Anti-LGBT Rhetoric Undermines Rights in Lebanon Introduction The recent anti-gay remarks made by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon have sparked panic and terror among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Nasrallah described same-sex relations as a “sexual perversion” and warned that gay people’s existence is a “threat […]
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Addressing the Crisis in Niger: Ending Illegal Administrative Detentions and Arbitrary Arrests
Amnesty International Urges Niger to Protect Human Rights Amidst Ongoing Arrests Introduction In the wake of the recent arrests of President Mohamed Bazoum, Interior Minister Hama Amadou Souley, and other political leaders, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Habibatou Gologo, has called on the new authorities […]
Authorities in Bangladesh at crossroads: Prioritizing de-escalation and respecting protesters’ rights
Escalating Violence and Excessive Use of Force in Bangladesh Protests Threaten Human Rights Urgent Need to De-escalate the Situation The recent opposition-led protests in Bangladesh against the ruling party have taken a dangerous turn, with escalating violence, excessive use of force, and widespread arrests. Smriti Singh, the Interim Regional Director […]
The Healthcare Crisis in Togo: Women Forced to Give Birth on the Floor
Togolese Authorities Urgently Need to Strengthen Access to Maternal Healthcare Introduction In commemoration of African Women‘s Day, Amnesty International has called upon the Togolese authorities to take immediate action to enhance access to maternal healthcare in the country and address the concerning infant and neonatal mortality rates. According to UNICEF, […]
Russia’s Suppression of Dissent: TV Rain Banned for Critical Reporting
Russia Bans ‘TV Rain’ for Critical Reporting Clampdown Shows Russians’ Need for Independent Broadcasting More than Ever Introduction In a concerning development for press freedom and free expression in Russia, authorities have recently banned TV Rain, a prominent independent online broadcaster. The ban is part of Russia‘s ongoing efforts to […]
The Untold Stories: Voices of Resilience and Healing in West Darfur
Dispatches: Survivors Speak Out on Sexual Violence in West Darfur Introduction In a recent report by Human Rights Watch, the survivors of sexual violence in West Darfur have bravely come forward to share their harrowing experiences. The report sheds light on the atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) […]
The Disturbing Execution of Two Men in Bangladesh: A Grim Reflection of Human Rights Violations
Amnesty International Condemns Recent Executions in Bangladesh Continued Use of the Death Penalty Raises Concerns Amnesty International, a leading global human rights organization, has strongly condemned the recent executions of two men on death row in the Rajshahi Central Jail of Bangladesh. The death penalty expert at Amnesty International, Chiara […]
Remembering the Tragic Loss: Reflections on the One-Year Anniversary of the Ukrainian POWs’ Fatal Explosion
Dispatches: One Year Since Death of Ukrainian POWs in Explosion Ongoing Need for International Investigation into Olenivka Prison Incident By | July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023 12:00AM EDT On July 29, 2022, a tragic explosion rocked the Olenivka prison in Russia-occupied eastern Ukraine, claiming the lives of approximately 50 […]
Istanbul Police Under Fire: Allegations of Mistreatment and Brutality Against Peaceful Protesters
Turkish Police Accused of Mistreatment and Abuse of Peaceful Protesters Background In a recent report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Istanbul police of wrongfully detaining and mistreating activists and their lawyers during a peaceful protest commemorating the 2015 Suruç bombing. The Suruç bombing, carried out by the Islamic […]
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 […]