Mozambique: Police Fire on Protesters, At Least 3 Killed in Post Municipal Election Demonstrations Background In the wake of the recent municipal elections in Mozambique, violent clashes have erupted between security forces and peaceful protesters. According to Human Rights Watch, Mozambican security forces have used excessive force, including live ammunition, […]
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The Witch Hunt Must Cease: Over 70 Arrested in Nigeria for Attending a “Gay Party”
Blatant Discrimination in Nigeria: LGBTQ+ Arrests and Misuse of Laws Background The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) recently arrested 59 men and 17 women in Gombe state, northern Nigeria, accusing them of attending a “gay party” and planning a “gay wedding.” These arrests come just a few months […]
Tunisia’s Proposed NGO Law: A Threat to Civil Society and Democracy
Tunisian Lawmakers Must Reject Highly Restrictive NGO Law, Warns Amnesty International Amnesty International has called on Tunisian lawmakers to reject a proposed NGO law, fearing that if passed it would severely curtail the activities of independent civil society organizations in the country. The draft law, which seeks to replace the […]
Chad’s Battle for Justice: One Year On
Chad: A Year On, Victims Await Justice Impunity for “Black Thursday” as Political Space Closes October 20, 2023 8:30AM EDT In October of 2022, massive protests erupted in Chad, resulting in serious human rights violations, including the use of live ammunition, arbitrary arrests, and torture. One year later, victims are […]
India’s Stance on Same-Sex Marriage: A Regressive Blow to Human Rights
Supreme Court of India Misses Historic Opportunity for Equal Rights of LGBTQ+ Community Background In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court of India refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriage in the country, leaving it up to the Parliament to formulate the necessary legislation. This decision is seen as […]
“The Fight for Justice: Tales of Activism Against Fluxys’ Harmful Gas Imports”
Activists Face Prosecution for Protest Against Destructive Gas Imports The Arrest and Detention On April 29 in Zeebrugge, Belgium, a group of 22 activists from Greenpeace staged a peaceful action against Fluxys, an LNG transport company, to denounce their increase in US liquefied gas imports into Europe. Four of these […]
The Escalating Threat to Human Rights in Russia: The Conviction of a Prominent Activist
Russian Human Rights Defender Convicted for “Discrediting” the Armed Forces October 11, 2023 10:46AM EDT | Dispatches Today, a Moscow court found Oleg Orlov, a leading Russian human rights defender, guilty on charges of “discrediting” the military by speaking out against the war in Ukraine. He was sentenced to a […]
An Ode to Osman Kavala: Council of Europe Prize Shines Light on a Lingering Injustice
Political Persecution and Injustice: The Case of Osman Kavala Introduction The recent awarding of the 2023 Václav Havel Prize to Osman Kavala, a Turkish prisoner of conscience, by the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly highlights the ongoing travesty of justice and political persecution in Turkey. While this recognition is a […]
Detaining Relatives of Exiled Activists: Tajikistan’s Crackdown on Dissent
Tajikistan: Exiled Activists’ Relatives Detained over Protest End Detention, Ill-Treatment of Family Members October 6, 2023, BERLIN — The Tajik authorities have come under scrutiny for their recent detention of relatives of opposition diaspora members who held protests during President Emomali Rakhmon’s visit to Germany. Human Rights Watch has condemned […]
Activists on Trial: Fighting Against Fluxys’ Harmful Gas Imports
Activism Against Harmful Gas Imports: A Story of Prosecution and Solidarity Introduction In a recent peaceful action against LNG transport company Fluxys, 22 activists took a stand against the increase of US liquefied gas imports into Europe. Now, 14 of these activists face prosecution, and in this interview, four of […]