Crisis of Impunity: Killings of Unionists Go Unchecked in the Philippines Introduction The recent killing of labor leader Jude Thaddeus Fernandez in Rizal province has once again brought attention to the alarming pattern of violence and harassment faced by unionists in the Philippines. Fernandez’s death, which occurred during a police […]
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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 […]
UN Rights Body Must Act Against Impunity in Sudan
UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan A Call for Accountability in Sudan This week, member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva will vote on creating a mechanism to investigate alleged crimes by the parties to the conflict in Sudan. This move is crucial […]
Breaking Cycles of Impunity: The Importance of Positive Votes on Sudan and Russia by the UN Human Rights Council
Crucial Test for the United Nations Human Rights Council Evaluating the Role of the United Nations Human Rights Council The 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is set to conclude, and as member states deliberate on critical issues surrounding human rights monitoring mechanisms in Sudan and […]
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 […]
Ending Cycles of Impunity: Positive Votes on Sudan and Russia Key for UN Human Rights Council
Evaluating the Human Rights Council’s Crucial Test Background The 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is set to conclude soon, and one of the key decisions on the table is whether to establish a human rights monitoring mechanism in Sudan and extend human rights reporting in […]
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 […]
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa’s Failure to Break with the Past Deepens Cycle of Abuse and Impunity
Shrinking Civic Space and Human Rights Violations Continue in Zimbabwe The government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe has failed to live up to its promises for change and break with Robert Mugabe’s brutal human rights legacy, according to a briefing by Amnesty International. The briefing highlights the continued crackdown […]
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 […]
US Imposes Sanctions on Human Rights Violators in Eastern Congo: Taking a Stand Against Impunity
US Imposes Sanctions on Rights Abusers in Eastern Congo Introduction In a significant move, the United States government has recently imposed financial and property sanctions on six individuals involved in backing abusive armed groups in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This marks the first time that […]