## Thailand Elections: A Chance for Human Rights Safeguards Thailand‘s upcoming general election on May 14 presents a rare opportunity for political parties and candidates to publicly commit to the protection and promotion of human rights. Amnesty International’s Chanatip Tatiyakaroonwong emphasizes that it is important that the rights of marginalized […]
Year: 2023
Biden’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Is a Recipe for Harm and Injustice
## The Biden Administration’s unsuccessful approach to asylum seekers The end of the Title 42 policy on May 11 has been the center of media attention, with claims of chaos and a lack of order at the United States’ southern border. However, the reality is quite different. Instead of investing […]
Lebanon’s Deportation of Syrian Refugees Must Cease Immediately: Editorial
Lebanese Armed Forces Deport Syrian Refugees back to Syria, violating human rights The recent summary deportation of hundreds of Syrian refugees from Lebanon to Syria has caused concern among human rights organizations. Amnesty International, together with 20 national and international organizations, has condemned the surge of anti-refugee rhetoric in Lebanon […]
Tunisia’s Fragile Democracy at Risk as Government Moves to Dismantle Largest Opposition Party
Tunisian government‘s attack on opposition party raises concern for democracy In a move that serves as a direct threat to the democratic values upheld by Tunisian citizens, the Tunisian government has intensified its crackdown on political opponents of President Kais Saied’s power grab. Human Rights Watch has reported that Ennahda, […]
Police Brutality Erupts as Khan Protests Turn Violent in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Government Accused of Excessive Force and Internet Shutdowns Amid Protests Human Rights Watch has accused Pakistan’s government of using excessive force and violating basic rights during protests triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges on May 9, 2023. Police have reportedly used tear […]
Vietnamese Activist Tran Van Bang Released from Prison After 12-Year Sentence
Human Rights Activist Tran Van Bang Arrested in Vietnam Tran Van Bang, a Vietnamese human rights activist, was arrested on March 1, 2022, by the Ho Chi Minh City police for allegedly criticizing the government under article 117 of the penal code. Human Rights Watch has condemned the arrest and […]
Sudanese Massacre: The Urgency of Establishing an Investigative Mechanism by UN Human Rights Council
Amnesty International has welcomed the announcement that the United Nations Human Rights Council will hold a special session on Sudan on 11 May 2023 to discuss the impact of the ongoing conflict in the country. The organization has called on the council to address the human rights crisis in Sudan […]
Australia’s Inaction in Rescuing Citizens Trapped in Syrian Camps Sparks Outrage.
Australian citizens stranded in Syrian camps The families of around 40 Australian women and children who are being held in dire conditions in camps in northeast Syria for years have decided to take legal action through the child rights group Save the Children to try and secure their repatriation. However, […]
Jordan Faces Scrutiny Over Child Rights Record
## UN child rights committee to examine Jordan‘s record on children‘s rights On Feb 27, 2018, the United Nations child rights committee began examining Jordan‘s track record on childrens’ rights for the first time since a decade. The committee’s experts will discuss on various issues ranging from barriers to basic […]
“Torture Trial in US Exposes Legal Gray Areas and the Need for Reform”
A Private US Citizen Accused of Torture in Iraq The trial of a private United States citizen, Ross Roggio, accused of torture as part of an alleged unlawful firearms manufacturing scheme in Iraq opened in the state of Pennsylvania. As per the prosecutors, Roggio, 53, abducted and tortured a potential […]