Amnesty International Reports Brutal Crackdown on Protesters in Iran Introduction Amnesty International has released a report detailing the Iranian authorities’ brutal crackdown on peaceful protests by the Baluchi minority in Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchistan province. The report highlights the use of severe beatings, tear gas, water cannons, mass arbitrary arrests, […]
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Nigeria’s Lingering Justice: The Fate of #EndSARS Protesters in Lagos
Arbitrary Detention and Suppression of Justice for #EndSARS Protesters in Nigeria Three years after the violent suppression of the nationwide #EndSARS protests against police brutality in Nigeria, the government continues to arbitrarily detain at least fifteen protesters, with the majority being held without trial in the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre […]
Journalistic Detentions in Yemen: Repression of Protesters by Huthi Authorities
Amnesty International Condemns Huthi Authorities for Crackdown on Demonstrators Wave of Arrests Sparks Concerns Over Freedom of Assembly Amnesty International has recently raised alarm over the actions of the Huthi de facto authorities in Yemen, who have carried out a targeted wave of arrests against largely peaceful demonstrators. The arrests […]
“The Global Epidemic Unveiled: Mapping State-Sanctioned Repression on Protesters”
The Global Rise in Repression of Protesters: A Terrifying Reality Authorities Resorting to Unlawful Force and Repressive Legislation According to Amnesty International, authorities across the world are increasingly turning to unlawful use of force and repressive legislation to crush protests. In response to this alarming trend, the organization has launched […]
The Deadly Clash: Security Forces Crack Down on Kirkuk Protesters
Iraq: Security Forces Open Fire on Kirkuk Protesters Mounting Ethnic Tensions in Disputed Territory September 8, 2023 In a concerning development, Iraqi security forces have reportedly opened fire on demonstrators in Kirkuk, resulting in the death of at least 4 individuals and the injury of 16 others. The incident took […]
Nigeria’s Need for Transparency: Unveiling the Identities of #EndSARS Protesters Slated for Mass Burial
Investigation Urgently Needed for EndSARS Victims Background The leaked government memo addressed to the Lagos State Ministry of Health, which revealed plans for a mass burial of 103 persons identified as victims of the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, has sparked outrage and calls for immediate action. Amnesty International, led […]
“Iran’s Executions of Tortured Protesters Demand a Forceful Response from the Global Community”
Three Executed Protesters in Iran: A Flagrant Disregard for Human Rights The Gruesome Execution The horrifying execution of three Iranian protesters, Majid Kazemi, Saleh Mirhashemi, and Saeed Yaghoubi, has yet again brought to the fore the Iranian government’s blatant disregard for human rights, particularly the right to a fair trial […]