Injustice in Kazakhstan: Outrageous Proposal Raises Alarms about Domestic Violence A Call to Criminalize Domestic Violence A recent proposal by a Kazakhstani parliamentarian to punish women for “provoking” abuse by their husbands has brought attention to the urgent need to criminalize domestic violence in the country. Amantai Zharkynbek, a deputy […]
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Lebanon’s Freedom March: Unmasking the Truth Behind the Assault
Investigation Urgently Needed into Violent Assault on Protesters in Lebanon Failure to Protect Protesters Amnesty International has called for an urgent investigation into a violent assault on protesters during a freedom march in Lebanon. The march, organized by over 24 civil society organizations, aimed to protest recent crackdowns on personal […]
The changing tide: Mexico’s 12th state decriminalizes abortion
Mexican State Becomes 12th to Decriminalize Abortion: Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Rights to Health, Reproductive Autonomy September 6, 2023 By Introduction In a historic decision, Mexico‘s Supreme Court has decriminalized abortion in the state of Aguascalientes, making it the 12th Mexican state to remove criminal penalties for abortion. This ruling, […]
Assault on Cambodian Opposition Activist Exposes Thailand’s Troubling Trend
Investigate Attack on Refugee Critical of Phnom Penh Government Thailand Urged to Investigate Assault on Cambodian Opposition Activist Human Rights Watch has called on Thai authorities to conduct a prompt and impartial investigation into the assault of Cambodian opposition activist Phorn Phanna. Phanna, a refugee who sought asylum in Thailand, […]
Assault on Cambodian Opposition Activist Shakes Thailand’s Democratic Stability
Investigating the Attack on Cambodian Opposition Activist in Thailand Background On August 22, 2023, Phorn Phanna, a Cambodian opposition activist and refugee, was brutally assaulted in Rayong province, Thailand. Phanna, who had sought refuge in Thailand to escape persecution by the Cambodian government, was beaten by three Khmer-speaking men. This […]
The Silencing of Dissent: Repression in DR Congo as Elections Approach
Crackdown on Opposition Ahead of Elections in DR Congo Authorities Severely Restrict Fundamental Liberties, Arrest Party Officials The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is witnessing a troubling crackdown on opposition political parties as the country prepares for the upcoming general election. Since May 2023, the Congolese authorities have targeted opposition […]
Ethiopia’s Amhara Region: Navigating a Turbulent Storm
Deepening Crisis in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region Introduction Ethiopia‘s Amhara region has been grappling with a deepening crisis, marked by violent unrest, armed conflict, and widespread abuses. In recent weeks, the conflict has escalated, leading to an increase in civilian casualties. This situation raises concerns about the protection of human rights, […]
The Persecution Continues: Aleksei Navalny Sentenced to 10+ Years in Penal Colony
Amidst Political Vengeance, Aleksei Navalny Faces an Unjust Sentence Russia‘s Crackdown on Dissent and the Plight of Aleksei Navalny On 4 August, the Moscow City Court delivered a stunning blow to Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny, sentencing him to 19 years in a penal colony on trumped-up charges of “extremism”. […]
Senegal’s Escalating Restrictions on Personal Liberties
Senegal Faces Growing Restrictions on Civic Space and Human Rights Violations Background Senegal, a country known for its democratic values and respect for human rights, is facing mounting concerns over the increasing restrictions on civic space and the violation of personal liberties. Recent events have revealed the arbitrary arrests and […]
South Sudan: A Call for Revising the National Security Service Bill
South Sudan: Revise National Security Service Bill Introduction South Sudan’s parliament is being urged to revise the pending National Security Service Amendment Bill in order to address the agency’s arbitrary arrests and other abusive practices. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have jointly published a letter to parliament outlining the […]