Bangladesh Officials Risk Inciting Violence Threats Against Opposition Leaders Undermine Election Integrity October 19, 2023 7:59AM EDT | Recent reports of government officials in Bangladesh making violent threats against opposition leaders have raised concerns about the country’s upcoming national elections in January 2024. These threats not only contribute to a […]
Author: Samantha Chen
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Unveiling Evidence of Hamas-Led Attacks
Verification of Hamas-Led Attacks as War Crimes Human Rights Watch has verified four videos of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas-led gunmen in Israel, showing three incidents of deliberate killings. In response to these attacks, Israel launched thousands of airstrikes on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of thousands of […]
A Lingering Legacy: The Ongoing Struggle for Justice in Chile
Amnesty International Report Highlights Lack of Progress in Chile‘s Police Reform and Reparations Introduction Amnesty International has recently released a report titled “Reform to move forward: Recommendations to reform Carabineros from a human rights perspective,” on the four-year anniversary of the social unrest in Chile. The report reveals that despite […]
Myanmar’s Airstrike on Village: Unmasking an Apparent War Crime
Myanmar: Airstrike on Village an Apparent War Crime Attack in Kachin State Shows Need for Arms Embargo, Aviation Fuel Bans An airstrike conducted by the Myanmar military on October 9, 2023, in Kachin State has been deemed an apparent war crime by Human Rights Watch. The attack targeted a village, […]
Kyrgyzstan’s Controversial Draft Law: Suppressing Civil Society?
Kyrgyzstan‘s Parliament Considering Draft Law to Curb Civil Society On Tuesday, Kyrgyzstan‘s parliament will hold the first reading of a highly repressive draft law that aims to interfere with the activities of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) receiving funding from abroad. If adopted, this bill would have a chilling effect on Kyrgyzstan‘s […]
Japan Court Affirms Rights of Transgender Individuals, Rejects Forced Sterilization
Japan Court Rules Against Mandatory Transgender Sterilization Surgery Requirement Held to be Unconstitutional By October 16, 2023 4:56PM EDT Introduction A Japanese family court has made a landmark ruling declaring that the requirement for transgender individuals to undergo sterilization surgery in order to legally change their gender is unconstitutional. The […]
The Urgent Need for an Overhaul: Protecting Water from Industrial Farming
Radical changes needed to protect water from industrial farming By Introduction In commemoration of World Food Day, it is crucial to recognize the dire situation facing our global food system and the urgent need for change. As climate change intensifies and water resources become increasingly scarce, industrial farming practices are […]
Under Duterte’s Rule: The Impunity Continues for Unionist Killings in the Philippines
Crisis of Impunity: Killings of Unionists Go Unchecked in the Philippines Introduction The recent killing of labor leader Jude Thaddeus Fernandez in Rizal province has once again brought attention to the alarming pattern of violence and harassment faced by unionists in the Philippines. Fernandez’s death, which occurred during a police […]
In the Midst of Tragedy: The Prolonged Suffering of Sudan’s Civilians
Escalation in Sudanese Conflict: Justice, Accountability, and Humanitarian Support Needed Introduction The conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has reached a harrowing milestone, as it enters its sixth month today. With the death toll of at least 5,000 civilians, over 12,000 injured, and more […]
Pakistan: Reconsider Deportation Plans for Afghans
Pakistan‘s Threat to Deport Afghans Puts Lives at Risk The recent announcement by Pakistani authorities to deport over one million Afghans poses serious risks of persecution and abuse, according to Human Rights Watch. The Interior Ministry of Pakistan gave all migrants living without legal status 28 days to leave voluntarily […]