Amnesty International Calls for Halt of Execution in Vietnam Amidst Torture Concerns Amnesty International, a leading human rights organization, has urged the authorities in Vietnam to immediately halt plans to execute Nguyen Van Chuong, a man whose case has been tainted by serious concerns of torture and violations of the […]
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“Pursuing Justice: Urgent Investigation Needed in Death of Zimbabwean Opposition Party Activist”
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. […]
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 […]
Lebanon’s Unresolved Trauma: The Ongoing Quest for Justice, Truth, and Reparation in the Aftermath of the Beirut Blast
Three Years After Beirut Blast, Calls for Justice Persist Background As Lebanon mourns the three-year anniversary of the catastrophic explosion in Beirut’s port, calls for justice and accountability are intensifying. The blast, which occurred on August 4, 2020, claimed the lives of at least 235 people and caused extensive damage […]
Kuwait’s Unsettling Execution Trend: Five Lives Lost in Continuing Spree
Kuwait‘s Recent Executions Raise Concerns and Spark International Outcry Amnesty International Criticizes Kuwaiti Government’s “Tough on Crime” Approach Amnesty International has strongly condemned the Kuwaiti authorities for the recent execution of five individuals, one of whom was convicted of a drug-related offense. Rawya Rageh, the Interim Deputy Director for the […]
Navigating Justice in Post-Conflict Yemen: A Proposed Framework
Yemen: Proposal for Post-Conflict Justice Declaration from Civil Society Groups Provides Accountability Roadmap July 26, 2023 12:00AM EDT BEIRUT – In an effort to bring justice and reconciliation to post-conflict Yemen, more than 40 organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have issued a declaration outlining a roadmap for accountability, reparations, and […]
No Justice for Azimjan Askarov: The Elusive Pursuit of Human Rights in Kyrgyzstan
No Justice 3 Years After Kyrgyzstan Rights Defender’s Death A Tragic Loss On July 25, 2020, Azimjon Askarov, a prominent human rights defender and advocate for marginalized communities in southern Kyrgyzstan, died in prison. Today marks the third anniversary of his death, yet no one has been held accountable for […]
The Resilient Voices: Nine Afro-Latina and Afro-Caribbean Women Standing Strong for Justice
Amnesty International Recognizes Afro-Latina and Afro-Caribbean Women Defenders Published on July 25, 2022 Today, on International Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women’s Day, Amnesty International is highlighting the incredible work of nine defenders and collectives who have dedicated their lives to promoting equality, justice, and a dignified life for all people. […]
Nine Afro-Latina and Afro-Caribbean Women: Warriors for Justice
International Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women‘s Day: Celebrating the Warriors for Justice Today, on July 25th, we commemorate International Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women‘s Day, a day dedicated to honoring the bravery and resilience of women who have devoted their lives to fighting for equality and justice. Amnesty International is […]
The Fight for Justice: Guinea’s Landmark 2009 Stadium Massacre Trial Resumes
Guinea’s Landmark 2009 Stadium Massacre Trial Resumes The Background In a historic development, Guinea‘s landmark trial of former president Moussa Dadis Camara and 10 others accused of responsibility for a massacre and rapes in a stadium has resumed. The trial had been suspended for a month and a half due […]