The Journey of Amina and the Fight for Abolishing Immigration Detention in Canada A Personal Story Just two years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Amina, a young Afghan refugee who had made her way to Canada with her family. Their journey, escaping war-torn Afghanistan and finding refuge in […]
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Tajikistan’s Growing Repression: Calls for Release of Detained Political Activist
Tajikistan: Free Political Activist and Drop Charges against Nizomiddin Nasriddinov The Plight of Nizomiddin Nasriddinov Political activist Nizomiddin Nasriddinov finds himself at the center of a troubling case that exposes the authoritarian nature of the Tajikistan government and its disregard for human rights. Nasriddinov, a vocal advocate for democratic reforms […]
Is the UAE’s Detention of an Activist a Stumbling Block for COP28?
Calls for the Release of Ahmed Mansoor Ahead of COP28 Background A coalition of 19 human rights groups has called on the United States government to pressure UAE authorities to release Emirati human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor ahead of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. Mansoor has been arbitrarily imprisoned […]
Bangladesh’s Detention of University Student Khadijatul Kubra: A Violation of Human Rights
Editorial: The Tragic Detention of Khadijatul Kubra and the Suppression of Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh A Disturbing Violation of Human Rights The case of Khadijatul Kubra, a university student in Bangladesh who has been detained for a year under the Digital Security Act (DSA), highlights the concerning state of […]
Detained Activist in Angola Ignored by Authorities for Over 500 Days, Despite Court Order for Release
Angola Must Release Activist Tanaice Neutro Amnesty International has called on Angolan authorities to immediately release activist and musician Tanaice Neutro, who has been detained for over 500 days and is suffering from severe health issues. Neutro was arrested in January 2022 after sharing a video online in which he […]
Hong Kong’s detention of Uyghur student demands transparency
Disappearance of Uyghur Student from Hong Kong Raises Concerns The recent disappearance of Uyghur student Abuduwaili Abudureheman from Hong Kong has caused panic in the Uyghur community and human rights organizations worldwide. Abudureheman arrived in Hong Kong from South Korea earlier this month and sent a message to his friend […]
Angola’s Detention of Activist Sparks Outrage and Demands for Protest Rights
Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Tanaice Neutro, an Angolan activist who was arrested seven months ago for protesting against corruption, repression and poverty in the country. The organization has also launched the #ProtectTheProtest campaign in Angola to highlight the government’s efforts to repress the […]
Greek appeal prolongs detention of refugee rescue workers Seán Binder and Sarah Mardini
Humanitarian Work Criminalized: The Plight of Refugee Rescue Workers in Greece ========================================== The Supreme Court of Greece is set to hear an appeal, launched by a prosecutor, against refugee rescue volunteers Sarah Mardini and Seán Binder, which may result in the misdemeanours case against them being sent back to court […]
Egyptian Academic’s Life in Danger as He Remains Detained
Egypt Urged to Release Detained Academic for Health Reasons Egypt‘s authorities have been urged to release Salah Soltan, an Egyptian-American academic, and immediately grant him access to life-saving healthcare amid reports of torture and abuse during his detention. The call was made by 51 human rights organizations who also called […]