Rwanda: Global Playbook of Abuse to Silence Critics Violent Attacks, Misuse of Law Enforcement, Surveillance, Harassment, Relatives Targeted October 10, 2023 Rwandan authorities and their proxies are employing a range of tactics to suppress criticism and dissent from Rwandans living abroad, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch. […]
Category: United Nations
The crumbling faith in the UK’s asylum transfer plan for Rwanda
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Bracing for Aftermath: The Urgency of Aid in Post-Earthquake Afghanistan
Catastrophic Earthquake in Afghanistan: Urgent Aid Needed Offering Condolences and a Call to Action Amnesty International has expressed its deepest condolences to the families affected by the devastating earthquake that struck the western province of Herat in Afghanistan over the weekend. With reports of over 2,400 people killed and thousands […]
An Ode to Osman Kavala: Council of Europe Prize Shines Light on a Lingering Injustice
Political Persecution and Injustice: The Case of Osman Kavala Introduction The recent awarding of the 2023 Václav Havel Prize to Osman Kavala, a Turkish prisoner of conscience, by the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly highlights the ongoing travesty of justice and political persecution in Turkey. While this recognition is a […]
Expanding Horizons: Unveiling the Brazen Scope of the ‘Predator Files’ Spyware Scandal
Report: Shocking Spyware Attacks Target Civil Society, Journalists, and Politicians Amnesty International has conducted a major investigation revealing shocking spyware attacks against civil society, journalists, politicians, and academics in the European Union (EU), USA, and Asia. The investigation, known as the ‘Predator Files’ project, was carried out in partnership with […]
Revealing the Sinister Reach: ‘Predator Files’ Expose Brazen Spyware Targeting
Major Investigation Reveals Widespread Use of Spyware Targeting Civil Society A major investigation by Amnesty International has uncovered shocking spyware attacks targeting civil society, journalists, politicians, and academics in the European Union (EU), USA, and Asia. The investigation, part of the ‘Predator Files’ project, conducted in partnership with the European […]
Greenpeace Survey Reveals Alarming Lack of Safety from Extreme Weather Events in Global South Cities
Less than half of people in Global South cities feel safe from extreme weather events, but hope remains – Greenpeace Introduction A recent opinion poll commissioned by Greenpeace International in seven major cities across the Global South reveals that less than half of the respondents feel safe from extreme weather […]
Victim-Blaming: The Disturbing Stance of a Kazakh Parliamentarian
Punish the Victim, says Kazakhstan Parliamentarian: Legislative Proposal Highlights Need to Criminalize Domestic Violence Introduction In a shocking turn of events, a proposal by a Kazakhstan parliamentarian to punish women for provoking abuse by their husbands has alarmed human rights activists and shed light on the urgent need to combat […]
The Escalating Conflict in Israel and Palestine: A Grave Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
Israel/Palestine: Devastating Civilian Toll as Parties Flout Legal Obligations Introduction The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has once again resulted in a devastating civilian toll. Human Rights Watch has reported that Palestinian armed groups launched a deadly assault that killed several hundred Israeli civilians on October 7, 2023. In […]
New York City Mayor: Championing Human Rights in the Face of Divisive Rhetoric
New York City Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Impact of Mayor Adams’ Rhetoric Last month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a damaging statement, claiming that the arrivals of migrants would “destroy New York City.” This rhetoric not only perpetuates harmful stereotypes but also […]