UN Expert Reports on Myanmar’s ‘Raging Fire of Brutality’ An independent United Nations expert on Myanmar has described the situation in the country as a “raging fire of brutality”. Since the military coup in 2021, more than 4,000 civilians have been killed by military forces. In a UN General Assembly […]
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Mauritania’s Enforced Disappearance: Amnesty International’s Condemnation of Youba Siby’s Rights Violations
Amnesty International Condemns Enforced Disappearance and Violation of Rights in the Case of Youba Siby The Arrest and Enforced Disappearance of Youba Siby Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, has called attention to the arrest of Youba Siby, an activist, in Senegal on September 14, 2023. According to Firmin […]
The Lingering Scourge: Enforced Disappearances Continue to Haunt the Philippines
Enforced Disappearances Still a Scourge in Philippines The Persistence of Impunity The recent acquittal of a former Army general for the 2006 abduction and torture of two brothers in the Philippines has once again underscored the persistence of impunity for enforced disappearances in the country. Raymond Manalo, who had alleged […]
The Lingering Scourge of Enforced Disappearances in the Philippines
Enforced Disappearances Still a Scourge in Philippines Acquittal of Ex-General, Recent Abductions Underscore Impunity for the Crime October 11, 2023 By The recent acquittal of a former Army general for the abduction and torture of two brothers in 2006 sheds light on the persistent problem of enforced disappearances in the […]
The Role of the UN Rights Body in Addressing Impunity in Sudan
UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan Introduction In recent years, Sudan has been plagued by violence and human rights abuses, with both the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) engaging in indiscriminate attacks, destroying infrastructure, and blocking humanitarian assistance. Moreover, the RSF and allied […]
Syria Torture Case: An Urgent Test for International Justice
Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case Urgent Measures Sought to Stop Abuses The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to begin hearings on state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011. This case, filed by the Netherlands and Canada, alleges that Syria is violating the international Convention Against Torture by […]
Investigating the Inexcusable: Eswatini’s Urgent Call for Justice
Former MP Brutally Beaten in Eswatini Detention: The Urgent Need for Justice and Accountability Introduction Amidst reports of the brutal beating of former Member of Parliament (MP) Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza by correctional services officers in Eswatini, the international human rights organization Amnesty International has called for a prompt and impartial […]
Ahmad Manasra: A Case of Injustice and Human Rights Violations in Israeli Solitary Confinement
The Inhumane Treatment of Ahmad Manasra: A Violation of Human Rights The Plight of Ahmad Manasra Ahmad Manasra, a 21-year-old Palestinian, has been held in solitary confinement since November 2021. Recently, the Lod District Court in Israel postponed a hearing on extending his isolation due to his deteriorating health. However, […]
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 […]
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 […]