Amnesty International Calls for Protection of Right to Peaceful Protest in Peru Rising Concerns over Excessive Use of Force In response to social organizations throughout Peru announcing new demonstrations in Lima, Amnesty International has called on President Dina Boluarte and her ministers to send a clear message to security forces […]
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Unanswered Questions Surrounding the Mysterious Death of a Rwandan Journalist
Unsolved Mystery: Questions Remain Over Rwandan Journalist’s Suspicious Death A Brave Journalist Becoming a journalist in Rwanda is an incredibly courageous endeavor. John Williams Ntwali, the founder of the YouTube channel Pax TV-IREME News and editor of the private newspaper The Chronicles, was one such journalist. Throughout his career, Ntwali […]
Kenya’s Protest Crackdown: Officials Resort to Threats of Violence
Kenyan Authorities Threaten Protesters with Violence, Ignite Political Tension Introduction In recent weeks, senior Kenyan government officials have escalated tensions by responding to the resumption of protests from the opposition coalition, Azimio, with threats and hostile rhetoric. Kenyan authorities must curb this dangerous discourse, respect citizens’ rights to assembly and […]
Iraq’s Draft Laws: Undermining Freedom of Expression and Peaceful Assembly
The Threat to Freedom of Expression and Peaceful Assembly in Iraq The Iraqi government’s reintroduction of two draft laws to Parliament has sparked concerns about the erosion of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in the country. Amnesty International and the INSM Foundation for Digital Rights in Iraq have raised […]
EU/Tunisia Migration Agreement: A Controversial Pact That Raises Questions on EU’s Responsibility in Human Rights Abuses
EU–Tunisia Migration Agreement Raises Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses Evidence of Human Rights Abuses Amnesty International’s Advocacy Director at the organization’s European Institutions Office, Eve Geddie, has voiced strong concerns over the recent EU–Tunisia migration agreement. Geddie pointed out that the agreement was signed despite mounting evidence of serious human […]
Norway’s Move Against Invasive Advertising: A Victory for Privacy Rights
The Ethical Concerns Surrounding Targeted Advertising and the Need for Data Protection Regulations The Norwegian Data Protection Commission’s Decision The recent decision by the Norwegian Data Protection Commission to ban Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, from engaging in unlawful targeted advertising is a significant development in the ongoing debate […]
“Reconsidering the Consequences: Thailand’s Monarchy Charge Against Child Protester”
Thailand‘s Crackdown on Child Protesters: A Violation of Human Rights Introduction Thailand, a country known for its rich history and vibrant culture, has recently come under scrutiny for its crackdown on child protesters. The case of Noppasin ‘Sainam’ Treelayapewat, a young activist facing up to 15 years imprisonment for participating […]
Zimbabwe’s Patriotic Bill: Analyzing the President’s Attack on Civic Space
President Mnangagwa Signs “Patriotic Bill” Into Law: A Grave Attack on Freedom The Concerns Raised by Amnesty International Amnesty International’s Deputy Research Director for Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, has strongly criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent signing of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Amendment Bill, 2022, commonly referred to as […]
Malaysia’s Dark Reality: The Abduction of a Myanmar Refugee Activist
Malaysia: Myanmar Refugee Activist Abducted Urgently Locate, Ensure Safety of Thuzar Maung, Family Members Introduction On July 4, 2023, Thuzar Maung, a prominent Myanmar refugee activist, along with her husband and three children, were abducted from their residence in Ampang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian government is urged to conduct […]
Cross Border Aid Delivery in Syria: Seeking Alternatives to Relying on the Government
Relying on Syrian Government for Cross Border Aid Delivery is Untenable: Alternatives Needed to Assist Besieged Civilians in Opposition-Held Northwest Syria The Current Situation The decision by the Syrian government to permit the United Nations (UN) to use the Bab-al-Hawa border crossing with Turkey for delivering humanitarian aid to the […]