Pakistan’s military recent statement indicating their intention to try civilians under military laws and possibly in military courts has drawn criticism from Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, Dinushika Dissanayake. She specifically called out how it is contrary to international law, which states that civilians have the right […]
Category: Torture
The Ripple Effect: Tracing The Journey Of Water From Source To Multi-Valued Resource
The United Nations held its first Conference on Water in New York last March, with discussions on how to ensure that every individual has access to clean water and sanitation. A key point that emerged from the conference is an evolution in thought on what water is, what it provides, […]
The Emerging Threats to Democracy: Turkey’s Internet Censorship and the Upcoming Election
Turkey gears up for a high-stakes parliamentary and presidential election on May 14, 2022. However, two international human rights organizations, ARTICLE 19 and Human Rights Watch, have expressed concern over the government’s efforts to tighten control over the digital ecosystem in the lead-up to the election. These efforts could undermine […]