Cameroon: Video Shows Killing by Armed Separatists Separatist Leaders Should Rein in Fighters; Cameroon’s Partners Should Impose Sanctions Cameroon’s ongoing conflict between armed separatist groups and the government has taken a disturbing turn with the release of a video showing the public execution of two unarmed men by separatist fighters. […]
Author: Lee Olivia
Hi, I'm Olivia Lee, a journalist who has covered a wide range of issues related to civil rights and political freedoms. I believe that democracy is a fundamental right, and I'm dedicated to reporting on stories that promote transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Greenpeace’s Urgent Plea: Governments Must Slash Plastic Production by 75% by 2040
Greenpeace‘s Urgent Plea for Governments to Cut Plastic Production A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Protect People and the Planet Global plastic production has reached alarming levels, with a doubling from 2000 to 2019 and projections showing a potential tripling by 2050. This uncontrolled production of plastics is contributing to the triple […]
Turkey’s Top Court Reinforces Suppression of Human Rights Advocates
Turkey: Top Court Upholds Rights Defender’s Life Term Conviction of Osman Kavala and Four Others Needs Urgent International Response An urgent international response is needed in the case of Turkish rights defender and businessman Osman Kavala and four codefendants, whose life-term convictions have been upheld by Turkey‘s top appeals court. […]
The Republic of Rwanda: Unveiling the Disturbing Global Playbook of Suppression
Rwanda: Global Playbook of Abuse to Silence Critics A recent report by Human Rights Watch sheds light on the disturbing tactics employed by Rwandan authorities and their proxies to silence criticism from Rwandans living around the world. The report, titled “Join Us or Die”: Rwanda‘s Extraterritorial Repression, documents a range […]
Tunisia’s Ongoing Repression: Upholding Justice for Arbitrary Detentions
Tunisian Authorities Crack Down on Political Opposition Figures Arbitrary Detentions and Charges The Tunisian authorities are facing strong criticism from Amnesty International for the arbitrary detention of six political opposition figures. These individuals, including opposition activist Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, politician Khayam Turki, dissident and politician Abdelhamid Jlassi, opposition activist Issam […]
The True Measure of Prosperity: Unraveling the Meaning of Growth
The Real Meaning of Growth: Moving Beyond GDP A Vision of an Alternative World Imagine a world where public money is spent based on collective decisions, wealth is distributed equitably, and all individuals are equally respected. A world where society works together to tackle the challenges of climate change, utilizing […]
UN Rights Body Must Act Against Impunity in Sudan
UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan A Call for Accountability in Sudan This week, member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva will vote on creating a mechanism to investigate alleged crimes by the parties to the conflict in Sudan. This move is crucial […]
The Urgency of Safeguarding Humanity from Lethal Autonomous Robots
Protect Humanity from Killer Robots: UN Chief, International Red Cross President Urge Ban on Autonomous Weapons Systems Introduction United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric have issued a joint appeal, calling on all UN member states to take immediate action […]
The Blurred Boundaries of Nature and Cities: Exploring the Intersection of Urbanization and the Environment
Does nature really end where cities begin? The Interconnectedness of Nature and Cities On October 2nd, UN World Habitat Day marked the beginning of Urban October, a month dedicated to promoting sustainable urbanization and recognizing the vital role cities play in protecting nature and biodiversity. At first glance, the combination […]
A Critical Examination of UK’s Decision to Abandon Rwanda Asylum Transfer Plan
Abandon Rwanda Asylum Transfer Plan: New Report Documents Rwanda’s Global Targeting of Rwandan Refugees, Critics Background The recently published report by Human Rights Watch has shed light on the alarming situation in Rwanda, where authorities and their proxies are resorting to violence, judicial mechanisms, and intimidation to silence criticism from […]