Amnesty International Calls for Transparency in Frontex Operations Background On October 11th, 2023, the General Court of the European Union will hold a hearing on the case Naass and Sea-Watch v Frontex. The case raises concerns over Frontex‘s lack of transparency regarding its involvement in maritime interceptions and alleged human […]
Tag: Criticism
UN Experts Criticize Nepal’s Transitional Justice Bill: A Deep Dive into the Flaws of the Proposed Legislation
UN Experts Criticize Nepal’s Transitional Justice Bill United Nations experts have raised concerns about a bill to amend Nepal‘s transitional justice law, stating that it would hinder the prosecution of individuals responsible for serious crimes committed during the country’s 1996-2006 conflict. The proposed law would impede investigations into crimes such […]
Bangladesh Faces Backlash Over Crackdown on Journalists and Critics
Increasing Crackdown on Journalists in Bangladesh Undermines Freedom of Expression Ahead of Elections Bangladesh has seen a rise in attacks against journalists and other individuals exerting their right to freely criticize government policies and practices. According to eight independent organizations, this poses a significant threat to the condition for open […]
Croatia’s Border Pushbacks Continue Despite Criticism and Legal Action
Human Rights Watch has released a report exposing the Croatian police’s systematic and violent pushbacks of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants to Bosnia and Herzegovina without assessing their asylum requests or protection needs. The 94-page report, titled “‘Like We Were Just Animals’: Pushbacks of People Seeking Protection from Croatia to […]