Ethiopia: Oromo Opposition Figures Held Despite Court Orders Release Introduction Ethiopian authorities have been called upon to release seven Oromo opposition figures who have been arbitrarily detained for almost three years, purely for their political roles. The Oromia police have held these senior members of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), […]
Year: 2023
Indian Government Takes Action to Address Violence in Manipur: A Closer Look
Indian Government Finally Responds to Violence in Manipur: A Closer Look Over the past two months, the state of Manipur in India has been plagued by ethnic violence between Kuki tribal groups and the majority Meitei community. The conflict has resulted in over 100 deaths and the displacement of tens […]
The Battle of Ideologies: Barbie vs. Oppenheimer and the Echoes of Existential Peril
Energy Barbie vs Oppenheimer: two diametrically opposed universes that remind us of two existential threats Introduction The simultaneous release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has sparked intense debate and discussion about the contrasting themes and issues presented in these two films. For many Greenpeace activists and supporters, […]
Thailand’s Sham Charges: Political Maneuver to Prevent Candidate from Top Post
Thailand: Bogus Charges Keep Candidate from Top Post Introduction Thailand‘s Constitutional Court’s decision to suspend Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, from parliament on politically motivated charges is a serious blow to democracy in the country. The Move Forward Party had secured the most seats in the […]
Cambodia’s Controversial Election: Democracy Dimmed by Human Rights Crisis
Deterioration of Human Rights in Cambodia Ahead of National Election The Current Situation Amnesty International’s interim Deputy Regional Director for Research, Montse Ferrer, has expressed grave concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in Cambodia. With the country’s national election approaching this Sunday, Ferrer highlights the escalating crackdown on basic […]
Europe Faces Moral Crisis at Rome’s Anti-Migration Summit
Rome’s Anti-Migration Summit Exposes Europe’s Growing Disregard for Rights The Controversial “Team Europe” Deal with Tunisia The recent “Team Europe” deal with Tunisia’s autocratic leader, Kais Saied, has raised concerns about the European Union’s approach to curbing migrant arrivals. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a far-right leader, is now taking […]
Texas Immigration Policies: Placing Migrants at Risk
Texas Officials Put Migrants in Danger Pushed Into Razor Wire, Dangerous Waters; Cut US Funds to Operation Lone Star Summary Texas officials have come under fire after reports emerged of migrants and asylum seekers being pushed back, stranded in dangerous conditions, and injured by razor wire under Operation Lone Star. […]
Environmental Activism Recognized: Global Coalition Awarded UN Human Rights Prize
Global Coalition Wins UN Human Rights Prize for Advocacy of Right to a Healthy Environment The Global Coalition of Civil Society, Indigenous Peoples, Social Movements, and Local Communities for the Universal Recognition of the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment has been awarded the prestigious 2023 United […]
A Triumph for Environmental Rights: Amnesty International and Allies Awarded Coveted Human Rights Prize
Global Coalition for Environmental Rights Wins United Nations Human Rights Prize Recognition of a Fundamental Right In an historic victory for environmental justice, a global coalition of civil society organizations, Indigenous peoples, social movements, and local communities has been awarded the prestigious United Nations Human Rights Prize. This coalition, which […]
Hungary’s Controversial Bill: A Discriminatory Blow to Trans Women
Discriminatory Bill Harms Trans Women in Hungary Introduction In a concerning development for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Hungary, the government has proposed a bill that would exclude transgender women from a women-only pension scheme. This discriminatory bill, which is expected to go to […]