Continuing the Fight for Jailed Rights Defenders in Belarus An Uphill Battle for Human Rights in Belarus Two years ago, a group of international and Belarusian human rights organizations came together to support their jailed colleagues from the prominent Belarusian rights group Viasna. At that time, seven Viasna members were […]
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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 […]
Media Suppression in Kyrgyzstan: Authorities’ Attack on Free Press Threatens Democracy
The Suppression of Independent Media in Kyrgyzstan: An Assault on Freedom of Expression A Regression on Freedom of Expression The recent news of the Kyrgyzstani authorities filing a lawsuit to shut down Kloop Media Public Foundation, an independent media organization, is a deeply concerning development in the ongoing assault on […]
Spotlighting Global Crises: The UN’s Call for Action from World Leaders
UN: World Leaders Should Spotlight Global Crises An Urgent Call to Action Human Rights Watch has called upon world leaders attending the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly to prioritize and address the global human rights crises that persist around the world. With over 140 leaders expected to […]
The Mysterious Disappearance of Mahsa/Zhina Amini: Unraveling the Truth
Editorial: The Tragic Death of Mahsa/Zhina Amini and the Impunity of Iranian Authorities Introduction The case of Mahsa/Zhina Amini, a young woman from Iran’s oppressed Kurdish minority who died in custody after being arrested by Iran’s morality police, has sparked outrage and protests across the nation. Her tragic death has […]
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 […]
Progress and Challenges: The Continued Fight Against Cluster Munitions
Progress Made in Cluster Munitions Stockpile Destruction The recent news that three countries have successfully destroyed their stocks of cluster munitions is a significant step in the global effort to reject this widely banned weapon. Bulgaria, Slovakia, and South Africa have announced the completion of their long-term processes to eliminate […]
Release or Revoke: The Urgent Call for Justice in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Quash Conviction and Release Rights Defenders Introduction In a concerning turn of events, human rights defenders Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan of the prominent Bangladesh human rights organization Odhikar have been convicted on trumped-up charges. The Cyber Tribunal of Dhaka sentenced Khan and Elan to two years […]
Cracking Down on Liberties: Algeria’s Alarming Assault on Fundamental Freedoms
Algeria: Halt Assault on Fundamental Freedoms UN Expert’s Visit Amid Unrelenting Crackdown on Dissent Summary A coalition of 15 human rights groups is calling on Algerian authorities to end their attacks on civic space and allow independent organizations to operate without unreasonable restrictions. The United Nations special rapporteur on the […]