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 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 […]
Saudi Arabia: The Urgent Need to Overturn the Unjust Conviction and Harsh Sentencing of Social Media Activist
Saudi Activist Sentenced to Death for Online Activity Background Information Over the past two years, Saudi Arabia has seen an escalation in its crackdown against individuals using social media and the internet to voice their opinions. Amnesty International has documented numerous cases of individuals being sentenced to imprisonment for peaceful […]
The Persecution of Activism: Tatyana Kotlyar’s Conviction and Russia’s Crackdown on Migrants’ Rights
Violations of Migrants’ Rights Defender Highlight Ongoing Crackdown in Russia A Perpetuation of Marginalization and Injustice Amnesty International’s Russia Director, Natalia Zviagina, has denounced the recent conviction and fine imposed on Tatyana Kotlyar, a Russian migrants’ rights defender, as yet another blow to Russia‘s fragile civil society. Kotlyar, who has […]
Why the Convicted Lawyer Should Be Released: Exploring the Case
The Unjust Imprisonment of Lawyer Daulet Tazhimuratov Must End On June 5, the Uzbekistan Supreme Court upheld the 16-year prison sentence of lawyer and blogger Daulet Tazhimuratov, while either reducing sentences or implementing non-custodial measures for the remaining 14 individuals involved in the “Nukus case”. The Nukus case refers to […]
Cambodia’s Crackdown on Labor Rights: The Conviction of Casino Union Leader Chhim Sithar and Strikers
Cambodian authorities have convicted union leader Chhim Sithar and eight other union members for incitement to commit a felony or disturb social security. Sithar, who is the president of the Labor Rights Supported Union of Khmer Employees of NagaWorld, has been sentenced to two years in prison, while the others […]
“Union Leader and Strikers in Cambodia Casino Convicted: A Setback for Worker Rights and Democracy”
The Conviction of Cambodian Labor Union Leader Chhim Sithar and Members Background A Phnom Penh court recently handed a two-year prison sentence to Chhim Sithar, leader of the Labor Rights Supported Union (LRSU) of Khmer Employees of NagaWorld, while eight other union members or former members received one to one […]
Zimbabwe opposition leader’s conviction and sentencing highlight growing government crackdown on peaceful dissent
The recent conviction and sentencing of Job Sikhala, a member of parliament for the opposition Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC), has sparked concerns about an escalating crackdown on peaceful dissent and the right to freedom of expression in Zimbabwe. In a statement released by Amnesty International, Flavia Mwangovya, Deputy Director […]
Burundi Court Upholds Conviction of Journalist Who Reported on Human Rights Abuses
## Burundi Continues to Suppress Press Freedom and Human Rights On World Press Freedom Day, the appeals court in Bujumbura confirmed the conviction of journalist Floriane Irangabiye, dealing a blow to free speech in Burundi. Irangabiye was charged with state security crime and received a 10-year sentence and a hefty […]