Authorities Keep Wrongfully Imprisoned Lawyer Isolated, Ensure Safety of Karakalpak Lawyer Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov in Prison Introduction In a disheartening turn of events, Uzbekistan authorities are not only wrongfully imprisoning lawyer Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov but also subjecting him to further isolation and punishment. Tazhimuratov, an outspoken blogger and lawyer, was sentenced to […]
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Thailand’s Verdict in ‘Billy’ Murder Case: Delivering Justice for the Indigenous Activist
Verdict Pending in Murder Case of Indigenous Activist Billy Rakchongcharoen Background Five years after the disappearance of Indigenous Karen human rights defender Pholachi ‘Billy’ Rakchongcharoen, the Thai judicial system is now set to deliver its long-awaited verdict on Thursday, September 28th, for the four individuals accused of his enforced disappearance […]
Thailand’s Verdict on Murdered Indigenous Activist ‘Billy’: Seeking Justice for a Nation
The Case of Pholachi ‘Billy’ Rakchongcharoen: A Test for Justice in Thailand An Uphill Battle for Justice After years of heartbreak, obfuscation, and lies, the family of Indigenous Karen human rights defender Pholachi ‘Billy’ Rakchongcharoen awaits the long-overdue verdict on Thursday (28 September). Billy‘s enforced disappearance and brutal murder shocked […]
Guinea Massacre Trial: A Landmark for Justice and Accountability
Significant Progress in 2009 Massacre Trial 14 Years On, Over 50 Victims Finally Heard; International Support Needed Introduction In a rare example of domestic accountability, Guinea’s 2009 stadium massacre trial is making significant progress, providing hope for justice for the victims and their families. Over the past year, more than […]
Iraq: Seeking Justice and Redress for Torture Survivors
Iraq: Torture Survivors Await US Redress, Accountability No Clear Path to Compensation for Iraqis Abused in Detention by US Forces The United States government has apparently failed to provide compensation or other redress to Iraqis who suffered torture and other abuse by US forces at Abu Ghraib and other US-run […]
Inadequate Justice: Life Sentence for Uyghur Scholar Highlights Worsening Rights Situation in China
Chinese Court Imposes Life Sentence on Uyghur Scholar: Beijing Permanently Silences Another Intellectual from Xinjiang The Case of Rahile Dawut On September 22, 2023, it was confirmed by the human rights group Dui Hua Foundation that Chinese authorities have handed down a life sentence on internationally renowned Uyghur ethnographer Rahile […]
Achieving Accountability: Demanding Justice for Army Killings in Colombia
Ensuring Justice for Army Killings in Colombia Investigations in the Civilian Justice System Human Rights Watch has submitted an amicus brief to Colombia‘s Constitutional Court, urging the country’s authorities to ensure independent and impartial investigations into the killing of civilians by soldiers during a military operation in March 2022. The […]
Sri Lanka’s Proposed ‘Truth Commission’ Faces Uphill Battle Against Widespread Abuses
Abuses Undercut Proposed ‘Truth Commission’: Victims and Human Rights Defenders Reject Sri Lanka’s Initiative September 18, 2023 Sri Lanka’s Ongoing Abuses In a report published today, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has highlighted the ongoing human rights abuses committed by the Sri Lankan government, which are undermining the integrity and credibility […]
“Upholding Justice: Advocating for the Release of Imprisoned Belarusian Human Rights Defenders”
Continuing the Fight for Jailed Rights Defenders in Belarus An Uphill Battle for Human Rights in Belarus Two years ago, a group of international and Belarusian human rights organizations came together to support their jailed colleagues from the prominent Belarusian rights group Viasna. At that time, seven Viasna members were […]
Bahrain’s Suppression: Maryam Al-Khawaja’s Quest for Justice Thwarted
Suppression of Human Rights Advocacy in Bahrain: Maryam Al-Khawaja’s Struggle For Justice A Shameless Attempt to Silence Advocacy Today, the world witnessed yet another shameless attempt by the Bahraini authorities to silence human rights advocates and stifle any criticism of the country’s human rights violations. Maryam Al-Khawaja, a prominent activist […]