Bangladesh: Quash Conviction and Release Rights Defenders Introduction In a concerning turn of events, human rights defenders Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan of the prominent Bangladesh human rights organization Odhikar have been convicted on trumped-up charges. The Cyber Tribunal of Dhaka sentenced Khan and Elan to two years […]
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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 Sudan’s Abusive Commanders: A Step Towards Justice and Accountability
US Imposes Sanctions on Abusive Commanders in Sudan: Crucial Step Toward Accountability for Rapid Support Force Abuses Overview The United States government has taken a significant step towards accountability for human rights abuses and war crimes committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The US Department of the […]
Bridging Freedom and Justice: The Urgent Call to Release Prominent Scholar Gubad Ibadoghlu
Unlawful Detention of Azerbaijani Scholar and Political Activist: A Chilling Example of Repression Introduction The case of Gubad Ibadoghlu, an Azerbaijani scholar and political activist, has brought to light yet another grim example of the Azerbaijani authorities’ misuse of the criminal justice system to stifle peaceful criticism and dissent. Ibadoghlu’s […]
War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity: Unveiling Eritrea’s Actions in Ethiopia
Amnesty International Reports Eritrean Forces Committing Atrocities in Tigray Evidence of War Crimes and Potential Crimes Against Humanity Amnesty International has released a new report detailing the horrific atrocities committed by Eritrean Defense Forces (EDF) in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Despite the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement […]
Is Saudi Arabia’s Use of the Death Penalty for Tweets a Justifiable Response to Cyber Dissent?
Saudi Arabia: Man Sentenced to Death for Tweets – Peaceful Criticism on Social Media Brings Death Penalty Introduction A Saudi court has sentenced a retired Saudi teacher, Muhammad al-Ghamdi, to death based solely on his peaceful expression online, through tweets, retweets, and YouTube activity, according to Human Rights Watch. This […]
An Interfaith Call for Justice: Examining Israel’s Treatment of Palestinians
Interfaith Discussion on Israel‘s Apartheid against Palestinians An Important Dialogue at the Parliament of the World’s Religions A significant discussion on Israel‘s apartheid against Palestinians took place last week at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago. The panel, titled “Human Rights and the Crime of Apartheid in Israel/Palestine,” […]
Release Walid Daqqah: A Call for Justice in Israel/OPT
Amnesty International Calls for Release of Terminally Ill Palestinian Prisoner Introduction Amnesty International has recently called on Israeli authorities to release Walid Daqqah, a 62-year-old terminally ill Palestinian prisoner, so he can access specialized medical care and spend his remaining time with his family. Daqqah suffers from chronic lung disease […]
Unveiling the Pursuit of Justice: Hope and Accountability for Mayom Extrajudicial Killings
South Sudan Awaits Justice for Mayom Extrajudicial Killings A Call for Accountability On August 8, 2022, shocking videos and photographs circulated on social media that appeared to show South Sudan government forces executing captured fighters from an armed opposition group in Mayom county. These disturbing images of violence and brutality […]
Brazil: A Call for an End to Deadly Police Operations and Swift Investigations
Lethal Brazilian Police Operations Raise Concerns About Human Rights Violations Overview Amnesty International has called on Brazilian authorities to immediately halt lethal police operations that have resulted in the deaths of 45 people in the states of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. These operations are viewed as further […]