Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups Summary Human Rights Watch has reported an upsurge in atrocities committed by Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso since late 2022. These groups have killed civilians, looted and burned property, and forced thousands to flee. They have also besieged several towns, […]
Year: 2023
“Unmasking the Brutality: Analyzing the Surge of Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups in Burkina Faso”
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups Summary According to a report by Human Rights Watch, Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso have been responsible for a surge in violence and atrocities, including summary killings, looting, and arson. These armed groups have also laid siege to several towns, […]
A Historical Injustice: Reflecting on the 50th Anniversary of the Chagos Islanders’ Forced Exile
Chagos: 50th Anniversary of Islanders’ Deportation UK, US Should Provide Reparations for Continuing Crime Against Humanity June 15, 2023 In a highly anticipated report released today, Human Rights Watch is calling on both the United Kingdom and the United States to provide full reparations for the forced displacement of the […]
Beirut Blast Investigation Under Scrutiny: International Concerns Mount
UN Expert Raises Alarm Over Ineffective Beirut Blast Investigation June 15, 2023 | Dispatches Nearly three years after the tragic Beirut port explosion that claimed the lives of over 200 people, injured thousands, and caused extensive destruction to the city, the Lebanese authorities continue to hinder efforts to uncover the […]
How Nonprofit Hospitals Profit from Chasing Low-Income Patients into Debt
Nonprofit Hospitals in the US Exploiting Low-Income Patients and Neglecting Government Oversight, Fueling a Health Care Crisis Introduction On June 15, 2023, Human Rights Watch released a 62-page report titled “In Sheep’s Clothing: United States’ Poorly Regulated Nonprofit Hospitals Undermine Health Care Access.” The report highlights the failure of the […]
Denied Justice: Migrant Workers as Qatar World Cup Security Guards
FIFA and Qatar Fail to Address Abuses Suffered by Migrant Workers at World Cup Introduction A recent investigation has uncovered serious labor abuses suffered by hundreds of migrant workers who were hired as security guards for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite being warned about the vulnerability of these […]
Japan’s Uphill Battle: Recognizing Nonconsensual Intercourse as Rape
Japan Should Recognize Nonconsensual Intercourse as Rape The Current Situation in Japan Japan is currently considering a landmark bill that would revise the country’s penal code and redefine rape to include “nonconsensual sexual intercourse.” This bill, which may be voted on as early as June 21, would mark only the […]
Ukraine’s Dam Destruction: The Repetitive Pattern of Loss
Dam Destruction in Ukraine: Loss After Loss After Loss Russian Authorities Fail to Provide Timely Evacuation, Aid to Civilians In the early morning of June 6, the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine was destroyed, resulting in disastrous flooding of numerous towns and villages along the Dnipro River. The aftermath […]
Rights First: What the US Should Prioritize in Its Top-Level Visit to China
China Visit: Highlighting Human Rights Concerns On June 18, 2023, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit China, marking his first visit as secretary of state and the first by a US secretary of state since 2018. In light of this visit, human rights organizations, including […]
Japan’s Immigration Reforms: Assessing the Impact on Asylum Seekers
Japan Immigration Law Creates New Obstacles for Asylum Seekers Heightened Risk of Refugee Applicants Being Returned Home to Harm June 14, 2023 | By Japan‘s recent amendments to its Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act have raised concerns among lawmakers, legal experts, and civil society organizations. The new law allows […]