Escalating tensions and crackdown on dissent in Bangladesh: Background: Protests have erupted across Bangladesh in recent weeks, with demands for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and ensure fair and free national elections. Sadly, these demonstrations have turned deadly, resulting in the death of one activist and injuries to […]
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The Urgent Imperative: UN General Assembly Must Support Cross-Border Humanitarian Aid Mechanism for North-West Syria
UN General Assembly Must Condemn Russia’s Abuse of Veto Power, Amnesty International Urges Background Amnesty International has called on UN member states to unequivocally condemn Russia’s abuse of its veto power and to affirm the legality, impartiality, neutrality, and independence of the cross-border aid mechanism for north-west Syria. This comes […]
Analysis: Examining the Potential War Crime in Ukraine as Russian Missile Strikes Hit Lviv
Unlawful Attack in Ukraine Raises Concerns of War Crime Russian Missile Strike Hits Residential Area An unlawful attack took place in Ukraine on July 6, 2023, when a Russian cruise missile struck a residential apartment complex in Lviv, a city in western Ukraine. The attack violated the laws of war […]
Tunisia’s Treatment of Black African Migrants and Refugees: A Bleak Reality
Tunisia: No Safe Haven for Black African Migrants, Refugees Security Forces Abuse Migrants; EU Should Suspend Migration Control Support July 19, 2023 By The treatment of Black African migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Tunisia has come under scrutiny as reports emerge about serious abuses committed by Tunisian security forces. […]
Crackdown in Cambodia: Suppression of Opposition Activists Sparks Concerns
Harassment and Arrests of Opposition Activists in Cambodia Signal Intensifying Crackdown Introduction The Cambodian government has recently escalated its crackdown on members and activists of the opposition Candlelight Party (CLP) in the lead-up to the national elections scheduled for July 23, 2023. Human Rights Watch has reported that the authorities […]
Why Caster Semenya’s Legal Victory Falls Short in Her Fight to Compete
Dispatches: Caster Semenya Won Her Case, But Not the Right to Compete Court Ruling Is a Human Rights Victory Last week, Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic runner, celebrated a significant victory when she won her discrimination case in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). However, despite this legal […]
Peru: Protecting Democracy and Human Rights – President Boluarte’s Call for Security Forces
Amnesty International Calls for Protection of Right to Peaceful Protest in Peru Rising Concerns over Excessive Use of Force In response to social organizations throughout Peru announcing new demonstrations in Lima, Amnesty International has called on President Dina Boluarte and her ministers to send a clear message to security forces […]
The ICC Affirms Inquiry into Philippines’ Human Rights Violations
ICC Affirms Prosecutor’s Inquiry in the Philippines: President Marcos Should Cooperate with Investigation On July 18, 2023, the appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed the prosecutor’s resumption of the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines. This marks a significant step towards justice for the […]
Liberating Wheels: Advocating for Women’s Freedom of Movement in the Middle East and North Africa
Report: Middle East and North Africa: End Curbs on Women’s Mobility Introduction In many Middle East and North African countries, women continue to face restrictions on their freedom of movement, both within their own countries and abroad, unless they obtain permission from a male guardian. These male guardianship rules, which […]
Kenya’s Protest Crackdown: Officials Resort to Threats of Violence
Kenyan Authorities Threaten Protesters with Violence, Ignite Political Tension Introduction In recent weeks, senior Kenyan government officials have escalated tensions by responding to the resumption of protests from the opposition coalition, Azimio, with threats and hostile rhetoric. Kenyan authorities must curb this dangerous discourse, respect citizens’ rights to assembly and […]