South Sudan: Revise National Security Service Bill Introduction South Sudan’s parliament is being urged to revise the pending National Security Service Amendment Bill in order to address the agency’s arbitrary arrests and other abusive practices. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have jointly published a letter to parliament outlining the […]
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Zimbabwe’s Uphill Battle: Elections Amidst Systematic Human Rights Abuses
Zimbabwe‘s General Election: Systematic Crackdown on Human Rights Overview Amnesty International has issued a strong statement condemning the ongoing systematic crackdown on human rights in Zimbabwe. The organization highlights the restrictions on political opposition gatherings, violent suppression of protests, and the criminalization of state critics leading up to the general […]
State of Democracy in Azerbaijan: Jailing Opposition Leaders Undermines Democratic Progress
Azerbaijan: Opposition Leader Arrested Gubad Ibadoghlu, Renowned Scholar, Faces Spurious Charges July 25, 2023 12:51PM EDT Azerbaijani authorities have arrested Gubad Ibadoghlu, a prominent opposition leader and scholar, on what human rights organizations consider to be spurious criminal charges. On July 24, 2023, the Narimanov District Court in Baku sent […]
Cambodia’s Controversial Election: Democracy Dimmed by Human Rights Crisis
Deterioration of Human Rights in Cambodia Ahead of National Election The Current Situation Amnesty International’s interim Deputy Regional Director for Research, Montse Ferrer, has expressed grave concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in Cambodia. With the country’s national election approaching this Sunday, Ferrer highlights the escalating crackdown on basic […]
Peru: Protecting Democracy and Human Rights – President Boluarte’s Call for Security Forces
Amnesty International Calls for Protection of Right to Peaceful Protest in Peru Rising Concerns over Excessive Use of Force In response to social organizations throughout Peru announcing new demonstrations in Lima, Amnesty International has called on President Dina Boluarte and her ministers to send a clear message to security forces […]
End of Democracy? Opposition Politician’s Assassination Sends Shockwaves Through Congo’s Political Landscape
Opposition Politician’s Murder Shakes Congo Introduction In a shocking turn of events, a prominent opposition politician in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was found dead in his car with gunshot wounds in the capital city of Kinshasa. The murder of Chérubin Okende, a member of parliament and spokesperson for […]
Turkey: The Gezi Trial Injustice Must Come to an End
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Guatemala’s Election Results Demand Respect and Support for Democracy
Guatemala: Respect Election Results International Scrutiny Needed to Protect Right to Vote Introduction The recent elections held in Guatemala on June 25, 2023, have been marred by controversy and allegations of fraud. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) announced preliminary results indicating that Sandra Torres and Bernardo Arévalo would compete in […]
Eswatini’s Uphill Battle: Seeking Justice for 2021 Violence
Eswatini: Still No Justice for 2021 Violence Ensure Accountability, Establish All-Inclusive National Dialogue JUNE 26, 2023 | Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, continues to grapple with a deepening crisis of governance, human rights abuses, and a lack of justice for the violence that occurred during pro-democracy protests in 2021. Human […]
Cuba’s Continuing Injustice: Demanding the Release of Wrongfully Convicted Prisoners of Conscience
The Continued Arbitrary Detention of Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo Pérez Amnesty International Calls for Immediate and Unconditional Release Amnesty International issued a statement today, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of artists Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo Pérez. The two artists have been […]