Three Years After Beirut Blast, Calls for Justice Persist Background As Lebanon mourns the three-year anniversary of the catastrophic explosion in Beirut’s port, calls for justice and accountability are intensifying. The blast, which occurred on August 4, 2020, claimed the lives of at least 235 people and caused extensive damage […]
Injustice Behind Bars: The Imprisonment of a Saudi Psychiatrist
Saudi Arabia: Psychiatrist Jailed after Salary Dispute Likely Unfair Trial, Arbitrary Detention on ‘Terrorism’ Charges An Unjust Imprisonment Human Rights Watch has reported that an Egyptian doctor, Sabri Shalabi, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence in Saudi Arabia for his alleged involvement with the banned Muslim Brotherhood. The case […]
Unearthing the Truth: Addressing Discrepancies in the Pylos Shipwreck Investigation
Stark Discrepancies in Pylos Shipwreck Accounts Call for Independent Investigation, Say Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch The Need for an Independent Investigation The recent Pylos shipwreck off the coast of Greece, which claimed the lives of hundreds of people, has raised concerns about the conflicting accounts of survivors and […]
Addressing Discrepancies: Demanding a Human Rights-Compliant Inquiry into Greece’s Pylos Shipwreck
Greece: Disparities in Accounts of Pylos Shipwreck Underscore the Need for Human Rights Compliant Inquiry Evidence of Towing Raises Concerns The recent Pylos shipwreck off the coast of Greece, which claimed the lives of over 600 people, has sparked a debate regarding the circumstances surrounding the disaster. Starkly divergent accounts […]
Sudan: A Grim Report Reveals Widespread War Crimes and Slaughter of Innocent Civilians
Report: The Ongoing War Crimes in Sudan The Crisis Unveiled Sudan, a country marred by conflict, has continued to witness the perpetration of war crimes and atrocities against its innocent civilians. The international community, human rights organizations, and the United Nations have all raised concerns regarding the ongoing violence in […]
“The United States Takes Charge: Leading the Security Council Through Perilous Times”
US at Helm of Security Council amid Rising Global Crises This week, United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield assumes the presidency of the UN Security Council. The ambassador’s agenda for August includes a “focus” on human rights. Human rights undoubtedly deserve to be on the council agenda, […]
Bangladesh’s Political Unrest: Exposing the Brutality of Excessive Force
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Choosing Self-Sufficiency: A Sustainable Solution to Earth Overshoot Day
The Urgency of Choosing Self-Sufficiency: Earth Overshoot Day Introduction Today, on August 2nd, the world marks Earth Overshoot Day, the day when humanity’s resource consumption exceeds the planet’s ability to replenish those resources. The Global Footprint Network’s analysis reveals that this day arrives earlier and earlier each year, pointing to […]
Tajikistan’s Extradition of Activist Raises Concerns over Human Rights and Safety
Tajikistan: Extradited Activist at Risk Authorities Should Guarantee Safety for Nizomiddin Nasriddinov Introduction On August 2, 2023, Human Rights Watch reported that Nizomiddin Nasriddinov, a Tajik political activist with refugee status in Germany, has been extradited to Tajikistan by Belarus authorities. This move has raised concerns about Nasriddinov’s safety, as […]
Injustice Amplified: The Struggles of Gaza’s Disabled Population Post-Israeli Airstrikes
People with Disabilities in Gaza Languish after Israeli Airstrikes The Lingering Impact of Israeli Airstrikes The recent airstrikes carried out by Israel in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, have brought back haunting memories for many Palestinians, particularly those living in Gaza. The wounds of the most recent outbreak of […]