Amnesty International Launches Campaign Calling for Repeal of Lebanon‘s Insult and Defamation Laws Background In the midst of a potential constitutional crisis in Lebanon, Amnesty International has launched its #MyOpinionIsNotaCrime campaign. The organization is calling on the Lebanese Parliament to abolish all laws that criminalize insult and defamation. This move […]
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Unmasking Grave Police Abuses: Angola’s Brutal Crackdown on Activists
Angola: Grave Police Abuses Against Activists Angolan security forces have been responsible for numerous unlawful killings and other serious abuses against political activists and peaceful protesters since the beginning of 2023, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights the need for urgent and impartial investigations […]
The Urgent Call for Justice: Allegations of Forced Confession and Torture Surrounding the Imminent Execution of a Man in Vietnam
Amnesty International Calls for Halt of Execution in Vietnam Amidst Torture Concerns Amnesty International, a leading human rights organization, has urged the authorities in Vietnam to immediately halt plans to execute Nguyen Van Chuong, a man whose case has been tainted by serious concerns of torture and violations of the […]
Ending the Cycle of Unlawful Force: A Call to Action in Bangladesh
Amnesty International verifies evidence of excessive use of force against protesters Amnesty International has called on the Bangladeshi authorities to urgently end the use of excessive force against protesters, following reports of violent attacks on protesters and opposition party leaders during a recent sit-in protest. Eyewitnesses interviewed by Amnesty International […]
Senegal’s Escalating Restrictions on Personal Liberties
Senegal Faces Growing Restrictions on Civic Space and Human Rights Violations Background Senegal, a country known for its democratic values and respect for human rights, is facing mounting concerns over the increasing restrictions on civic space and the violation of personal liberties. Recent events have revealed the arbitrary arrests and […]
Injustice Behind Bars: The Imprisonment of a Saudi Psychiatrist
Saudi Arabia: Psychiatrist Jailed after Salary Dispute Likely Unfair Trial, Arbitrary Detention on ‘Terrorism’ Charges An Unjust Imprisonment Human Rights Watch has reported that an Egyptian doctor, Sabri Shalabi, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence in Saudi Arabia for his alleged involvement with the banned Muslim Brotherhood. The case […]
Addressing Discrepancies: Demanding a Human Rights-Compliant Inquiry into Greece’s Pylos Shipwreck
Greece: Disparities in Accounts of Pylos Shipwreck Underscore the Need for Human Rights Compliant Inquiry Evidence of Towing Raises Concerns The recent Pylos shipwreck off the coast of Greece, which claimed the lives of over 600 people, has sparked a debate regarding the circumstances surrounding the disaster. Starkly divergent accounts […]
Sudan: A Grim Report Reveals Widespread War Crimes and Slaughter of Innocent Civilians
Report: The Ongoing War Crimes in Sudan The Crisis Unveiled Sudan, a country marred by conflict, has continued to witness the perpetration of war crimes and atrocities against its innocent civilians. The international community, human rights organizations, and the United Nations have all raised concerns regarding the ongoing violence in […]
Tajikistan’s Extradition of Activist Raises Concerns over Human Rights and Safety
Tajikistan: Extradited Activist at Risk Authorities Should Guarantee Safety for Nizomiddin Nasriddinov Introduction On August 2, 2023, Human Rights Watch reported that Nizomiddin Nasriddinov, a Tajik political activist with refugee status in Germany, has been extradited to Tajikistan by Belarus authorities. This move has raised concerns about Nasriddinov’s safety, as […]
The Struggle for LGBT Rights in Lebanon: Confronting Damaging Anti-LGBT Rhetoric
Anti-LGBT Rhetoric Undermines Rights in Lebanon Introduction The recent anti-gay remarks made by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon have sparked panic and terror among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Nasrallah described same-sex relations as a “sexual perversion” and warned that gay people’s existence is a “threat […]