UK Turns its Back on Asylum Seekers with Disabilities Introduction In a concerning development, the United Kingdom has been found to be neglecting the needs of asylum seekers with disabilities. More than 50 asylum seekers, most of whom have physical and sensory disabilities, are being housed in a former care […]
Category: Torture
Addressing the Closure of Civic Space in the Americas: Urgency for OAS States
Amnesty International Calls for Action on Closure of Civic Space in the Americas Background Amnesty International has issued an open letter to the heads of state attending the 53rd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), urging them to address the closure of civic space in the Americas. […]
Argentina’s Duty: Pursuing Justice for Crimes Against Humanity in Venezuela
Argentine Federal Courts to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity in Venezuela The filing of a criminal complaint by the relatives of victims of crimes against humanity and the Clooney Foundation for Justice in Argentine federal courts marks a significant step towards achieving truth, justice, and reparation for the victims of serious […]
Opinion: Resuming The Stadium Massacre Trial in Guinea is Essential for Justice and Stability
Guinea’s Landmark Stadium Massacre Trial Suspended Over Legal Assistance Payments Background On September 28, 2009, a peaceful protest in Guinea turned violent when security forces attacked the protesters killing over 150 and raping dozens. At the conclusion of the trial that has spanned years, former military junta leader Moussa Dadis […]
UAE’s Human Rights Record Should Be Addressed at Bonn Climate Talks
Global Concerns over UAE’s Human Rights Record The detention of human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has raised concerns over the UAE’s human rights record. Mansoor has been held in arbitrary detention since March 2017, and his imprisonment has been an ominous message to civil […]
Improving the UN’s Monitoring and Evaluation of Bangladesh Peacekeeping Forces
Bangladesh Peacekeeping Forces: Enhancing UN Screening and Addressing Human Rights Concerns Introduction The United Nations (UN) has long relied on contributions from its member states to form its peacekeeping forces, which aim to promote peace and security worldwide. Bangladesh has been a significant contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, with more […]
A New Reparations Process Must Be Instituted to Address Germany’s Crimes Against Namibia’s Herero and Nama People
UN urges Germany and Namibia to ensure rights-respecting reparations process The Issue The German and Namibian governments are under scrutiny for their handling of the reparations process for the colonial genocide that Germany committed in Namibia between 1904 and 1908 against the Herero and Nama peoples. The United Nations (UN) […]
United Nations extends arms embargo in South Sudan, bringing hope to victims of decade-long conflict.
UN Security Council Extends Arms Embargo on South Sudan for a Year The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo on South Sudan for another year, in an effort to stem the flow of weapons that have been used for committing serious human rights violations, including rape and […]
Hong Kong’s detention of Uyghur student demands transparency
Disappearance of Uyghur Student from Hong Kong Raises Concerns The recent disappearance of Uyghur student Abuduwaili Abudureheman from Hong Kong has caused panic in the Uyghur community and human rights organizations worldwide. Abudureheman arrived in Hong Kong from South Korea earlier this month and sent a message to his friend […]
Deported man’s safety and fair trial rights should be upheld by UAE authorities
Amnesty International Calls for Protection of Khalaf al-Rumaithi from Torture and Unfair Trial Amnesty International, the human rights organization based in the UK, has called for the Emirati authorities to ensure that the Turkish-Emirati citizen Khalaf al-Rumaithi is protected from torture and other ill-treatment. The authorities are also urged to […]