Saudi Arabia: Mass Killings of Migrants at Yemen Border Systematic Abuses of Ethiopians May Amount to Crimes Against Humanity August 21, 2023 | By Recently, Human Rights Watch released a report detailing the horrifying mass killings of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers at the Yemen-Saudi border. The report paints a […]
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Escalating Challenges: The Uncertain Fate of the Rohingya in Bangladesh and Myanmar
Future Bleak for Rohingya in Bangladesh, Myanmar: No Justice, Freedom Since 2017 Atrocities The Plight of the Rohingya The Rohingya, a Muslim minority group in Myanmar, have long faced systematic discrimination and oppression. Since August 25, 2017, when the Myanmar military launched a campaign of mass atrocities in the Rakhine […]
Iran Uprising: Commemorating with Respect and Without Reprisals on One-Year Anniversary
Amnesty International Calls for Justice and Respect for Victims’ Families in Iran Introduction Amnesty International has called on the Iranian authorities to allow the families of those unlawfully killed during the “Woman Life Freedom” uprising in 2022 to mark the one-year anniversaries of their deaths. In a new report, Amnesty […]
Iran’s Crackdown on Women’s Rights Activists: Silencing the Voice for Equality
Mass Arrests of Women’s Rights Defenders in Iran Raise Concerns Background Arrests Ahead of Protests’ Anniversary Iranian authorities have arrested at least a dozen activists and increased pressure on peaceful dissidents in the days leading up to the anniversary of the nationwide protests that shook the country in 2022. The […]
The Deafening Silence: Southern African Leaders Fail to Address Abuses in Mozambique
Leaders in Southern Africa Remain Silent on Abuses in Mozambique Investigation Results Delayed and Victims of Abuses in Limbo Leaders from Southern Africa recently gathered in Luanda, Angola, to discuss various matters, including the military mission in Mozambique‘s Cabo Delgado region. The region has been plagued by human rights abuses […]
Ethiopia’s Call for Accountability: Demanding Unfettered Access to Amhara Region
Access Denied: Ethiopian Government Must Grant Independent Investigators and Media Access to Amhara Region Introduction Amnesty International has called on the Ethiopian government to grant independent investigators and media access to the Amhara region amidst reports of gross human rights violations. The ongoing armed confrontations between the Ethiopian National Defense […]
Guatemala’s Democratic Future at Stake: Ensuring a Free and Fair Run-Off Election
Guatemala: Ensure Free, Fair Run-Off Election Sustained International Scrutiny Remains Key Amid Attacks on Right to Vote The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and Human Rights Watch have called on Guatemalan authorities to ensure a free and fair run-off election on August 20, 2023. They emphasize the importance of […]
“Australia’s Moral Imperative: Prioritizing Humanitarian Visas for Afghan Refugees”
Dispatches Australia Should Prioritize Humanitarian Visas for Afghans Moral Imperative and Humanitarian Crisis This week marks the two-year anniversary since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, and it is a moment for reflection on Australia‘s humanitarian visa program and its support for those trying to flee the country. Afghanistan […]
Australia’s Responsibility: Prioritizing Humanitarian Visas for Afghan Refugees
Australia Should Prioritize Humanitarian Visas for Afghans An Urgent Call for Greater Flexibility in Processing Applications This week marks the two-year anniversary since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. Coinciding with this anniversary, the Australian federal government has announced an increase in its humanitarian visa intake from 17,875 to […]
Indonesian Schoolgirls Speak Out: Challenging Mandatory Hijab and Confronting Bullying
Indonesian Schoolgirls Testify on Mandatory Hijab and Bullying The National Commission Holds First Hearing on Abusive Rules On Monday, Indonesia’s National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) held its first-ever hearing on the country’s mandatory hijab regulations. The commission invited two schoolgirls, six mothers, and two fathers to testify […]