Amnesty International Urges Niger to Protect Human Rights Amidst Ongoing Arrests Introduction In the wake of the recent arrests of President Mohamed Bazoum, Interior Minister Hama Amadou Souley, and other political leaders, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Habibatou Gologo, has called on the new authorities […]
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The Disturbing Execution of Two Men in Bangladesh: A Grim Reflection of Human Rights Violations
Amnesty International Condemns Recent Executions in Bangladesh Continued Use of the Death Penalty Raises Concerns Amnesty International, a leading global human rights organization, has strongly condemned the recent executions of two men on death row in the Rajshahi Central Jail of Bangladesh. The death penalty expert at Amnesty International, Chiara […]
Kuwait’s Unsettling Execution Trend: Five Lives Lost in Continuing Spree
Kuwait‘s Recent Executions Raise Concerns and Spark International Outcry Amnesty International Criticizes Kuwaiti Government’s “Tough on Crime” Approach Amnesty International has strongly condemned the Kuwaiti authorities for the recent execution of five individuals, one of whom was convicted of a drug-related offense. Rawya Rageh, the Interim Deputy Director for the […]
The Ongoing Tragedy of Unjust Drug Executions in Singapore
Amnesty International Calls for Death Penalty Reform in Singapore A Tragic Spotlight on Singapore‘s Lack of Reform In response to the recent execution of a woman in Singapore, Amnesty International’s death penalty expert, Chiara Sangiorgio, has criticized the country’s lack of death penalty reform. Sangiorgio argues that the executions of […]
Democracy Under Threat: Assessing Rights in Post-Coup Niger
Report: Niger‘s Rights at Risk Since Military Coup On July 26, 2023, a military coup took place in Niger, overthrowing the government of President Mohamed Bazoum. The self-proclaimed National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) announced the coup on national television, dissolving the constitution, suspending institutions, and closing […]
South Sudan: A Call for Revising the National Security Service Bill
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 […]
Empowering the Silent: Urging Global Solidarity for Women and Girls in Iran
The Intensification of Oppression: Iran‘s Crackdown on Women and Girls A Disturbing Reality The Iranian authorities have once again heightened their oppressive tactics against Iranian women and girls who choose not to wear headscarves in public. Amnesty International’s latest analysis reveals a disturbing nationwide crackdown, with women and girls facing […]
Impending Human Rights Crisis: Evaluating the UN’s Priorities in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: UN Assessment Should Prioritize Rights July 26, 2023 | 1:00AM EDT Summary: Human Rights Watch has called for a United Nations Security Council-mandated independent assessment of the crisis in Afghanistan to prioritize human rights, particularly those of women and girls. The assessment, due by November 17, 2023, is meant […]
No Justice for Azimjan Askarov: The Elusive Pursuit of Human Rights in Kyrgyzstan
No Justice 3 Years After Kyrgyzstan Rights Defender’s Death A Tragic Loss On July 25, 2020, Azimjon Askarov, a prominent human rights defender and advocate for marginalized communities in southern Kyrgyzstan, died in prison. Today marks the third anniversary of his death, yet no one has been held accountable for […]
Tunisia’s Sliding Human Rights: Assessing the Fallout of President Saied’s Power Grab
Amnesty International Report Shows Worsening Human Rights Situation in Tunisia Introduction Amnesty International has released a new report highlighting the alarming deterioration of human rights in Tunisia since President Kais Saied’s power grab in July 2021. The report outlines an array of concerning actions taken by the Tunisian authorities, including […]