The Threat to Civil Society in Kyrgyzstan: Amendments Restricting Freedom of Association Introduction In a controversial move, the parliament of Kyrgyzstan is set to vote on amendments to its laws that further restrict freedom of association, particularly targeting the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These amendments, if passed, will have […]
Year: 2023
Exploitation and Injustice Continue: The Fate of Migrant Workers in Post-World Cup Qatar
Qatar: Six Months Post-World Cup, Migrant Workers Suffer June 16, 2023 10:30AM EDT [Beirut] – Six months after the 2022 World Cup final in Doha, FIFA and Qatari authorities have failed to provide compensation for widespread abuses, including wage theft and unexplained deaths of migrant workers who prepared and delivered […]
Towards a More Humane Approach: Another Canadian Province Moves to Abolish Immigration Detention in Jails
Another Canadian Province To End Immigration Detention in Jails Introduction The government of Ontario has decided to terminate its immigration detention contract with the federal government, becoming the eighth province in Canada to end this abusive practice. The termination of the contract follows similar moves by Quebec, New Brunswick, Alberta, […]
Saudi Arabia’s Broken Promise: Imminent Execution of Juveniles Highlights Violation of Death Penalty Abolition
Saudi Arabia’s Record-Breaking Use of the Death Penalty on Children Introduction Amnesty International has recently raised concerns about the imminent execution of seven young men in Saudi Arabia who were all children at the time of their arrest. Despite the Saudi authorities’ commitment to end the use of the death […]
Rights First: Exploring the Importance of Human Rights in the Modi-Biden Summit
India/US: Put Rights at Center of Modi-Biden Summit Indian Premier’s Visit an Opportunity to Spotlight Worsening Trends June 22, 2023 | New York Times As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit Washington, DC, on June 22, 2023, human rights organizations are urging President Joe Biden and congressional leaders […]
Uganda’s Quest for Justice: Redress for the Kasese Massacre
## Justice for Kasese Massacre: A Call for Action and Accountability in Uganda ### Background In November 2016, the Ugandan military raided the palace of Charles Mumbere, the king of the Rwenzururu kingdom, in Kasese, Western Uganda. The military operation resulted in the death of over 100 people, including 15 […]
The Pylos Tragedy: A Stark Reminder of the Urgency for Safe and Legal Routes to Europe
Tragedy in the Aegean Sea: Unanswered Questions and Preventable Losses On Tuesday, the world was struck by yet another devastating shipwreck in the Aegean Sea. Nearly 80 people lost their lives, and hundreds more are still missing. This tragedy highlights the urgent need for a thorough investigation into what caused […]
“Spyware Inquiry in EU: Towards Enhanced Regulation of Surveillance”
European Parliament Urges Tighter Regulation of Spyware A Strong Signal, but Action Needed Rebecca White, a campaigner at Amnesty Tech’s Disrupting Surveillance Team, has expressed cautious enthusiasm in response to the vote by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) urging the European Union (EU) to tighten regulations on the use, […]
Ukraine’s LGBT Center: Attacked and Defiant
## Attack on Ukrainian LGBT Center Highlights Urgent Need for LGBT Protection Legislation On June 13, 2023, the office of Insight, an LGBT organization in Lutsk, Ukraine, was broken into and vandalized. The incident not only underscores the ongoing vulnerability and harassment faced by Ukraine‘s LGBT community but also raises […]
The Kakhovkha Dam: An Unforgivable Tragedy and Russia’s Heartless Response
# Russian Forces Endanger Lives in Flood-Afflicted Areas: A Dire Ecological and Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds ## Introduction In the wake of the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, the consequences continue to unfold in Ukraine. Amnesty International has reported that occupying Russian forces have shown a callous disregard for human life […]