## Burundi Continues to Suppress Press Freedom and Human Rights On World Press Freedom Day, the appeals court in Bujumbura confirmed the conviction of journalist Floriane Irangabiye, dealing a blow to free speech in Burundi. Irangabiye was charged with state security crime and received a 10-year sentence and a hefty […]
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.
Croatia’s Border Pushbacks Continue Despite Criticism and Legal Action
Human Rights Watch has released a report exposing the Croatian police’s systematic and violent pushbacks of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants to Bosnia and Herzegovina without assessing their asylum requests or protection needs. The 94-page report, titled “‘Like We Were Just Animals’: Pushbacks of People Seeking Protection from Croatia to […]
Egypt’s Crackdown on Dissent Continues: Arrests Made on Ex-MP’s Family and Supporters
Egyptian authorities have arrested at least 12 family members and supporters of Ahmed Tantawy, a former parliamentarian who announced in March his intention to run for president in the 2024 elections. The arrests began in late April 2023 and appear to have been primarily based on the individuals’ relationship with […]
How Engaging Girls in Education Reforms Can Empower Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s government has made important strides in expanding access to education for girls. However, many girls in vulnerable situations continue to be at risk of exclusion from school. According to a report jointly released by Human Rights Watch and Purposeful, the Sierra Leone government needs to prioritize girls’ views […]
Nepal’s Landmark Decision: Same-Sex Spouses to be Recognized by Court
Nepal‘s Supreme Court Orders Recognition of Same-Sex Foreign Spouses In June 2022, LGBTQIA activists and supporters gathered in Kathmandu, Nepal to demand equal legal rights, marking June as Pride Month. In late September, the Supreme Court of Nepal instructed the government to recognize the same-sex foreign spouse of a Nepali […]
“Nigerian Presidential Election Controversy Takes Center Stage in Court Hearings”
# Nigeria’s Presidential Election Tribunal: A Test of the Judiciary’s Independence ## Introduction The Court of Appeal in Nigeria began proceedings yesterday to hear the challenges brought against the declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate of the ruling party, as the winner of the country’s presidential elections held in […]
“Iraq’s Cancer Surge Linked to Widespread Gas Flaring Practices”
Flaring: A Global Crisis with Deadly Consequences The Story of Ali Hussein Jaloud Ali Hussein Jaloud was barely in his 20s when he died of leukemia on April 21, 2021, in the southern Iraqi town of Rumaila, about 50 kilometers from the port city of Basra. Ali and his family […]
“Morocco’s Imprisoned Academics and Journalists Denied Access to Reading and Writing, a Violation of Freedom of Expression”
Amnesty International has recently highlighted the issue of prisoners being denied the right to read and write in Moroccan prisons, in violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. This World Press Freedom Day reminds us of the importance of freedom of expression and the […]
DR Congo’s Nationality Bill: A Dangerous and Discriminatory Attempt to Limit Citizenship Rights
Democratic Republic of Congo’s parliament is currently reviewing a draft law that could enable authorities to discriminate against Congolese citizens on the basis of their parents’ national origin. The proposed law known as the Tshiani or “Congolity” bill, was first introduced in 2021 but was withdrawn following widespread criticism. Its […]
Burkina Faso Army Implicated in Karma Massacre
Burkina Faso: The Karma Massacre And The Responsibility Of The Army On 20th April, Burkinabe army elements entered the village of Karma, 15 km from Ouahigouya in the north of the country, under the guise of a routine patrol, and rounded up the inhabitants, collecting their identity documents. The army […]