Enforced Disappearances Still a Scourge in Philippines The Persistence of Impunity The recent acquittal of a former Army general for the 2006 abduction and torture of two brothers in the Philippines has once again underscored the persistence of impunity for enforced disappearances in the country. Raymond Manalo, who had alleged […]
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Detaining Relatives of Exiled Activists: Tajikistan’s Crackdown on Dissent
Tajikistan: Exiled Activists’ Relatives Detained over Protest End Detention, Ill-Treatment of Family Members October 6, 2023, BERLIN — The Tajik authorities have come under scrutiny for their recent detention of relatives of opposition diaspora members who held protests during President Emomali Rakhmon’s visit to Germany. Human Rights Watch has condemned […]
The Continued Assault on Civil Liberties: Turkey’s Devastating Verdict against Osman Kavala and the Gezi Defendants
Analysis: Türkiye’s Upholding of Life Sentence and Jail Sentences Draws Criticism The Controversial Decision In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court upheld a life sentence against Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, and Tayfun Kahraman. Amnesty International’s Campaigns Director for Europe, Ruth Tanner, […]
Prominent Journalist’s Bail Denied in Congo
Prominent Journalist Denied Bail in Congo Introduction In a distressing turn of events, a court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has denied bail to prominent journalist Stanis Bujakera, who has been unjustly detained for over three weeks on questionable charges. This denial of bail not only goes against international […]
Cambodia’s Alarming Escalation of Violence against Dissidents and Their Families
Cambodia: Dissident, Wife Brutally Assaulted Incident Tests New Government’s Willingness to Address Impunity On September 12, 2023, a dissident and his wife were viciously attacked by men wielding metal batons in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Ny Nak, an agriculture entrepreneur known for his criticism of the previous government, remains hospitalized with […]
Free Speech Under Threat: The Troubling Situation in Chad
Troubling Development for Free Speech in Chad: Authorities Suspend News Site The Suspension of Alwihda Info In a concerning development for free speech and media freedom in Chad, the popular news website Alwihda Info has been suspended by Chad‘s High Media and Audiovisual Authority regulator (HAMA). The suspension, lasting eight […]
Burundi: Persistent Demands for Journalist’s Release, One Year Later
Burundian Journalist Floriane Irangabiye Arrested and Imprisoned for Criticizing Government Introduction Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye has been arbitrarily arrested and is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for criticizing the government, according to a joint statement by Amnesty International, the Burundi Human Rights Initiative, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and […]
The Persecution of Press Freedom in Burundi: One Year Too Long
Burundi: Free Journalist Held for a Year Joint Statement by Four Human Rights, Press Freedom Organizations August 29, 2023 Available In English Français
Kyrgyzstan’s Suppression of Freedom of Association: An Urgent Call for Change
The Threat to Civil Society in Kyrgyzstan: Amendments Restricting Freedom of Association Introduction In a controversial move, the parliament of Kyrgyzstan is set to vote on amendments to its laws that further restrict freedom of association, particularly targeting the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These amendments, if passed, will have […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo: Suppressing Dissent Through Brutal Force
Democratic Republic of Congo: Peaceful Protests Violently Repressed Introduction On May 20, 2023, police violently dispersed peaceful protesters in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), arresting dozens and seriously injuring at least 30. The government’s response to these events has been a cause for concern as […]