Pakistan’s Government Accused of Excessive Force and Internet Shutdowns Amid Protests Human Rights Watch has accused Pakistan’s government of using excessive force and violating basic rights during protests triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges on May 9, 2023. Police have reportedly used tear […]
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.
Jordan Faces Scrutiny Over Child Rights Record
## UN child rights committee to examine Jordan‘s record on children‘s rights On Feb 27, 2018, the United Nations child rights committee began examining Jordan‘s track record on childrens’ rights for the first time since a decade. The committee’s experts will discuss on various issues ranging from barriers to basic […]
“Torture Trial in US Exposes Legal Gray Areas and the Need for Reform”
A Private US Citizen Accused of Torture in Iraq The trial of a private United States citizen, Ross Roggio, accused of torture as part of an alleged unlawful firearms manufacturing scheme in Iraq opened in the state of Pennsylvania. As per the prosecutors, Roggio, 53, abducted and tortured a potential […]