Malawi‘s Refugee Crisis: Forced Relocation and Violations of Human Rights In an egregious violation of basic human rights, the Malawian authorities have forcibly relocated 902 refugees and asylum seekers across the country without regard for their basic rights, according to Human Rights Watch. The roundups of refugees and asylum seekers […]
Tag: Concerns.
Pakistan’s Crackdown on Political Opponents Sparks Concerns over Democracy.
Pakistan: Crackdown on Political Opposition Raises Concerns for Democracy The Current Situation On May 9, 2023, former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on corruption charges, which provoked protests across Pakistan. In response, Pakistani police have carried out mass arrests and detained more than 4,000 people, including members of the […]
“Is the Philippines’ Justice System Under Siege by Politics? Latest de Lima Acquittal Raises Concerns”
Opinion: Latest De Lima Acquittal Exposes the Politicization of Philippines’ Justice System The recent acquittal of former Senator Leila de Lima from the second of three drug cases against her highlights the political nature of charges brought against her and the sad state of the Philippine justice system. Her likely […]
Growing Concerns Over Tunisia’s Judicial Independence Amid Adding Human Rights Lawyers to Conspiracy Case
Amnesty International has expressed concerns about growing repression in Tunisia following the authorities’ decision to broaden a criminal investigation based on unfounded accusations of “conspiracy.” The investigation previously targeted 17 suspects, of whom 12 were arrested, on charges of plotting to attack the state and foment social tension. The president […]