New Report Exposes India‘s Abuse of FATF Recommendations to Target Civil Society Groups Introduction Amnesty International, in a recently released briefing titled “Weaponizing counter-terrorism: India’s exploitation of terrorism financing assessments to target civil society,” highlights how the Indian authorities have been using the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force […]
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.
The Unsettling Reality: Egypt’s Use of Child Soldiers Draws Stern US Rebuke
The US Rebukes Egypt for Using Child Soldiers Raising Awareness of Grave Violations Against Children The United States Department of State has taken the unprecedented step of adding Egypt to its list of countries implicated in using child soldiers. This decision was based on independent reports that the Egyptian military […]
The Rise of Indigenous Rights in Brazil: A Historic Victory for Native Peoples
Indigenous Peoples Secure Decisive Victory in Brazil Supreme Court’s Crucial Decision Upholds Land Rights A Landmark Ruling On September 21, the Brazil Supreme Court made a historic decision by ruling in favor of Indigenous peoples’ rights to their traditional lands. The court rejected the so-called “cutoff date” argument, which claimed […]
Guinea Massacre Trial: A Landmark for Justice and Accountability
Significant Progress in 2009 Massacre Trial 14 Years On, Over 50 Victims Finally Heard; International Support Needed Introduction In a rare example of domestic accountability, Guinea’s 2009 stadium massacre trial is making significant progress, providing hope for justice for the victims and their families. Over the past year, more than […]
Dominican Republic’s Racist Treatment: Upholding the Right to Nationality
Amnesty International Calls for an End to Structural Racism and Denationalization in the Dominican Republic Introduction Amnesty International has urged the Dominican Republic to address the issue of structural racism and denationalization that disproportionately affects tens of thousands of people of Haitian descent. As the tenth anniversary of the judgment […]
Rampant Violence in Kyrgyzstan: Spotlight on Police Ineffectiveness
Woman’s Brutal Assault Highlights Police Failures in Kyrgyzstan Introduction On Wednesday morning, a horrifying incident took place in Kyrgyzstan that has brought attention to the failures of the authorities in protecting women from domestic violence. A 36-year-old woman, known by the pseudonym Bermet, was found brutally assaulted in her home, […]
Libya’s Urgent Need: Unleashing Media and Aid for Flood-Stricken Regions
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Action in Flood-Ravaged Libya LAAF Restrictions on Media and Humanitarian Aid Amnesty International has called on the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) to lift all undue restrictions imposed on media and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to flood-ravaged areas, particularly the city of Derna. […]
The Urgent Need for Increased Government Investment in Public Health Care
Governments Should Step Up on Public Health Care Spending UN Summit an Opportunity to Commit to Equitable Financing of Right to Health As government officials gather for a high-level meeting during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss global progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) […]
The EU’s Misguided Approach in Tunisia: Repeating a Dangerous Mistake
Opinion: The EU‘s Dangerous Mistake in the Tunisia Deal Introduction The recent agreement between the European Union (EU) and Tunisia, aimed at curbing migration to Europe, has come under intense criticism for its human rights implications. The deal, signed without any human rights conditions or monitoring mechanisms, has already resulted […]
Ambition: the Missing Key in Climate Summit Talks
Climate Summit: Lack of Ambition Shameful Introduction The recent Climate Ambition Summit held in New York City has revealed a disappointing lack of ambition among major greenhouse gas emitters. Despite the urgent need for immediate and transformative climate action, many world leaders have failed to step up to the challenge. […]