Amid Reports of Voter Intimidation and Internet Shutdown, Zimbabwe‘s General Elections Raise Alarming Concerns Introduction Zimbabwe‘s general elections have been marred by reports of voter intimidation, the arrest of civil society organization (CSOs) staff members, and mounting fears of an internet shutdown. These disturbing developments have caught the attention of […]
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“Blazing Injustice: Unraveling the Tragedy of the Evros Wildfire in Greece”
Tragedy in the Evros Region: A Confluence of Climate Change and Migration Policy Introduction The devastating fires that swept through the Evros region in Northern Greece, claiming the lives of 19 individuals, have brought to the forefront the intersecting crises of climate change and migration policy. These tragic deaths are […]
Exposing the Eco-Facades: Europe’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ Oil and Gas Giants Culpable of Greenwashing
Europe’s Dirty Dozen Oil and Gas Companies Under Fire for Greenwashing An Analysis of Greenwashing Practices A recent report commissioned by Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has accused twelve leading European fossil fuel companies of deceiving the public with their greenwashing tactics. Titled “The Dirty Dozen: The Climate Greenwashing […]
Activists’ Victory in US Climate Lawsuit Paves Way for Groundbreaking Human Rights Precedent
Court Ruling in Favor of Activists Highlights the Intersection of Climate Change and Human Rights Introduction In a landmark ruling, a court in the US state of Montana has sided with a group of young activists who accused state officials of violating their rights to a clean and healthful environment […]
The Rabaa Massacre: A Decade of Impunity and Shame in Egypt
The Rabaa Massacre: A Decade of Impunity and Shame August 14, 2023 Amnesty International has released a detailed analysis on the 10-year anniversary of the Rabaa massacre, shedding light on the human rights issues that have plagued Egypt since that dark day in 2013. The report emphasizes the lack of […]
“Unmasking the Dark Reality: Violence Against Indigenous People Casts Shadow over Amazon Summit”
Violence against Indigenous People Overshadows Amazon Summit August 10, 2023 Violence against Indigenous people in Brazil has marred the Amazon Summit, a high-level meeting of presidents of countries in the Amazon region aimed at improving protection of the Amazon rainforest. The violence is a stark reminder that there is no […]
“Surging Repression: Afghanistan’s Devastating Descent under Taliban Rule”
Afghanistan: Repression Worsens 2 Years into Taliban Rule Humanitarian Crisis, Severe Abuses Against Women Threaten Millions August 10, 2023 | New York The situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated significantly since the Taliban took control of the country on August 15, 2021. Human Rights Watch has recently released a report highlighting […]
South Sudan Joins Global Efforts in Banning Cluster Munitions
South Sudan Accedes to Global Ban on Cluster Munitions: Strengthening International Peace and Security Background South Sudan became the 112th country to accede to the international Convention on Cluster Munitions on August 3, 2023. The convention comprehensively prohibits the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of cluster munitions, and requires states […]
The Persecution Continues: Aleksei Navalny Sentenced to 10+ Years in Penal Colony
Amidst Political Vengeance, Aleksei Navalny Faces an Unjust Sentence Russia‘s Crackdown on Dissent and the Plight of Aleksei Navalny On 4 August, the Moscow City Court delivered a stunning blow to Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny, sentencing him to 19 years in a penal colony on trumped-up charges of “extremism”. […]
The Future of Turkey’s Energy Sector: Embracing Coal or Seeking Sustainable Solutions?
Turkey Approves New Coal Mining to Feed Power Plants Destruction of Forest Latest Battleground on Coal Emma Sinclair-Webb, Associate Director and Turkey Director Dramatic scenes of villagers and environmental activists protesting the felling of thousands of trees in order to expand a coal mine have received widespread media coverage in […]