Top Russian Human Rights Defender Convicted for “Discrediting” the Armed Forces The Verdict A Moscow court has found Oleg Orlov, a prominent Russian human rights defender, guilty of “discrediting” the military and sentenced him to a fine of 150,000 rubles (approximately $1,500). This verdict is a clear violation of the […]
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The Continued Assault on Civil Liberties: Turkey’s Devastating Verdict against Osman Kavala and the Gezi Defendants
Analysis: Türkiye’s Upholding of Life Sentence and Jail Sentences Draws Criticism The Controversial Decision In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court upheld a life sentence against Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, and Tayfun Kahraman. Amnesty International’s Campaigns Director for Europe, Ruth Tanner, […]
Free Speech Under Threat: The Troubling Situation in Chad
Troubling Development for Free Speech in Chad: Authorities Suspend News Site The Suspension of Alwihda Info In a concerning development for free speech and media freedom in Chad, the popular news website Alwihda Info has been suspended by Chad‘s High Media and Audiovisual Authority regulator (HAMA). The suspension, lasting eight […]
Zimbabwe’s Uphill Battle: Elections Amidst Systematic Human Rights Abuses
Zimbabwe‘s General Election: Systematic Crackdown on Human Rights Overview Amnesty International has issued a strong statement condemning the ongoing systematic crackdown on human rights in Zimbabwe. The organization highlights the restrictions on political opposition gatherings, violent suppression of protests, and the criminalization of state critics leading up to the general […]