Amnesty International Urges Action on Human Rights in UAE Ahead of Climate Conference Amnesty International has called on states participating in the climate meeting in Bonn, which will set the agenda for the COP28 in Dubai later this year, to push the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to improve its human […]
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“Netherlands police criticized for violating rights of peaceful protesters”
Amnesty International Report Reveals Unlawful Surveillance of Peaceful Protesters in the Netherlands The right to protest is an essential aspect of a democratic society, and it is a fundamental human right. However, in the Netherlands, the right to privacy and freedom of peaceful assembly is under threat due to the […]
The Importance of China Acknowledging the Tiananmen Square Massacre
China Commemorations Barred 34 Years After Bloody Crackdown In what has become an annual occurrence, Chinese authorities have once again prevented citizens from holding commemorations for the Tiananmen Square Massacre, which took place on June 4, 1989. Human Rights Watch has spoken out against the Chinese government’s attempts to erase […]
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 […]
“Examining the Need to Stop Police Brutality During Protests in Kenya”
Kenya: End Abusive Policing of Protests Kenyan authorities have failed to address the issue of police brutality during nationwide protests that began almost two months ago. Reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International Kenya detail how police officers and their commanders committed killings and attacks against protesters and other […]
Why Pakistan Must Keep Civilians Out of Military Jurisdiction
Human Rights Watch Urges Pakistan to Uphold Fair Trial Rights and Avoid Military Courts for Civilians The Human Rights Watch organization has called on the Pakistani government to immediately transfer civilians who are set to be tried in military courts to the civilian justice system. Trying civilians in military courts […]
How Lula’s Failure in Venezuela Affects Human Rights
Brazil’s Lula Missed a Key Opportunity to Uphold Human Rights in Venezuela Background Brazilian President Lula and Venezuelan President Maduro met recently, and after the meeting, Lula praised Maduro’s government’s democracy and criticized the narrative that the democratic institutions in Venezuela were being undermined. It is evident that Maduro’s government […]
The Implications of Uganda’s Anti-LGBT Law for Human Rights in Africa
Uganda’s President Signs Repressive Anti-LGBT Law: Violating Fundamental Rights On May 30, 2023, Uganda‘s President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 into law, criminalizing same-sex conduct, including the death penalty for those convicted of “aggravated homosexuality”. This new law violates multiple fundamental rights guaranteed under Uganda‘s constitution and […]
Uganda’s Anti-LGBTI Bill Approval: A Dangerous Attack on Human Rights.
Uganda‘s Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023: A Grave Assault on Human Rights The signing of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023 by Uganda‘s President, Yoweri Museveni, criminalizing same-sex sexual acts between consenting adults, marks a desperately dark day for LGBTI rights and for Uganda. The law is a grave assault on human rights as […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo: Suppressing Dissent Through Brutal Force
Democratic Republic of Congo: Peaceful Protests Violently Repressed Introduction On May 20, 2023, police violently dispersed peaceful protesters in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), arresting dozens and seriously injuring at least 30. The government’s response to these events has been a cause for concern as […]