Lebanese Authorities Must Prioritize Prisoners’ Health Amid Soaring Custodial Deaths The latest report by Amnesty International has revealed that custodial deaths in Lebanese Ministry of Interior-run prisons almost doubled in 2022 compared to 2018, the year before the ongoing acute economic crisis began. The numbers increased from 14 in 2015 […]
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“Acquittal of human rights defenders marks a step towards justice in Turkey”
Convictions of Human Rights Defenders in Turkey Quashed The convictions of four human rights defenders, including Taner Kılıç, the Honorary Chair of Amnesty Türkiye, and Idil Eser, the ex-director of Amnesty Türkiye, were quashed by a Turkish court. Although Amnesty International described the ruling as a huge relief, they also […]
“Why Nigeria’s Airstrike Victims are Still Waiting for Justice”
Nigeria: No Justice for Civilians Killed in Airstrike The Nigerian military’s airstrike on January 24, 2023, which resulted in the death of 39 civilians and the injury of at least six others, has yet to receive accountability from the government. The Nigerian air force, in response to an inquiry from […]
Rwanda Continues the Pursuit of Justice: Genocide Mastermind Arrested
Alleged Genocide Mastermind Arrested in Rwanda: Pursuit of Justice Continues On May 24th, 2023, Fulgence Kayishema, a suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, was arrested in South Africa after evading justice for over two decades. He is accused of being involved in the massacre of more than 2,000 men, women, […]
Landmark Treaty to Deliver Justice to Victims of Atrocities Agreed by Global States
Amnesty International Welcomes New Convention on International Cooperation for Prosecuting International Crimes Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, has welcomed the adoption of the Ljubljana-Hague Convention on International Cooperation in the Investigation and Prosecution of Genocide, Crimes against Humanity, War Crimes, and Other International Crimes. This new convention sets […]
The Elusive Justice for Hissène Habré’s Victims in Chad
African Union and Chad Fail to Provide Reparations for Hissène Habré’s Victims Seven years after late Chadian President Hissène Habré’s conviction, Chad and the African Union (AU) have failed to provide court-ordered reparations to his victims. On May 15, 2023, two of the most active leaders of the Association of […]
Why Justice for Hissène Habré’s Victims Remains Denied in Chad
The Continued Denial of Justice: The Victims of Hissène Habré’s Regime It has been over seven years since the landmark conviction of the former Chadian President, Hissène Habré, in a Senegalese court. Habré was found guilty of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and torture, including sexual violence and rape. However, […]
Investigating Peru’s senior officials for lethal attacks by security forces: An imperative step towards justice
Amnesty International Calls for Investigation into Lethal Force Used by Security Forces in Peru Amnesty International has released a report calling for a thorough investigation into the use of lethal force by security forces against protesters in Peru. The report reveals that at least 49 people were killed during protests […]
Sri Lanka’s War Anniversary Highlights Lack of Justice
Dispatches Still No Justice on Sri Lanka War Anniversary UN Pursues Accountability in Response to Government Inaction On May 18th, 2023, Tamils in Sri Lanka marked Mullivaikkal Memorial Day in remembrance of those who died during the final stages of the country’s brutal civil war that ended in 2009. Despite […]
“New Treaty Calls for Global Support in Delivering Justice for Victims of Genocide and War Crimes”
States around the world need to adopt a new treaty to strengthen international legal cooperation in the investigation of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, according to Amnesty International. The proposed Convention on International Cooperation in the Investigation and Prosecution of Genocide, Crimes against Humanity, War Crimes and other […]