IMF Should Help Pakistan Uphold Right to Electricity Introduction August 31, 2023 | Dispatches The recent widespread protests in Pakistan against a hike in electricity prices have highlighted the urgent need for economic reforms and social protection measures. As Pakistan faces one of the worst economic crises in its history, […]
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Protecting Cyber Security in Bangladesh: Urgent Call to Remove Draconian Provisions in Draft Legislation
Amnesty International Urges Substantial Amendments to Bangladesh‘s Cyber Security Act The Cabinet’s Approval of the Draft Cyber Security Act The recent news of the Cabinet’s approval of the final draft of the Cyber Security Act (CSA) in Bangladesh has drawn criticism from human rights organization Amnesty International. The CSA is […]
Risking Freedom: The Dangers of Afghanistan’s Total Surveillance State
The Taliban’s Mass Surveillance Plan: A Violation of Rights and a Threat to Freedom The Challenge of Mass Surveillance in Afghanistan The recent announcement by the Taliban regarding their plan to install 62,000 security cameras across Kabul and other areas has raised serious concerns about the implications of such mass […]
Saudi Arabia: The Urgent Need to Overturn the Unjust Conviction and Harsh Sentencing of Social Media Activist
Saudi Activist Sentenced to Death for Online Activity Background Information Over the past two years, Saudi Arabia has seen an escalation in its crackdown against individuals using social media and the internet to voice their opinions. Amnesty International has documented numerous cases of individuals being sentenced to imprisonment for peaceful […]
The Uyghur Crisis in China: Unmasking the Ongoing Humanitarian Catastrophe
Unrelenting Crimes Against Humanity Targeting Uyghurs Forced Assimilation Continues a Year After Landmark Report on Xinjiang Background China‘s ongoing crimes against humanity targeting Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims in the northwestern Xinjiang region have persisted a year after a damning report by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner […]
China’s Response to the Xinjiang Report: A Wake-Up Call to Global Action
The International Community’s Response to the UN Report on Xinjiang Amnesty International has criticized the international community for its “woefully inadequate” response to the damning UN report on the human rights situation in Xinjiang, China. Released on August 31, 2022, the report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner […]
The Urgency of COP28: Advocating for the Release of an Activist in the UAE
COP28: US Should Press UAE for Activist’s Release Free Ahmed Mansoor to Set Better Tone for COP28 Climate Conference August 30, 2023 As the 28th Conference of Parties on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) approaches, human rights groups are calling on the United States government to […]
Is the UAE’s Detention of an Activist a Stumbling Block for COP28?
Calls for the Release of Ahmed Mansoor Ahead of COP28 Background A coalition of 19 human rights groups has called on the United States government to pressure UAE authorities to release Emirati human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor ahead of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. Mansoor has been arbitrarily imprisoned […]
Bringing Light to the World: Inspiring Good News Stories from July/August
Greenpeace Good News Stories from Around the World Introduction In a time when climate change and environmental degradation dominate the headlines, it can often feel overwhelming and discouraging. However, amidst the challenges, there is still room for hope and inspiration. Greenpeace International has recently highlighted several significant victories in the […]
The Unending Agony: The Collective Wait of Middle Eastern Families for Their Disappeared Loved Ones
The Agony of Waiting: Families in the Middle East Searching for Disappeared Loved Ones The Reality of Collective Wait Across the Middle East, countless families are experiencing the agonizing wait for their loved ones who have disappeared. These families live with the constant uncertainty, not knowing if their loved ones […]