New Report Highlights Disproportionate Use of Criminal Law Against Environmental Defenders in Mexico The Threat to Peaceful Protests and Advocacy for Land, Territory, and Environment Amnesty International recently published a report titled “Mexico: Land and Freedom? Criminalizing defenders of land, territory and environment,” revealing the alarming trend of the disproportionate […]
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Bhutan: Inside the Dark Realities of Political Imprisonment
Bhutan: Urgent Action Needed to Address Dire Conditions for Political Prisoners Introduction In a troubling development, a recently released political prisoner from Bhutan has shed light on the severe conditions faced by those unjustly detained in the country for political offenses. Human Rights Watch has reported that at least 36 […]
International Community’s Imperative: Combating Impunity for Iran’s Brutal Crackdown – One Year On
The Need for International Justice: Addressing Impunity for Iranian Officials Introduction Amnesty International has called on the international community to take action and pursue pathways for justice at the international level to address systemic impunity for Iranian officials responsible for the unlawful killings of protesters and widespread torture. This request […]
Setting the Truth Free: Exposing the Reality of Chechnya’s Anti-Gay Purge
European Court Ruling Exposes Chechnya‘s Anti-Gay Purge A Victory for Justice Today, the European Court of Human Rights delivered a significant ruling in the case of Maxim Lapunov, the sole survivor of Chechnya‘s horrific 2017 anti-gay purge who had the courage to seek justice for the torture he endured at […]
Journalism Under Attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Free the Detained Journalist Now
The Arrest and Detention of Journalist Stanis Bujakera The recent arrest and detention of journalist Stanis Bujakera in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has ignited concerns over press freedom and human rights violations. Bujakera, the DRC correspondent for Thomson Reuters and Jeune Afrique, was apprehended by security agents on […]
The Silent Cost of Speaking Out: The Persecution of a Chinese Activist
Zhang Zhan: A Victim of Oppression and Persecution in China The Story of Zhang Zhan In a somber tale that highlights the ongoing struggle for human rights in China, Zhang Zhan, a Shanghai-based activist and former lawyer, finds herself paying a terrible price for her public health advocacy. Zhang, who […]
Tajikistan’s Growing Repression: Calls for Release of Detained Political Activist
Tajikistan: Free Political Activist and Drop Charges against Nizomiddin Nasriddinov The Plight of Nizomiddin Nasriddinov Political activist Nizomiddin Nasriddinov finds himself at the center of a troubling case that exposes the authoritarian nature of the Tajikistan government and its disregard for human rights. Nasriddinov, a vocal advocate for democratic reforms […]
The Urgent Call for Action: Addressing Mass Forced Evictions Around Angkor Wat
The World Heritage Committee Must Address Forced Evictions at Angkor Wat, Amnesty International Urges Background The World Heritage Committee, responsible for determining the fate of heritage sites worldwide, is set to convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 10th to 25th. Among the issues on the agenda is the concerning […]
Biden’s Hanoi Visit: Why Human Rights Should Be a Top Priority
Crackdown on Activists, Repressive Laws Pose Barriers to Better US Relations Biden Should Raise Rights on Hanoi Visit As President Joe Biden prepares for his visit to Hanoi on September 10, 2023, there is an urgent need for him to address the alarming human rights situation in Vietnam. Human Rights […]
Bulgarian Court’s Landmark Decision: Same-Sex Relationships Must Be Recognized
European Court Rules Bulgaria Must Recognize Same-Sex Relationships A Landmark Decision for LGBTQ+ Rights The European Court of Human Rights has issued a landmark ruling this week, declaring that the government of Bulgaria is in violation of European human rights law by refusing to legally recognize same-sex couples. The case […]