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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Russia’s Crackdown on Press Freedom: Arbitrary Detention of RFE/RL Editor Reveals Chilling Censorship Tactics
Russian Crackdown on Journalism: Alarming Escalation in the Harassment of Media Professionals The Case of Alsu Kurmasheva: Another Blow to Press Freedom The recent arrest and arbitrary detention of Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)’s Tatar-Bashkir Service, has once again exposed the relentless crackdown on journalism […]
“Mozambique’s Pre-Election Crackdown: A Step Backward for Democracy”
Dispatches: Mozambique Police Crack Down on Opposition Before Election Results Authorities Need to Ensure Accountability, Protect Candidates’ and Voters’ Rights Tensions are mounting in Mozambique as the country waits for the results of the recent municipal elections. The lead-up to voting day was marked by increased security measures following violent […]
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 […]
India’s Crackdown on Dissenting Media: Arrests and Raids at NewsClick Raise Concerns
Indian Government’s Crackdown on Independent Media Introduction The recent arrests of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty, along with the raids on the homes and offices of journalists associated with digital news media, have drawn widespread criticism and raised concerns about press freedom in India. These arrests, […]
Viet Nam’s Crackdown on Climate Activism: A Self-Inflicted Wound
Crackdown on Environmental Activists in Vietnam: A Setback for Climate Action The recent three-year jail sentence handed down to Vietnamese climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong on tax evasion charges has sparked international outrage and raised concerns about the Vietnamese government’s crackdown on environmental campaigners. Amnesty International and other human […]
Yemen’s Crackdown on Dissent: Injustice Continues for Human Rights Defender Fatma al-Arwali
Amnesty International Calls for Fair Trial or Release of Fatma al-Arwali in Yemen Background Amnesty International is calling on the Huthi de facto authorities in Yemen to ensure that woman human rights defender Fatma al-Arwali receives a fair trial in line with international standards or is immediately released. Al-Arwali has […]
Cracking Down on Freedom: Algeria’s Assault on Association and Assembly
Algeria: Freedom of Association, Assembly Under Attack September 18, 2023 8:00AM EDT In a recent submission to the United Nations special rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Algerian authorities of systematically curbing civic space and hindering political pluralism over […]
Cracking Down on Liberties: Algeria’s Alarming Assault on Fundamental Freedoms
Algeria: Halt Assault on Fundamental Freedoms UN Expert’s Visit Amid Unrelenting Crackdown on Dissent Summary A coalition of 15 human rights groups is calling on Algerian authorities to end their attacks on civic space and allow independent organizations to operate without unreasonable restrictions. The United Nations special rapporteur on the […]
The Deadly Clash: Security Forces Crack Down on Kirkuk Protesters
Iraq: Security Forces Open Fire on Kirkuk Protesters Mounting Ethnic Tensions in Disputed Territory September 8, 2023 In a concerning development, Iraqi security forces have reportedly opened fire on demonstrators in Kirkuk, resulting in the death of at least 4 individuals and the injury of 16 others. The incident took […]