Violence and Repression in Bangladesh Ahead of General Elections: A Deeply Chilling Cycle Introduction The recent wave of violent clashes between protesters and police officers, resulting in deaths and numerous arrests, has raised concerns about the state of human rights and democratic freedoms in Bangladesh. As the country approaches the […]
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Tunisia’s Ongoing Repression: Upholding Justice for Arbitrary Detentions
Tunisian Authorities Crack Down on Political Opposition Figures Arbitrary Detentions and Charges The Tunisian authorities are facing strong criticism from Amnesty International for the arbitrary detention of six political opposition figures. These individuals, including opposition activist Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, politician Khayam Turki, dissident and politician Abdelhamid Jlassi, opposition activist Issam […]
The Repression Game: Unveiling Rwanda’s Global Playbook of Silence
Rwanda: Global Playbook of Abuse to Silence Critics Violent Attacks, Misuse of Law Enforcement, Surveillance, Harassment, Relatives Targeted October 10, 2023 Rwandan authorities and their proxies are employing a range of tactics to suppress criticism and dissent from Rwandans living abroad, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch. […]
Government Crackdown in Jujuy: Repression and Criminalization Mar Protests
New Amnesty International Report Exposes Repression and Human Rights Violations in Jujuy Province Summary A recent report by Amnesty International has shed light on the arbitrary detentions, illegal use of force, and other oppressive practices used by the Jujuy provincial police in response to protests over constitutional reforms in the […]
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 Delicate Balance: US Security Assistance Continues Amidst Egypt’s Repression
Biden Administration’s Decision to Provide Security Assistance to Egypt Raises Concerns By | September 15, 2023 4:50PM EDT Introduction The recent decision by the Biden administration to provide nearly the full amount of security assistance to Egypt, despite ongoing repressive policies by the Egyptian government, has raised concerns among human […]
Iran’s Growing Repression: Silencing Dissent in Anticipation of Protest Anniversary
Iran: Crackdown on Dissent Ahead of Protest Anniversary Ramped-Up Repression As the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Jina Amini approaches, Iranian authorities have intensified their repression on civil society, targeting activists, artists, dissidents, lawyers, academics, students, and family members of those who were killed during the protests in […]
Iran’s Ongoing Repression: Silencing Dissent in Anticipation of Protest Anniversary
Iran‘s Crackdown on Dissent and the Implications for Protest Anniversary Year September 15, 2023 Iranian authorities have been intensifying their repression of civil society ahead of the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Jina Amini, a tragedy that sparked nationwide protests. Human Rights Watch has reported that the Iranian […]
Egypt’s Repression of Free Speech: The Urgent Call to Release Prominent Dissident on Trial
The Continued Repression of Free Speech in Egypt A Prominent Opposition Politician and Publisher Facing Arbitrary Detention Hisham Kassem, a prominent opposition politician and publisher in Egypt, has been arbitrarily detained since August 20th solely for exercising his right to freedom of expression. His case has drawn international attention and […]
Tajikistan’s Growing Repression: Calls for Release of Detained Political Activist
Tajikistan: Free Political Activist and Drop Charges against Nizomiddin Nasriddinov The Plight of Nizomiddin Nasriddinov Political activist Nizomiddin Nasriddinov finds himself at the center of a troubling case that exposes the authoritarian nature of the Tajikistan government and its disregard for human rights. Nasriddinov, a vocal advocate for democratic reforms […]