Lebanon: Harrowing Prison Conditions Amid Economic Crisis Introduction Amid Lebanon‘s ongoing economic crisis, prison conditions in the country have reached dangerous levels, according to a recent report by Human Rights Watch. Overcrowding, subpar healthcare, and food shortages have become the norm, exacerbating an already dire situation. With nearly 80 percent […]
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Cuba’s Continuing Injustice: Demanding the Release of Wrongfully Convicted Prisoners of Conscience
The Continued Arbitrary Detention of Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo Pérez Amnesty International Calls for Immediate and Unconditional Release Amnesty International issued a statement today, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of artists Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo Pérez. The two artists have been […]
Bhutan’s Imprisoned Democracy Activists Deserve A Royal Pardon: Calls for King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to Free Political Prisoners
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan is scheduled to attend the coronation of King Charles III in London on May 6, 2023. As the king of Bhutan, he should use his authority to release the political prisoners who have been detained and held in poor conditions for decades following […]
Myanmar’s Long Overdue Pardons Should Only Be The Beginning: Release All Unjustly Detained Individuals
Myanmar Military Authorities Release 2,153 Prisoners On 16 February 2022, the Myanmar military authorities announced that they were releasing 2,153 prisoners serving sentences under the 505(a) section of the criminal code, which makes it illegal to promote dissent against the military. The release has been hailed by some as a […]