Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case Urgent Measures Sought to Stop Abuses The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to hold hearings on October 10 and 11, 2023, on state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011, in what is being hailed as a historic moment for advancing justice. The […]
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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 […]
Cameroon’s Separatist Violence: Demanding Justice for Unlawful Killings
Unlawful Killings in Cameroon Highlight Daily Horror in Anglophone Regions On October 4th, the town of Guzang in the North-West region of Cameroon was struck by a heinous crime. Two people were unlawfully killed by armed separatists, further intensifying the daily horror experienced by the inhabitants of the towns and […]
Mauritian Court Strikes Down Sodomy Law: A Landmark Ruling for Equality and Justice
Mauritian Court Declares Sodomy Law Unconstitutional A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Mauritius has struck down a provision in the country’s Criminal Code that criminalized consensual sex between men. The court found the law to be unconstitutional and discriminatory, stating that it was an outdated colonial relic. The […]
“Silencing Justice: The Perilous Plight of a Human Rights Lawyer in China”
Detention of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Lu Siwei Raises Concerns Background Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei has been confirmed to be detained in China after being arrested in Laos in July. Lu’s detention has alarmed human rights organizations, who fear he is at risk of torture and other ill-treatment. […]
Mexico’s Ayotzinapa Case: Authorities’ Obstacles to Truth and Justice
Setbacks in Ayotzinapa investigation threaten access to truth and justice, Amnesty International warns Nine years after the enforced disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students in Mexico, Amnesty International has expressed concern over recent setbacks in the investigation that could hinder access to truth, justice, and reparation for the victims and their […]
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 […]
Upholding sentence against Osman Kavala and four other Gezi defendants: An alarming assault on justice and democracy in Turkey
Türkiye’s Highest Court Upholds Life Sentence Against Osman Kavala and 18-Year Jail Sentences: A Politically-Motivated Blow for Human Rights Introduction In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court has upheld a life sentence against prominent activist Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against four others, Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, […]
No End in Sight: The Elusive Pursuit of Justice in Post-Tishreen Iraq
Call for Justice in the Wake of Anti-Government Protests in Iraq Amnesty International has called on the Iraqi authorities to ensure truth, justice, and reparations for the killing and maiming of protesters by security forces during the nation-wide anti-government protests that began in October 2019. The human rights organization has […]