Cambodian authorities have convicted union leader Chhim Sithar and eight other union members for incitement to commit a felony or disturb social security. Sithar, who is the president of the Labor Rights Supported Union of Khmer Employees of NagaWorld, has been sentenced to two years in prison, while the others […]
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Uzbekistan’s Religious Freedom Progress in Jeopardy
Uzbekistan‘s Backsliding on Religious Freedom Raises Concerns The government of Uzbekistan is reportedly restricting religious freedom and continues to arrest and prosecute Muslims on charges of extremism, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). The government’s claims promising to eliminate restrictions on religious freedoms seem to indicate partial adherence to international […]
Cambodia’s Crackdown on Land Rights Activists: A Dangerous Backslide
Cambodian Land Rights Activists Face Baseless Charges Overview On May 22nd, 2023, three staff members of the Coalition of Cambodian Farmer Community (CCFC) were charged with plotting and incitement, a move that has been described as politically motivated by Human Rights Watch. The three activists, Theng Savoeun, Nhel Pheap, and […]
Vietnam’s Crackdown on Dissent Continues With “Propaganda” Charge Against Activist.
Activist Charged With “Propaganda” Bui Tuan Lam Faces 12 Years in Prison for Criticizing Government Online The Vietnamese government is set to put Bui Tuan Lam, a renowned activist and pro-democracy advocate, on trial on May 25, 2023. Lam is facing charges of “propaganda against the state” for exercising his […]
Vietnam’s Crackdown on Free Speech: Activist Behind ‘Salt Bae’ Video Faces Unjust Charges
Vietnamese Activist Bui Tuan Lam Faces Unjust ‘Propaganda Against the State’ Charges Amnesty International Interim Deputy Regional Director for Research Montse Ferrer has called on Vietnamese authorities to immediately drop the ‘propaganda against the state’ charges against activist Bui Tuan Lam, who faces up to 12 years in prison. The […]
Threatening Press Freedom: The Peril of Indonesia’s Student Media
Student Media at Risk in Indonesia: A Call for Action On May 22, 2023, more than 150 college journalists will gather in Solo, Central Java, to discuss the intimidation, attacks, and forced closures of university media outlets in Indonesia. The situation is dire, and the need for government action is […]
Amnesty International-led delegation presents report on state repression in Peru
Amnesty International presents findings on repression of protests in Peru Amnesty International’s Secretary-General, Agnès Callamard, led a delegation that arrived in Peru to present the complete findings of an investigation into the repression of widespread protests that began last December in the context of a political crisis. The organization has […]
“Iran’s Executions of Tortured Protesters Demand a Forceful Response from the Global Community”
Three Executed Protesters in Iran: A Flagrant Disregard for Human Rights The Gruesome Execution The horrifying execution of three Iranian protesters, Majid Kazemi, Saleh Mirhashemi, and Saeed Yaghoubi, has yet again brought to the fore the Iranian government’s blatant disregard for human rights, particularly the right to a fair trial […]
Australia’s Human Rights Obligations: Time to Act
Australia Urged to Fulfill Human Rights Pledges Human Rights Watch has called on the Australian government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to fulfill its rights-related election pledges and to urgently address human rights issues related to climate, refugee policy, and First Nations justice. It has been a year since the […]
“Iran’s Appalling Execution Plans Require Urgent Action By International Community”
Iran Defies Fair Trials and Torture Concerns to Execute Protestors The Situation in Iran The imminent execution of three protesters in Iran has sparked concerns among human rights activists, with Amnesty International calling for urgent action from the international community to prevent their deaths. Majid Kazemi, Saleh Mirhashemi, and Saeed […]