Tajikistan: Exiled Activists’ Relatives Detained over Protest End Detention, Ill-Treatment of Family Members October 6, 2023, BERLIN — The Tajik authorities have come under scrutiny for their recent detention of relatives of opposition diaspora members who held protests during President Emomali Rakhmon’s visit to Germany. Human Rights Watch has condemned […]
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Human Rights Advocate Narges Mohammadi: An Urgent Call for Her Immediate and Unconditional Release
The Unjust Imprisonment of Narges Mohammadi and the Nobel Peace Prize Background Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian human rights defender, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while unjustly imprisoned in Iran since 2021. Her remarkable work in bringing attention to the dire human rights situation in Iran is being recognized […]
Russia and China Should Not Be Part of the UN’s Top Human Rights Body
United Nations Member Countries Should Reject Russia and China’s Bid for Human Rights Council Seats October 5, 2023 In an upcoming vote at the United Nations General Assembly on October 10, 2023, member countries have the opportunity to deny Russia and China seats on the UN Human Rights Council, according […]
Testing the Olympic Committee: Assessing Rights Commitments in India
Olympic Committee’s Rights Commitments Tested in India Introduction The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is facing a critical test of its human rights commitments as it prepares to hold its 140th annual session in Mumbai, India. The Indian government is expected to announce its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic […]
“Balancing National Security and Humanitarianism: Pakistan’s Handling of Afghan Refugees”
Crackdown on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Raises Concerns for Humanitarian Treatment Background Pakistan‘s recent announcement of a crackdown on “illegal immigrants,” including Afghan refugees, has raised concerns among human rights organizations. The Interior Minister’s order has put thousands of Afghan refugees at risk, as they now face the threat of […]
“Silencing Justice: The Perilous Plight of a Human Rights Lawyer in China”
Detention of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Lu Siwei Raises Concerns Background Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei has been confirmed to be detained in China after being arrested in Laos in July. Lu’s detention has alarmed human rights organizations, who fear he is at risk of torture and other ill-treatment. […]
Journalistic Detentions in Yemen: Repression of Protesters by Huthi Authorities
Amnesty International Condemns Huthi Authorities for Crackdown on Demonstrators Wave of Arrests Sparks Concerns Over Freedom of Assembly Amnesty International has recently raised alarm over the actions of the Huthi de facto authorities in Yemen, who have carried out a targeted wave of arrests against largely peaceful demonstrators. The arrests […]
The Continued Assault on Civil Liberties: Turkey’s Devastating Verdict against Osman Kavala and the Gezi Defendants
Analysis: Türkiye’s Upholding of Life Sentence and Jail Sentences Draws Criticism The Controversial Decision In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court upheld a life sentence against Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, and Tayfun Kahraman. Amnesty International’s Campaigns Director for Europe, Ruth Tanner, […]
“Aunties at the Helm: Empowering Thailand’s Coastal Communities”
Empowering Women in Thailand’s Fishing Communities The Challenges of Gender Roles in Fishing Communities In many parts of the world, fishing communities have traditionally upheld patriarchal structures, with men taking on the role of leaders and providers while women focus on household responsibilities and caring for family members. This dynamic […]
Saudi Arabia’s Unresolved Injustice: The Ongoing Tragedy of Jamal Khashoggi’s State-Sanctioned Murder
Five Years Since the Grisly Murder of Jamal Khashoggi: Justice Denied The Cry for Justice As we approach the solemn five-year anniversary of the heinous murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the call for justice remains unanswered. Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, rightly points out that the path to […]