In response to the unlawful return of Venezuelan nationals from the United States to Venezuela, Amnesty International has called on the US government to immediately stop disregarding international refugee law and human rights law. The organization highlights that over 25% […]
Month: October 2023
Holding Hostages: Hamas and Islamic Jihad Face Accusations of War Crimes
Hamas and Islamic Jihad: Holding Hostages is a War Crime In a recent report, Human Rights Watch has accused Hamas and Islamic Jihad of committing war crimes by holding scores of Israelis and others as hostages in Gaza. It is stated that the armed groups refuse to release the hostages […]
Russia’s Crackdown on Press Freedom: Arbitrary Detention of RFE/RL Editor Reveals Chilling Censorship Tactics
Russian Crackdown on Journalism: Alarming Escalation in the Harassment of Media Professionals The Case of Alsu Kurmasheva: Another Blow to Press Freedom The recent arrest and arbitrary detention of Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)’s Tatar-Bashkir Service, has once again exposed the relentless crackdown on journalism […]
“Urgent Appeal: Global Leaders Must Push for the Release of Ahmed Mansoor in Preparation for COP28”
Arbitrary Detention and the Continued Persecution of Ahmed Mansoor On October 22nd, Ahmed Mansoor, an Emirati human rights defender, will mark his seventh consecutive year spending his birthday behind bars. This arbitrary detention has drawn international attention and criticism, particularly as the global community prepares to gather in Dubai for […]
Amnesty International Urges Dropping of Charges Against Journalists in Guinea’s Peaceful Rally
The Crackdown on Journalists and Freedom of Expression in Guinea Background Guinea, a country in West Africa, has been facing a concerning violation of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. In May 2022, the government made a decision to ban all rallies, which has since […]
Amnesty International Demands Dropping Charges Against 13 Journalists in Guinea
Crackdown on Freedom of Expression: Journalists Arrested in Guinea The Violation of Human Rights Amidst ongoing concerns over the deterioration of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Guinea, the recent arrest and prosecution of 13 journalists following a peaceful rally have sparked outrage and condemnation. Amnesty International’s researcher, Fabien […]
Bangladesh Officials’ Provocative Actions Ignite Violence
Bangladesh Officials Risk Inciting Violence Threats Against Opposition Leaders Undermine Election Integrity October 19, 2023 7:59AM EDT | Recent reports of government officials in Bangladesh making violent threats against opposition leaders have raised concerns about the country’s upcoming national elections in January 2024. These threats not only contribute to a […]
Why We Must Foster Alternative Societies for a Future Beyond GDP
Exploring Alternatives: Societies for a Future Beyond GDP Introduction In our ever-changing world, it is crucial to question traditional notions of growth and economic success. The prevailing belief that a country’s prosperity is solely determined by its GDP fails to account for the well-being of both people and the environment. […]
Exploring the Humanitarian Crisis: Israel’s Lethal Gaza Blockade
Israel: Unlawful Gaza Blockade Deadly for Children Denial of Water, Fuel, Electricity Endangers Lives Introduction In a recent report released by Human Rights Watch, it has been revealed that the Israeli government’s total blockade of the Gaza Strip is putting Palestinian children and civilians at grave risk. The report claims […]
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Unveiling Evidence of Hamas-Led Attacks
Verification of Hamas-Led Attacks as War Crimes Human Rights Watch has verified four videos of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas-led gunmen in Israel, showing three incidents of deliberate killings. In response to these attacks, Israel launched thousands of airstrikes on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of thousands of […]