Nigeria Faces Looming Fuel Shortage Crisis Background Nigeria, a country known for its vast oil reserves, has been on the brink of a fuel shortage crisis since the Nigerian government decided to remove the fuel subsidy. The decision was announced by President Bola Tinubu in his inaugural speech on May […]
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Uncovering the Past: China’s Protest Movement.
Protest Movements in China: A History of Brave Activism Introduction June 4, 1989, is a dark day in Chinese history marked by the brutal suppression of peaceful protests, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, if not thousands, in and around Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. But since then, despite the harshly repressive […]
“UAE’s Human Rights Record Threatens Success of Upcoming Climate Meeting: Call for Urgent Reforms”
Amnesty International Urges Action on Human Rights in UAE Ahead of Climate Conference Amnesty International has called on states participating in the climate meeting in Bonn, which will set the agenda for the COP28 in Dubai later this year, to push the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to improve its human […]
The Importance of China Acknowledging the Tiananmen Square Massacre
China Commemorations Barred 34 Years After Bloody Crackdown In what has become an annual occurrence, Chinese authorities have once again prevented citizens from holding commemorations for the Tiananmen Square Massacre, which took place on June 4, 1989. Human Rights Watch has spoken out against the Chinese government’s attempts to erase […]
“Examining the Need to Stop Police Brutality During Protests in Kenya”
Kenya: End Abusive Policing of Protests Kenyan authorities have failed to address the issue of police brutality during nationwide protests that began almost two months ago. Reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International Kenya detail how police officers and their commanders committed killings and attacks against protesters and other […]
The Scorching Reality: Migrant Workers in Gulf States Face Life-Threatening Heat
Migrant Workers in Gulf States Face Life-Threatening Conditions due to Inadequate Heat Protections A report published recently by Human Rights Watch reveals the alarming conditions that migrant workers face in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries due to the lack of proper safety and health guidelines for extreme summer heat exposure. […]
Vietnam Bans Jokes on Social Media in Crackdown on Online Speech
No Joking Allowed in Vietnam The Ministry of Public Security in Vietnam has shown that it has no sense of humor, as it continues to retaliate against individuals who make jokes or satirical comments about government officials. The latest victim of this crackdown is Bui Tuan Lam, a man who […]
How Lula’s Failure in Venezuela Affects Human Rights
Brazil’s Lula Missed a Key Opportunity to Uphold Human Rights in Venezuela Background Brazilian President Lula and Venezuelan President Maduro met recently, and after the meeting, Lula praised Maduro’s government’s democracy and criticized the narrative that the democratic institutions in Venezuela were being undermined. It is evident that Maduro’s government […]
“The Deadly Effects of Tear Gas: A Global Look at Its Misuse Against Protesters – Interactive Website”
Amnesty International’s Report on Global Tear Gas Misuse: The Need for Philanthropy and Regulation The year 2022 saw a significant number of global protests that were brutally suppressed, resulting in deaths and injuries due to the misuse of tear gas. Amnesty International, in its updated report, Tear Gas: An Investigation, […]
“The Activism of James Wakibia: A Frontline Perspective on Kenya’s Environmental Movement” #CitizenClimate Series 05
Kenyan Environmental Activist James Wakibia: Leading the Fight Against Plastic Pollution James Wakibia, a Kenyan photojournalist and environmental activist, is a remarkable individual who has become a vocal proponent of the campaign against plastic pollution in his country. He actively educates people on the dangers of plastic and advocates for […]