Saudi Arabia’s Secret Supreme Court Decision Raises Serious Concerns Background In a troubling display of disregard for human rights, Amnesty International has obtained credible information that Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court silently upheld the death sentences of two young men who were under the age of 18 at the time of […]
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Sinarmas’ Empty Promises: A Devastating Blow to the Forests
APP Sinarmas: Broken Promises in the Forest A Brief Overview In 2013, Asia Pulp and Paper Sinarmas (APP Sinarmas), a giant conglomerate in Indonesia’s forestry industry, made a groundbreaking promise to halt deforestation and peatland conversion. This commitment, known as the Forest Conservation Policy (FCP), was seen as a significant […]
Protesters Disrupt Fossil Fuel Executives’ Golf Game, Demanding an End to Playing with Lives
Activists Disrupt Fossil Fuel Executives‘ Golf Game, Demand Accountability Introduction Greenpeace activists from various European countries disrupted a golf game held as part of the OMC Med Energy Conference & Exhibition in Ravenna, Italy. The activists dressed as dinosaurs with fossil fuel companies’ logos and carried banners urging an end […]
Justice Denied: The Tragic Case of an Indigenous Teen’s Death in an Australian Adult Prison
Indigenous Teen Dies in Australian Adult Prison 16-Year-Old Boy’s Death Highlights Dangers of Solitary Confinement By | October 23, 2023 Last Thursday, a 16-year-old First Nations boy died after self-harming in pretrial detention in a West Australian prison. Even though he was under 18, the authorities held him at Unit […]
Amidst the Renewed Conflict, Israel Must Act Now to Provide Essential Services to Gaza
Israel: Immediately Restore Electricity, Water, Aid to Gaza Denying Population Essential Services is Collective Punishment, a War Crime Jerusalem – Israeli authorities are facing calls to urgently restore electricity, water, and fuel to Gaza and allow unhindered humanitarian aid to reach the population. Human Rights Watch has criticized the Israeli […]
War Crimes Unveiled: Israeli Attacks Leave Gaza in Shambles
Israeli Forces’ Assault on Gaza: Amnesty International Documents Unlawful Attacks Introduction Israeli forces have been intensifying their assault on the occupied Gaza Strip, leading to a catastrophic loss of life and destruction. Amnesty International has conducted an investigation into these attacks and has labeled them as war crimes. The organization’s […]
Rights and Riots: Safeguarding the Protest Amid Escalations in Israel/OPT
Mounting Restrictions on Protests in Europe Highlight Concerns for Palestinian Rights Introduction In response to the devastating consequences of Israel‘s bombing and illegal blockade on Gaza, protests defending Palestinian human rights have been on the rise across Europe. However, these demonstrations are now being met with mounting restrictions from several […]
Israel/OPT: The Urgent Need to Rescind the Appalling Gaza “Evacuation Order”
Israeli Army’s Evacuation Order in Gaza Raises Concerns of Forced Displacement Background Amnesty International has criticized the Israeli army’s order for residents in northern Gaza and Gaza city to evacuate to the south of the Gaza Strip, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law. The initial announcement gave people […]
Bloodshed in Myanmar: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Deadly Military Air Strike
Myanmar Military Strikes Displaced Persons Camp, Killing Dozens Introduction At least 28 civilians, including 12 children, were killed and 57 people were injured in an air strike by the Myanmar military on a displaced persons camp near the town of Laiza in Kachin State. Amnesty International has characterized the attack […]
The Lingering Scourge: Enforced Disappearances Continue to Haunt the Philippines
Enforced Disappearances Still a Scourge in Philippines The Persistence of Impunity The recent acquittal of a former Army general for the 2006 abduction and torture of two brothers in the Philippines has once again underscored the persistence of impunity for enforced disappearances in the country. Raymond Manalo, who had alleged […]