Alarming Rise in Executions in Saudi Arabia Raises Serious Human Rights Concerns Introduction The recent news that Saudi Arabia has already executed 100 people this year has caught the attention of the international community and human rights organizations. Amnesty International’s Middle East and North Africa Director, Heba Morayef, rightly points […]
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An Uphill Battle: Russia’s Veto Threatens Human Rights in Mali
Veto Puts Rights in Mali at Risk Russia‘s Veto and the Consequences Russia‘s recent veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution has dealt a severe blow to rights protections in Mali. The resolution aimed to extend sanctions against eight individuals suspected of sabotaging a peace deal and impeding the […]
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 […]
War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity: Unveiling Eritrea’s Actions in Ethiopia
Amnesty International Reports Eritrean Forces Committing Atrocities in Tigray Evidence of War Crimes and Potential Crimes Against Humanity Amnesty International has released a new report detailing the horrific atrocities committed by Eritrean Defense Forces (EDF) in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Despite the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement […]
Free Speech Under Threat: The Troubling Situation in Chad
Troubling Development for Free Speech in Chad: Authorities Suspend News Site The Suspension of Alwihda Info In a concerning development for free speech and media freedom in Chad, the popular news website Alwihda Info has been suspended by Chad‘s High Media and Audiovisual Authority regulator (HAMA). The suspension, lasting eight […]
Centering Human Rights: Africa’s Leaders Urged to Take Ambitious Action at Key Climate Summit
A Call for Ambitious and Long-Lasting Climate Action in Africa Introduction Amnesty International, a leading global human rights organization, has called on African leaders convening in Nairobi for the African Climate week and inaugural Climate Summit to pursue ambitious and long-lasting climate action. In the face of the disastrous effects […]
UAE’s Suppression of Debate at COP28: Undermining Climate Action and Human Rights
United Arab Emirates Faces Criticism Over COP28 Priorities and Human Rights Record Ahead of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which is set to take place in Dubai starting on November 30th, concerns are growing over the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) […]
Saudi Arabia: The Urgent Need to Overturn the Unjust Conviction and Harsh Sentencing of Social Media Activist
Saudi Activist Sentenced to Death for Online Activity Background Information Over the past two years, Saudi Arabia has seen an escalation in its crackdown against individuals using social media and the internet to voice their opinions. Amnesty International has documented numerous cases of individuals being sentenced to imprisonment for peaceful […]
China’s Response to the Xinjiang Report: A Wake-Up Call to Global Action
The International Community’s Response to the UN Report on Xinjiang Amnesty International has criticized the international community for its “woefully inadequate” response to the damning UN report on the human rights situation in Xinjiang, China. Released on August 31, 2022, the report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner […]
Investigating the Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Individuals in Nigeria
Police Arrest Dozens for Alleged Gay Wedding: A Violation of Human Rights An Unjust Act On Tuesday, police in Nigeria’s southern Delta State arrested several dozen individuals accused of participating in a gay wedding, an act that is prohibited under Nigeria’s Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act. The police shamelessly paraded […]