Bahrain: Quash Religious Freedom Convictions Last week, Jalal al-Qassab, 60, and Redha Rajab, 67, filed their third and final appeals against convictions for “mocking” Islamic beliefs. In March, they were sentenced to a year in prison and a fine. Both men are members of Al Tajdeed, a Bahraini cultural and […]
Category: United Nations
Cambodia’s History of Voting Irregularities: What to Expect in July’s Election
Cambodia: Past Vote Irregularities Foreshadow July Election Analysis of 2022 Commune Voting Suggests Tampering, Improper Counting Human Rights Watch has raised concerns about the upcoming national elections in Cambodia, following a systematic analysis of the 2022 commune elections. The analysis indicates that there were numerous irregularities and that election fraud […]
A Global Roundup of Positivity: The Good News Stories Shaping June
Greenpeace Good News Stories from Around the World – June In today’s edition of positive news, we highlight some notable wins in the climate and environmental justice space that inspire us to continue our fight for a better, greener, and fairer world. From South Korea and Brazil to Namibia, Southeast […]
Exploring the Bright Side: June’s Good News Stories from Across the Globe
Greenpeace Highlights Notable Wins in the Climate and Environmental Justice Space Greenpeace International has shared a collection of noteworthy victories in the fight for a better and greener world. These stories highlight positive developments across different regions, including South Korea/Brazil, Namibia, Southeast Asia, Senegal, the Netherlands, Thailand, New Zealand, and […]
Northeastern India: Unraveling the Ethnic Violence Crisis in Manipur
Dispatches: Ethnic Violence Spirals in India’s Northeastern Manipur State The State of Manipur in Turmoil Violence and bloodshed have ravaged Manipur, a state in northeastern India, as clashes between different ethnic communities have escalated. Social media platforms have been inundated with distressing images of people killed and injured in armed […]
The Future of Stability in Mali: Examining the Implications of Ending the UN Peacekeeping Mission
UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali to End: MINUSMA Exit Raises Serious Concerns for Rights Monitoring, Accountability Introduction The United Nations Security Council’s recent decision to dissolve the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has raised significant concerns regarding the future of human rights monitoring and civilian protection in the […]
Ukraine’s Landmine Scandal: A Promised Inquiry into Banned Use
Ukraine Promises Inquiry into Banned Landmine Use Additional Evidence Underscores Need for Prompt, Thorough Investigation, Accountability June 30, 2023 KYIV — The Ukrainian government has pledged to conduct an investigation into the alleged use of banned antipersonnel landmines by its military forces. This commitment comes in response to reports by […]
Discovering Hope: Inspiring and Uplifting News from Across the Globe
Notable Wins: Inspiring News from Around the World South Korea/Brazil – Hyundai Construction Equipment commits to help stopping illegal mining in the Amazon Greenpeace East Asia’s release of the Stop the Excavators report has led Hyundai Construction Equipment to announce measures to prevent their machinery from being used in illegal […]
Investigating the Trigger: The Philippines’ Inquiry into the Brutal Killing of a Family
Dispatches: Killing of Family Sparks Inquiry in Philippines Massacre on Negros Island Latest in Series of Abuses Introduction The recent killing of a family on Negros Island in the Philippines has once again highlighted the ongoing cycle of violence, human rights abuses, and impunity in the region. On June 14, […]
The Silence Continues: US Halts Critical Investigation in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
US Ends Critical Investigation in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley: A Setback for Hopes to End a Longstanding Human Rights Crisis Abrupt Closure of Investigation The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently closed a crucial environmental justice investigation into whether the state of Louisiana had failed to protect predominantly Black communities […]