## The Biden Administration’s unsuccessful approach to asylum seekers The end of the Title 42 policy on May 11 has been the center of media attention, with claims of chaos and a lack of order at the United States’ southern border. However, the reality is quite different. Instead of investing […]
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Tunisia’s Fragile Democracy at Risk as Government Moves to Dismantle Largest Opposition Party
Tunisian government‘s attack on opposition party raises concern for democracy In a move that serves as a direct threat to the democratic values upheld by Tunisian citizens, the Tunisian government has intensified its crackdown on political opponents of President Kais Saied’s power grab. Human Rights Watch has reported that Ennahda, […]
“How Pharma Companies Can Prepare For Future Pandemics”
# “Pharmaceutical companies continue to prioritize profit over human rights responsibilities in the global distribution of Covid-19 vaccines” Institutional investors have failed to pass resolutions designed to facilitate the universal distribution of Covid-19 vaccines during the Annual General Meetings of pharmaceutical giants such as Pfizer, Moderna, Merck, and Johnson and […]
Assault on Press Freedoms in East and Southern Africa: Journalists Under Increasing Threat
Authorities across East and Southern Africa have intensified their crackdown against journalists and media outlets reporting on corruption and human rights violations in the region, a report by Amnesty International and the Media Institute of Southern Africa stated. Throughout 2022, numerous journalists faced harassment, intimidation, threats, arrest, and imprisonment. Tigere […]
“EU Parliament Urges Tougher Regulation of Spyware to Safeguard Fundamental Rights”
The European Parliament’s PEGA committee has released its final report urging tighter regulation of the use, manufacture, and trade of spyware within the EU. The report has been welcomed by Amnesty International’s Security Lab, though it is noted that stronger limits are needed to effectively address the issue. One notable […]
Maldives Media Crackdown Worsens Amid Threats to Press Freedom
Maldives Backtracks on Press Freedom, Prompting Criticism and Alarm Maldives President Ibrahim Solih’s commitment to press freedom came under scrutiny on World Press Freedom Day, May 3. Despite some initial progress, the space for media freedom has recently shrunk in the Maldives, leaving journalists and civil society groups worried about […]
Burundi Court Upholds Conviction of Journalist Who Reported on Human Rights Abuses
## Burundi Continues to Suppress Press Freedom and Human Rights On World Press Freedom Day, the appeals court in Bujumbura confirmed the conviction of journalist Floriane Irangabiye, dealing a blow to free speech in Burundi. Irangabiye was charged with state security crime and received a 10-year sentence and a hefty […]
Burkina Faso Army Implicated in Karma Massacre
Burkina Faso: The Karma Massacre And The Responsibility Of The Army On 20th April, Burkinabe army elements entered the village of Karma, 15 km from Ouahigouya in the north of the country, under the guise of a routine patrol, and rounded up the inhabitants, collecting their identity documents. The army […]
Myanmar’s Partial Prisoner Release Leaves Political Dissidents Behind
Myanmar Releases Prisoners Convicted Under Oppressive Laws, But the Junta’s Policies Remain Unchanged The announcement by Myanmar’s military junta on Wednesday, May 4 of the release of 2,153 prisoners was met with a sense of relief by the families of the released prisoners. However, the oppressive polices of the junta, […]
“Freedom in Peril: Greece Earns Last Place Among EU Countries for Press Freedom”
Greece Last in 2023 World Press Freedom Index: A Threat to Democracy For the second year in a row, Greece has ranked last among European Union countries in the World Press Freedom Index, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The Index highlights problems such as government interference in media, ongoing […]