UN Tribunal Suspends Trial of Félicien Kabuga for Crimes Against Humanity in Rwandan Genocide The trial of Félicien Kabuga, an alleged mastermind of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has been suspended by a United Nations tribunal in the Hague due to his deteriorating health condition. Victims and their families have waited […]
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“New report reveals how Taliban’s brutal offensive in Panjshir constitutes a war crime of collective punishment”
Amnesty International has released a new report documenting the war crimes committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province, including torture, extrajudicial executions, and mass arbitrary arrest and detention. After taking control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban retaliated against captured fighters by targeting the civilian population in Panjshir. […]
Examining the Impact and Implications of American Churches’ Initiative to End Israel’s Apartheid
American Churches Launch Initiative to End Israel’s Apartheid On June 6, 2023, a coalition of over 100 faith-based groups launched the Apartheid Free Communities Initiative, an interdenominational campaign seeking to end the crime of apartheid committed against Palestinians. This initiative aims to bring awareness to the discrimination and human rights […]
Lawyers in Myanmar Under Attack Amid Ongoing Political Crisis
Myanmar‘s Crackdown on Defense Counsel: A Threat to Justice System The military coup of February 1, 2021, in Myanmar has resulted in widespread human rights abuses by the military junta. Amongst the many victims, lawyers defending the anti-coup protesters and critics have faced unjust arrests, torture, and mistreatment. The situation […]
Uzbekistan’s Imprisoned Lawyer: A Test of the Country’s Reform
Uzbekistan Should Free Imprisoned Lawyer and Uphold Citizen’s Rights On June 5th, a Tashkent courtroom concluded the trial of blogger and lawyer Daulet Tazhimuratov and 14 other defendants for alleged crimes related to the July 2022 protests in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan‘s autonomous region. While the sentences of 14 defendants were reduced […]
The Deadly Consequences of Angolan Fuel Price Protests
Angolan Police Fatally Fire on Fuel-Price Protesters The Incident On June 6, 2023, five people were fatally shot by Angolan police during a protest in Huambo province against a recent fuel-price increase. According to the police statement, officers had to resort to lethal force as protesters were violent, destroying properties, […]
Hong Kong’s Attempt to Ban Protest Song Displays Clear Violation of International Law, a Critical Exploration.
Hong Kong Government Seeks to Ban “Glory to Hong Kong” The Hong Kong government is seeking a court order to ban people from singing, broadcasting, or distributing the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong.” This move has drawn criticism from Amnesty International, with the Head of its China Team, Sarah […]
Risks Loom as Central African Republic Holds Referendum
Referendum in Central African Republic Poses Risks to Civil Society and Freedom of Expression Background The Central African Republic (CAR) is scheduled to hold a constitutional referendum on July 30, 2023, which could have severe implications for civil society and democratic progress in the country. The proposed constitutional amendments aim […]
The Economic and Political Costs of EU’s Migration Paranoia
European Union’s Trade and Development Scheme Jeopardized by Migration Paranoia The Issue The European Union’s (EU) external policies are being threatened by European governments’ obsession with curbing immigration. The Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), which grants trade preferences to low- and middle-income countries for poverty reduction and sustainable development, is […]
Sinjar Reconstruction Stymied by Political Fights in Iraq
Political Dispute Hinders Reconstruction in Sinjar, Iraq Human Rights Watch reported that the reconstruction of the Sinjar district in northern Iraq, which suffered significant damage due to the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS), has been delayed by the political dispute over the administration of the territory. Prime Minister Mohammed […]