Investigation Urgently Needed for EndSARS Victims Background The leaked government memo addressed to the Lagos State Ministry of Health, which revealed plans for a mass burial of 103 persons identified as victims of the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, has sparked outrage and calls for immediate action. Amnesty International, led […]
Author: Patel Maya
Hi, I'm Maya Patel, a journalist who has covered a wide range of human rights issues, including gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights. I believe in the importance of telling the stories of those who are often marginalized and unheard.
Tunisia’s Sliding Human Rights: Assessing the Fallout of President Saied’s Power Grab
Amnesty International Report Shows Worsening Human Rights Situation in Tunisia Introduction Amnesty International has released a new report highlighting the alarming deterioration of human rights in Tunisia since President Kais Saied’s power grab in July 2021. The report outlines an array of concerning actions taken by the Tunisian authorities, including […]
Ethiopia’s Oromo Opposition Figures: A Case of Judiciary Defiance?
Ethiopia: Oromo Opposition Figures Held Despite Court Orders Release Introduction Ethiopian authorities have been called upon to release seven Oromo opposition figures who have been arbitrarily detained for almost three years, purely for their political roles. The Oromia police have held these senior members of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), […]
Europe Faces Moral Crisis at Rome’s Anti-Migration Summit
Rome’s Anti-Migration Summit Exposes Europe’s Growing Disregard for Rights The Controversial “Team Europe” Deal with Tunisia The recent “Team Europe” deal with Tunisia’s autocratic leader, Kais Saied, has raised concerns about the European Union’s approach to curbing migrant arrivals. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a far-right leader, is now taking […]
Hungary’s Controversial Bill: A Discriminatory Blow to Trans Women
Discriminatory Bill Harms Trans Women in Hungary Introduction In a concerning development for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Hungary, the government has proposed a bill that would exclude transgender women from a women-only pension scheme. This discriminatory bill, which is expected to go to […]
Russia’s Repression Flares: 20,000 Activists Bearing Brunt of Anti-War Crackdown
Russia‘s Increasingly Vicious Tactics Against Anti-War Activists The Repressive Crackdown The Russian authorities are employing increasingly vicious tactics to suppress anti-war activists within their borders. These tactics have been brought to light in a publication by Amnesty International, which exposes the repressive laws and practices used by Russia to silence […]
Tunisia’s Treatment of Black African Migrants and Refugees: A Bleak Reality
Tunisia: No Safe Haven for Black African Migrants, Refugees Security Forces Abuse Migrants; EU Should Suspend Migration Control Support July 19, 2023 By The treatment of Black African migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Tunisia has come under scrutiny as reports emerge about serious abuses committed by Tunisian security forces. […]
Peru: Protecting Democracy and Human Rights – President Boluarte’s Call for Security Forces
Amnesty International Calls for Protection of Right to Peaceful Protest in Peru Rising Concerns over Excessive Use of Force In response to social organizations throughout Peru announcing new demonstrations in Lima, Amnesty International has called on President Dina Boluarte and her ministers to send a clear message to security forces […]
Insights into the Philippines’ ICC Affirmation: An Assessment of the Prosecutor’s Inquiry
ICC Affirms Prosecutor’s Inquiry in the Philippines: President Marcos Should Cooperate with Investigation Background The International Criminal Court (ICC) has affirmed the resumption of the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines, according to a statement by human rights organization Human Rights Watch. This ruling is a significant […]
Malaysia’s Dark Reality: The Abduction of a Myanmar Refugee Activist
Malaysia: Myanmar Refugee Activist Abducted Urgently Locate, Ensure Safety of Thuzar Maung, Family Members Introduction On July 4, 2023, Thuzar Maung, a prominent Myanmar refugee activist, along with her husband and three children, were abducted from their residence in Ampang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian government is urged to conduct […]