Egyptian authorities have arrested at least 12 family members and supporters of Ahmed Tantawy, a former parliamentarian who announced in March his intention to run for president in the 2024 elections. The arrests began in late April 2023 and appear to have been primarily based on the individuals’ relationship with […]
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“Nigerian Presidential Election Controversy Takes Center Stage in Court Hearings”
# Nigeria’s Presidential Election Tribunal: A Test of the Judiciary’s Independence ## Introduction The Court of Appeal in Nigeria began proceedings yesterday to hear the challenges brought against the declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate of the ruling party, as the winner of the country’s presidential elections held in […]
Examining the Vital Role of Journalism in Upholding Human Rights: A Look at the 2023 Human Rights Press Award Winners
2023 Human Rights Press Awards honor journalists for shedding light on some of the Asia region’s most pressing human rights issues. Human Rights Watch, in partnership with the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, administered the awards, recognizing outstanding reporting in 16 categories covering […]
Iraq’s compensation for victims of ISIS too little, too late for justice
Iraqi Authorities Fail to Compensate Sinjaris for Property Damage in Battle Against ISIS, Human Rights Watch Says The Iraqi government has failed to compensate thousands of Yazidis and others from the Sinjar district for the destruction and damage of their property resulting from the battle against ISIS, a report by […]
Targeted Violence on the Rise in Laos: Another Activist Killed in Vientiane
# Fatal Shooting of Lao Political Activist Anousa “Jack” Luangsuphom in Vientiane Sends a Chilling Message About Free Speech On April 29, 2023, Anousa “Jack” Luangsuphom, a prominent political activist in Laos, was fatally shot while sitting in a coffee shop in Vientiane‘s Chanthabouly district. The gunman shot him twice, […]
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