Opposition Politician’s Murder Shakes Congo Introduction In a shocking turn of events, a prominent opposition politician in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was found dead in his car with gunshot wounds in the capital city of Kinshasa. The murder of Chérubin Okende, a member of parliament and spokesperson for […]
Category: United Nations
ICC Prosecutor’s Call Demands Immediate Action on Sudan Crisis
ICC Prosecutor‘s Pronouncement Should Jumpstart Sudan Response Stronger International Action Needed to End Atrocities The recent pronouncement by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, regarding ongoing atrocities in Sudan‘s Darfur region should serve as a wake-up call to the international community. Khan’s announcement not only highlights […]
Strengthening Global Action to Combat Rights Abuses in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Rights Abuses Need Stronger International Efforts Prominent Voices Call for Concerted Approach July 14th, 2023 | By Introduction In a joint letter signed by 160 Nicaraguan victims and 29 national, regional, and international human rights organizations, it has been urged that the upcoming European Union – Community of Latin […]
Zimbabwe’s Death Penalty Debate: Reconsidering Punishment for Tapiwa Makore Murder
Death Penalty: A Violation of Human Rights Introduction The recent sentencing of Tafadzwa Shamba and Tapiwa Makore Senior to death by the Harare High Court has reignited the ongoing debate over the use of the death penalty as a form of punishment. In response, Khanyo Farisè, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director […]
Breaking the Silence: Confronting Sexual Abuse in Malian Girls’ Sports
Mali: Girls’ Coach Gets Life Ban for Sex Abuse FIBA Punishes 5 Basketball Officials But Needs to Exclude Abusers, Protect Witnesses [Date and Place], [Publication Name] – The International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) sanctions on top women’s basketball officials in Mali confirm the responsibility to remedy systemic abuse of young athletes, […]
The Fight for Justice: Guinea’s Landmark 2009 Stadium Massacre Trial Resumes
Guinea’s Landmark 2009 Stadium Massacre Trial Resumes The Background In a historic development, Guinea‘s landmark trial of former president Moussa Dadis Camara and 10 others accused of responsibility for a massacre and rapes in a stadium has resumed. The trial had been suspended for a month and a half due […]
Taiwan’s Potential as a Leading Regional Advocate for Human Rights Requires Long-Term Dedication: Amnesty’s Secretary General
Amnesty International Secretary General Calls for Human Rights Protections in Taiwan Agnes Callamard Offers Support and Solidarity Amid Growing Global Tensions Secretary General of Amnesty International, Agnes Callamard, recently concluded a high-level visit to Taiwan, where she offered support and solidarity to Amnesty International Taiwan and Taiwanese civil society. The […]
“Mali’s Worsening Crisis: The Escalating Brutality of Islamist Armed Groups”
Mounting Islamist Armed Group Killings and Rape Complicates Efforts for Security in Mali The Situation Since January 2023, Islamist armed groups in northeast Mali have been carrying out widespread killings, rapes, and lootings of villages, forcing thousands of people to flee. The security situation has significantly deteriorated due to clashes […]
Will the international community take action to help civilians fleeing the Sudan conflict and being turned away in Egypt? Title: International Response Needed: Assisting Vulnerable Civilians Fleeing Sudan Conflict Denied Refuge in Egypt
Egypt‘s Visa Restrictions Leave Asylum Seekers in Peril July 13, 2023 As the conflict in Sudan continues to escalate, thousands of civilians, including women, children, and older people, are now facing increased vulnerability due to Egypt‘s new entry visa restrictions. Human Rights Watch has raised concerns about the impact of […]
The Crucial Imperative: Putting Human Rights at the Forefront of the EU-CELAC Summit
Amnesty International Urges EU and CELAC to Address Human Rights Crisis A Critical Time for Latin America and the Caribbean Amnesty International has called on member states of the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) to urgently address the serious human rights issues […]