Coalition of Governments Pushes for Halt to Deep Sea Mining The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is convening in Kingston, Jamaica, to discuss whether to allow deep sea mining to proceed. The failure to reach an agreement on mining regulations in previous meetings has allowed any company to present a plan […]
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Burundi Government’s Defiant Move: Walking Out on UN Review
Defiance: Burundi Government Walks Out on UN Review July 5, 2023, 4:55 AM EDT In a display of brazen contempt for human rights, the Burundian authorities walked out of the country’s review before the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva this week. The government objected to the presence of members […]
Jordan’s Path to Social Protection: Taking it All the Way
Jordan Should Take Social Protection All the Way The Necessity of Robust Social Protection Programs In recent years, governments around the world have increasingly recognized the necessity of robust social protection programs, and Jordan is no exception. In 2019, the Jordanian government introduced the Unified Cash Transfer Program to supplement […]
Cameroon’s Unchecked Atrocities in Anglophone Regions: Demanding an End and Accountability
Amnesty International Report Exposes Rampant Human Rights Violations in Cameroon‘s Anglophone Regions The Crisis in the Anglophone Regions Amnesty International has released a damning report detailing widespread human rights violations and other crimes committed by multiple actors in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. The report, titled “With or against us: […]
The Meloni Government’s Narrow Strategies in Tunisia: An Editorial Analysis
Italy’s Support for Tunisia‘s Repressive Government Risks Encouraging Abuses The Meloni government‘s recent offer of continued resources for Tunisia‘s coastal patrols during Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi’s visit to Tunis is a further step down a dark road. By offering help to stop departures without demanding greater respect for human […]
Senegal’s Democracy at Risk as Government Cracks Down on Opposition and Dissent
Senegal: Political Unrest and Crackdown on Dissent Senegal, a country known for its democratic and peaceful environment, is currently facing political unrest and a crackdown on opposition and dissent. The protests erupted on May 31, 2023, after the criminal court sentenced notable opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in […]
Assessing Nigeria’s Human Rights Record: Recommendations for the New Government
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Nigeria’s incoming President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to make human rights a priority both at home and abroad. HRW outlined five key areas that the new administration should focus on to promote human rights: promoting civilian protection in conflict areas, supporting media freedom and the […]
Tunisia’s Fragile Democracy at Risk as Government Moves to Dismantle Largest Opposition Party
Tunisian government‘s attack on opposition party raises concern for democracy In a move that serves as a direct threat to the democratic values upheld by Tunisian citizens, the Tunisian government has intensified its crackdown on political opponents of President Kais Saied’s power grab. Human Rights Watch has reported that Ennahda, […]
Zimbabwe opposition leader’s conviction and sentencing highlight growing government crackdown on peaceful dissent
The recent conviction and sentencing of Job Sikhala, a member of parliament for the opposition Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC), has sparked concerns about an escalating crackdown on peaceful dissent and the right to freedom of expression in Zimbabwe. In a statement released by Amnesty International, Flavia Mwangovya, Deputy Director […]