Swift and Independent Investigation Urged in Guinea Protests Introduction Amnesty International has called on the Guinean authorities to conduct a swift and independent investigation into the violent repression of a peaceful rally on October 16th, which left three journalists injured. Thirteen journalists were also arbitrarily arrested during the event in […]
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Myanmar’s Airstrike on Village: Unmasking an Apparent War Crime
Myanmar: Airstrike on Village an Apparent War Crime Attack in Kachin State Shows Need for Arms Embargo, Aviation Fuel Bans An airstrike conducted by the Myanmar military on October 9, 2023, in Kachin State has been deemed an apparent war crime by Human Rights Watch. The attack targeted a village, […]
The Lingering Scourge: Enforced Disappearances Continue to Haunt the Philippines
Enforced Disappearances Still a Scourge in Philippines The Persistence of Impunity The recent acquittal of a former Army general for the 2006 abduction and torture of two brothers in the Philippines has once again underscored the persistence of impunity for enforced disappearances in the country. Raymond Manalo, who had alleged […]
Accountability in Israel: Addressing Palestinian Militant Actions Targeting Civilians
Hamas and Palestinian Armed Groups Commit War Crimes Amnesty International has condemned Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups for flagrantly violating international law and displaying a chilling disregard for human life. These groups have been accused of committing cruel and brutal crimes, including mass summary killings, hostage-taking, and indiscriminate rocket […]
The Lingering Scourge of Enforced Disappearances in the Philippines
Enforced Disappearances Still a Scourge in Philippines Acquittal of Ex-General, Recent Abductions Underscore Impunity for the Crime October 11, 2023 By The recent acquittal of a former Army general for the abduction and torture of two brothers in 2006 sheds light on the persistent problem of enforced disappearances in the […]
The Role of the UN Rights Body in Addressing Impunity in Sudan
UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan Introduction In recent years, Sudan has been plagued by violence and human rights abuses, with both the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) engaging in indiscriminate attacks, destroying infrastructure, and blocking humanitarian assistance. Moreover, the RSF and allied […]
Syria Torture Case: An Urgent Test for International Justice
Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case Urgent Measures Sought to Stop Abuses The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to begin hearings on state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011. This case, filed by the Netherlands and Canada, alleges that Syria is violating the international Convention Against Torture by […]
Investigating the Inexcusable: Eswatini’s Urgent Call for Justice
Former MP Brutally Beaten in Eswatini Detention: The Urgent Need for Justice and Accountability Introduction Amidst reports of the brutal beating of former Member of Parliament (MP) Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza by correctional services officers in Eswatini, the international human rights organization Amnesty International has called for a prompt and impartial […]
Guinea Massacre Trial: A Landmark for Justice and Accountability
Significant Progress in 2009 Massacre Trial 14 Years On, Over 50 Victims Finally Heard; International Support Needed Introduction In a rare example of domestic accountability, Guinea’s 2009 stadium massacre trial is making significant progress, providing hope for justice for the victims and their families. Over the past year, more than […]
Ensuring Civilians’ Rights: A Call for Accountability in Azerbaijan’s Nagorno Karabakh Conflict
Ensuring Civilians’ Rights in the Nagorno Karabakh Humanitarian Crisis The Dire Humanitarian Situation Human Rights Watch has issued a call to action, urging Azerbaijan to address the dire humanitarian needs of Nagorno-Karabakh’s ethnic Armenian population. Following Azerbaijan‘s military operation to regain control over the region, thousands of civilians are facing […]