United Arab Emirates Faces Criticism Over COP28 Priorities and Human Rights Record Ahead of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which is set to take place in Dubai starting on November 30th, concerns are growing over the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) […]
Author: Samantha Chen
Hi, I'm Samantha Chen, a journalist who is passionate about human rights and social justice. I believe in the power of journalism to shine a light on the injustices in our society and inspire positive change.
Lebanon: Silencing Dissent Through Arresting Comedians
Satire and Silencing Dissent: Lebanon’s Arrest of Comedian Nour Hajjar Introduction The recent arrest and investigation of Lebanese comedian Nour Hajjar by authorities in Lebanon is a concerning sign of the escalating crackdown on public criticism and the stifling of freedom of expression in the country. The arrest, which was […]
China’s Response to the Xinjiang Report: A Wake-Up Call to Global Action
The International Community’s Response to the UN Report on Xinjiang Amnesty International has criticized the international community for its “woefully inadequate” response to the damning UN report on the human rights situation in Xinjiang, China. Released on August 31, 2022, the report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner […]
Opinion: Addressing the Epidemic of Forced Disappearances in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Urged to Cooperate with UN on Forced Disappearances Inquiry Demand for Justice and Accountability On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the authorities in Bangladesh to accept the United Nations’ offer to support an independent commission of inquiry into […]
Why Protecting Children’s Rights from Climate Change is Vital – Insights from the UN Committee
UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Calls for Urgent Action on Climate Change Background The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has recently issued authoritative guidance emphasizing the urgent need for countries to take measures to address the damage and threat to children’s rights posed by […]
Is Saudi Arabia’s Use of the Death Penalty for Tweets a Justifiable Response to Cyber Dissent?
Saudi Arabia: Man Sentenced to Death for Tweets – Peaceful Criticism on Social Media Brings Death Penalty Introduction A Saudi court has sentenced a retired Saudi teacher, Muhammad al-Ghamdi, to death based solely on his peaceful expression online, through tweets, retweets, and YouTube activity, according to Human Rights Watch. This […]
US Imposes Sanctions on Human Rights Violators in Eastern Congo: Taking a Stand Against Impunity
US Imposes Sanctions on Rights Abusers in Eastern Congo Introduction In a significant move, the United States government has recently imposed financial and property sanctions on six individuals involved in backing abusive armed groups in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This marks the first time that […]
Bangladesh’s Detention of University Student Khadijatul Kubra: A Violation of Human Rights
Editorial: The Tragic Detention of Khadijatul Kubra and the Suppression of Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh A Disturbing Violation of Human Rights The case of Khadijatul Kubra, a university student in Bangladesh who has been detained for a year under the Digital Security Act (DSA), highlights the concerning state of […]
Lebanon Under Attack: Unmasking the Violence at a Drag Event
Violent Assault on Drag Event in Lebanon Reflects Increasing Hostility towards LGBT Community An Act of Hate A shocking act of violence occurred in Lebanon on August 23, when a group of men attacked a bar where a drag event was taking place. The assailants, who identified themselves as the […]
Zimbabwe Elections: Challenged by Repression and Threats to Connectivity.
Amid Reports of Voter Intimidation and Internet Shutdown, Zimbabwe‘s General Elections Raise Alarming Concerns Introduction Zimbabwe‘s general elections have been marred by reports of voter intimidation, the arrest of civil society organization (CSOs) staff members, and mounting fears of an internet shutdown. These disturbing developments have caught the attention of […]