Egypt: Prominent Critic Prosecuted Over Peaceful Speech September 7, 2023 | By In a concerning turn of events, Egyptian authorities have recently detained and prosecuted a prominent critic and veteran news publisher, Hisham Kassem. The charges against Kassem appear to be based solely on his peaceful criticism of the government, […]
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Zimbabwe’s Crackdown on Human Rights Lawyers: A Disturbing Blow to the Rule of Law
Arbitrary Arrest and the Erosion of Rule of Law in Zimbabwe The Detention of Human Rights Lawyers Amnesty International’s condemnation of the recent arrest and detention of human rights lawyers Doug Coltart and Tapiwa Muchineripi by the Zimbabwe police highlights a concerning trend in the country. These lawyers were representing […]
Crushing Dissent: The Brutal Crackdown in Goma
Deadly Crackdown in Goma: A Violent Suppression of Dissent The Tragedy Unfolds In a shocking turn of events, Congolese security forces opened fire on protesters in the city of Goma, resulting in the deaths of dozens and injuries to many more. The protesters, gathering to voice their grievances against the […]
Iran’s Crackdown on Women’s Rights Activists: Silencing the Voice for Equality
Mass Arrests of Women’s Rights Defenders in Iran Raise Concerns Background Arrests Ahead of Protests’ Anniversary Iranian authorities have arrested at least a dozen activists and increased pressure on peaceful dissidents in the days leading up to the anniversary of the nationwide protests that shook the country in 2022. The […]
The Crackdown Continues: Alexey Navalny Receives Harsh Sentence in Russia
Russia: Grim New Sentence for Alexey Navalny Opposition Politician and Associate Convicted on Outlandish Extremism Charges An Apparent Attempt to Silence Dissent August 4, 2023 In a concerning turn of events, a Moscow court has handed down a new sentence intended to ensure that Russian opposition activist Alexey Navalny remains […]
Azerbaijan’s Crackdown on Opposition: Latest Arrest Sends Shockwaves through Political Landscape
Azerbaijan: Opposition Leader Arrested Gubad Ibadoghlu, Renowned Scholar, Faces Spurious Charges The arrest of Gubad Ibadoghlu, a prominent opposition leader and scholar, in Azerbaijan has raised concerns about the state of democracy and human rights in the country. On July 24, 2023, Ibadoghlu was sent to four months of pretrial […]
Russia’s Repression Flares: 20,000 Activists Bearing Brunt of Anti-War Crackdown
Russia‘s Increasingly Vicious Tactics Against Anti-War Activists The Repressive Crackdown The Russian authorities are employing increasingly vicious tactics to suppress anti-war activists within their borders. These tactics have been brought to light in a publication by Amnesty International, which exposes the repressive laws and practices used by Russia to silence […]
Crackdown in Cambodia: Suppression of Opposition Activists Sparks Concerns
Harassment and Arrests of Opposition Activists in Cambodia Signal Intensifying Crackdown Introduction The Cambodian government has recently escalated its crackdown on members and activists of the opposition Candlelight Party (CLP) in the lead-up to the national elections scheduled for July 23, 2023. Human Rights Watch has reported that the authorities […]
UAE’s Crackdown on Civil Society: Implications for COP28
Marking a Decade: UAE‘s Mass Trial and the Call for Prisoner Release Introduction As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) prepares to host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Heba Morayef, […]
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 […]