Analysis of the Grim Human Rights Environment in Zimbabwe Ahead of General Elections Introduction The recent death of Tinashe Chitsunge, an activist from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), paints a grim picture of the human rights environment in Zimbabwe ahead of the scheduled general elections on August 23, 2023. […]
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Unleashing Destruction: Unraveling Russia’s Suspected Cluster Munition Attack in Ukraine
Apparent Russian Cluster Munition Attack in Ukraine: A Possible War Crime Background On July 8, 2023, an apparent Russian cluster munition attack took place in the residential district of Lyman, Ukraine, resulting in the death of nine civilians and injuring more than a dozen others. The attack is part of […]
Three Years Later: The Elusive Pursuit of Justice for the Beirut Blast
International Fact-Finding Mission Necessary for Justice in Beirut Blast The Continuing Search for Justice Three years after the devastating Beirut port explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 220 people and caused widespread destruction, there has been no justice served. A joint letter sent by over 300 organizations and […]
Unearthing the Truth: Addressing Discrepancies in the Pylos Shipwreck Investigation
Stark Discrepancies in Pylos Shipwreck Accounts Call for Independent Investigation, Say Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch The Need for an Independent Investigation The recent Pylos shipwreck off the coast of Greece, which claimed the lives of hundreds of people, has raised concerns about the conflicting accounts of survivors and […]
Investigating the Trigger: The Philippines’ Inquiry into the Brutal Killing of a Family
Dispatches: Killing of Family Sparks Inquiry in Philippines Massacre on Negros Island Latest in Series of Abuses Introduction The recent killing of a family on Negros Island in the Philippines has once again highlighted the ongoing cycle of violence, human rights abuses, and impunity in the region. On June 14, […]
Venezuela: International Criminal Court Approves Investigation into Human Rights Abuses
Venezuela: ICC Investigation Gets Go-Ahead Regional Support Essential to Ensure Justice for Serious Crimes The resumption of the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation in Venezuela is seen as a glimmer of hope for justice for victims of serious human rights violations committed by the Maduro government. On June 27, 2023, […]
Beirut Blast Investigation Under Scrutiny: International Concerns Mount
UN Expert Raises Alarm Over Ineffective Beirut Blast Investigation June 15, 2023 | Dispatches Nearly three years after the tragic Beirut port explosion that claimed the lives of over 200 people, injured thousands, and caused extensive destruction to the city, the Lebanese authorities continue to hinder efforts to uncover the […]
Preventable Drownings in Italy: A Damning New Investigation
Investigation Reveals Failures of Frontex and Italian Authorities in Steccato di Cutro Shipwreck A recent investigation by Lighthouse Reports has shed new light on the tragic events that led to the February shipwreck of Steccato di Cutro, Italy. The shipwreck claimed the lives of at least 94 people, mostly from […]
Police Bias Alleged in Manipur Violence: India Urged to Investigate
India: Investigate Alleged Police Bias in Manipur Violence Human Rights Watch has called on Indian authorities to immediately investigate and hold those responsible for the ongoing killings in Manipur state. Violent clashes between different ethnic groups and security forces have left at least 70 people dead, 35,000 displaced, and over […]
Investigating Peru’s senior officials for lethal attacks by security forces: An imperative step towards justice
Amnesty International Calls for Investigation into Lethal Force Used by Security Forces in Peru Amnesty International has released a report calling for a thorough investigation into the use of lethal force by security forces against protesters in Peru. The report reveals that at least 49 people were killed during protests […]