Sudan: Darfur Town Destroyed ICC Should Investigate Killings, Looting by Rapid Support Forces, Arab Militias A recent attack on the town of Misterei in Sudan‘s West Darfur state has left at least 28 ethnic Massalit dead and dozens of civilians injured. The violence underscores the urgent need for a stronger […]
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US Plan to Transfer Cluster Munitions to Ukraine: Undermining International Efforts towards Safeguarding Civilians
US Plan to Transfer Cluster Munitions to Ukraine Undermines International Efforts to Safeguard Civilians Introduction The recent announcement that the United States plans to transfer cluster munitions to Ukraine has sparked concerns over the impact on civilian populations and the international community’s efforts to protect civilians during and after armed […]
Guatemala’s Election Results Demand Respect and Support for Democracy
Guatemala: Respect Election Results International Scrutiny Needed to Protect Right to Vote Introduction The recent elections held in Guatemala on June 25, 2023, have been marred by controversy and allegations of fraud. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) announced preliminary results indicating that Sandra Torres and Bernardo Arévalo would compete in […]
How TotalEnergies’ LNG Terminal Puts French Consumers, U.S. Communities, and Climate Goals at Risk
Energy TotalEnergies LNG Terminal Threatens French Consumers, U.S. Communities, and Climate Goals The Background In a new report by Greenpeace France and investigative media outlet Disclose, it has been revealed that the installation of the Le Havre floating LNG terminal, supported by the French government and TotalEnergies, poses a threat […]
The Kremlin’s Show Trial: Justice or Propaganda for Ukrainian POWs?
Russia’s Sham Trial of Ukrainian Prisoners of War: A Grave Violation of Humanitarian Law An Overview In June, Russia’s Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don initiated criminal proceedings against 13 men and 9 women from the Ukrainian “Azov” Brigade. The defendants face charges under Russia’s criminal code, including alleged actions […]
Tunisian Crisis: Unsettling Expulsion of Black Africans to Libya’s Border
Tunisia: Crisis as Black Africans Expelled to Libya Border Introduction A crisis is unfolding in Tunisia as security forces have collectively expelled hundreds of Black African migrants and asylum seekers, including women and children, to a militarized buffer zone at the Tunisia-Libya border. These expulsions, which have taken place since […]
Japan’s Moral Imperative: Standing Up Against Hong Kong’s Rights Violations
Japan Should Push Back on Hong Kong’s Rights Violations Morality and the Moral Imperative The recent politically motivated visa denials in Hong Kong have once again highlighted the growing range of abuses committed by the authorities in the city. These actions reflect the Chinese government’s tightening grip on Hong Kong, […]
Inhumane Isolation: Egypt’s Controversial Use of Remote Hearings
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Ukraine’s Tragic Toll: The Devastating Human Cost of Cluster Munitions
Ukraine: Civilian Deaths from Cluster Munitions New Research Details Ukrainian Use of Widely Banned Weapon Overview The use of cluster munitions by both Ukrainian and Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in numerous civilian deaths and serious injuries, according to a new report from Human Rights […]
Silenced Voices: The Dark Side of Bangladesh’s Labor Movement
Bangladesh: Labor Activist Killed EU, US Should Link Inquiry in Shahidul Islam’s Death to Trade Talks July 6, 2023 7:00AM EDT Human Rights Watch has called upon Bangladesh authorities to ensure an independent and transparent investigation into the murder of union leader Shahidul Islam. Islam, who was the president of […]