Countries Should Back ICC Investigation on Israel–Palestine: Important Opportunity to Speak Up for Justice The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Palestinian armed groups have resulted in horrific crimes with devastating consequences for civilians. The lack of accountability for past abuses has only exacerbated the current violations, which continue to escalate. […]
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Chad’s Battle for Justice: One Year On
Chad: A Year On, Victims Await Justice Impunity for “Black Thursday” as Political Space Closes October 20, 2023 8:30AM EDT In October of 2022, massive protests erupted in Chad, resulting in serious human rights violations, including the use of live ammunition, arbitrary arrests, and torture. One year later, victims are […]
Nigeria’s Lingering Justice: The Fate of #EndSARS Protesters in Lagos
Arbitrary Detention and Suppression of Justice for #EndSARS Protesters in Nigeria Three years after the violent suppression of the nationwide #EndSARS protests against police brutality in Nigeria, the government continues to arbitrarily detain at least fifteen protesters, with the majority being held without trial in the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre […]
The Elusive Pursuit of Justice: Sierra Leone’s Unresolved August 2022 Protests
Sierra Leone Urged to Ensure Truth, Justice, and Reparations for Victims of Unresolved 2022 Protests Introduction On the first anniversary of the burial of protesters and bystanders killed during the August 2022 protests in Sierra Leone, Amnesty International has called on the Sierra Leonean authorities to ensure truth, justice, and […]
A Lingering Legacy: The Ongoing Struggle for Justice in Chile
Amnesty International Report Highlights Lack of Progress in Chile‘s Police Reform and Reparations Introduction Amnesty International has recently released a report titled “Reform to move forward: Recommendations to reform Carabineros from a human rights perspective,” on the four-year anniversary of the social unrest in Chile. The report reveals that despite […]
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 Fight for Justice: Tales of Activism Against Fluxys’ Harmful Gas Imports”
Activists Face Prosecution for Protest Against Destructive Gas Imports The Arrest and Detention On April 29 in Zeebrugge, Belgium, a group of 22 activists from Greenpeace staged a peaceful action against Fluxys, an LNG transport company, to denounce their increase in US liquefied gas imports into Europe. Four of these […]
Türkiye: Osman Kavala’s Council of Europe Prize Reflects the Ongoing Fight for Justice
Injustice and the Ongoing Fight for Justice in Turkey A Heartbreaking Recognition from Afar The recent awarding of the 2023 Václav Havel Prize to Turkish prisoner of conscience, Osman Kavala, by the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly has ignited a bittersweet celebration of his accomplishments and a renewed call for […]
Tunisia’s Ongoing Repression: Upholding Justice for Arbitrary Detentions
Tunisian Authorities Crack Down on Political Opposition Figures Arbitrary Detentions and Charges The Tunisian authorities are facing strong criticism from Amnesty International for the arbitrary detention of six political opposition figures. These individuals, including opposition activist Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, politician Khayam Turki, dissident and politician Abdelhamid Jlassi, opposition activist Issam […]
The Uphill Battle for Justice: France’s Conflicting Stances on Grave Crimes
France Delivers Mixed Messages on Justice for Victims of Grave Crimes Introduction France‘s parliament has recently approved changes to legislation that aim to facilitate the prosecution of serious crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. While these changes represent a step forward, there are still significant hurdles preventing […]