The Case of Mr X: A Reflection on Immigration Injustice and the Power of Judicial Oversight The Plight of Mr X In early June 2006, Mr X, a Congolese man residing in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, lost his passport. As a law-abiding individual, he immediately took the necessary steps to […]
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Pakistan’s Treatment of Afghan Refugees: Ending Harassment and Arbitrary Arrests
The Plight of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Arbitrary Arrests and Harassment A Crisis Unfolding On World Refugee Day, Amnesty International has called on the government of Pakistan to urgently address the concerning treatment of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers, who have fled persecution by the Taliban. These individuals, many of […]
The Pylos Tragedy: A Stark Reminder of the Urgency for Safe and Legal Routes to Europe
Tragedy in the Aegean Sea: Unanswered Questions and Preventable Losses On Tuesday, the world was struck by yet another devastating shipwreck in the Aegean Sea. Nearly 80 people lost their lives, and hundreds more are still missing. This tragedy highlights the urgent need for a thorough investigation into what caused […]
Forced Relocation of Refugees, Including Children, in Malawi Raises Concerns
Malawi‘s Refugee Crisis: Forced Relocation and Violations of Human Rights In an egregious violation of basic human rights, the Malawian authorities have forcibly relocated 902 refugees and asylum seekers across the country without regard for their basic rights, according to Human Rights Watch. The roundups of refugees and asylum seekers […]
The Devastating Consequences of UN’s Food Ration Cuts on Rohingyas in Bangladesh Camps
UN Cuts Food Rations for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh Camps Overview of the Situation The United Nations World Food Programme has reduced food rations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from $12 per month to just $8 a month. This move, which is adding to the already harsh conditions in which […]
The Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh: Emerging Threats to Refugee Safety and Security
Possible report and analysis: Bangladesh authorities are planning to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, but without consulting the Rohingya community and despite the grave risks to their safety and freedom, warns Human Rights Watch. In coordination with Myanmar junta authorities, Bangladeshi officials took 20 Rohingya refugees to Rakhine State in […]
Greek appeal prolongs detention of refugee rescue workers Seán Binder and Sarah Mardini
Humanitarian Work Criminalized: The Plight of Refugee Rescue Workers in Greece ========================================== The Supreme Court of Greece is set to hear an appeal, launched by a prosecutor, against refugee rescue volunteers Sarah Mardini and Seán Binder, which may result in the misdemeanours case against them being sent back to court […]
“Decree Cutro: Italy tightens restrictions on migrant rights”
Italy Approves New Anti-Migrant Law: A Dire Blow to Human Rights At a time when the increase in migrant traffic in the Mediterranean is at an all-time high, Italy has enacted a law that further limits the rights of those migrants who make it onto Italian soil. The law, named […]
The Italian Government’s Crackdown on Migrants: A Devastating Blow to Human Rights
Italy Passes Law Restricting Rights of Migrants On April 12, 2023, more than 80 people died in a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea. In response, the Italian government passed the Cutro decree, named after the region where the accident happened. The aim of the legislation is to restrict the rights […]
Lebanon’s Deportation of Syrian Refugees Must Cease Immediately: Editorial
Lebanese Armed Forces Deport Syrian Refugees back to Syria, violating human rights The recent summary deportation of hundreds of Syrian refugees from Lebanon to Syria has caused concern among human rights organizations. Amnesty International, together with 20 national and international organizations, has condemned the surge of anti-refugee rhetoric in Lebanon […]