Intercommunal Violence in Western Congo Kills Scores June 29, 2023 1:16PM EDT | Dispatches Overview A recent attack by the Mobondo militia in western Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people. This incident is emblematic of the escalating cycle of intercommunal violence in […]
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Australia’s Refugee Policy: A Costly Controversy Finally Ends
Australia Evacuates Last Refugee on Nauru, But Cruel Offshore Processing Policy Remains in Papua New Guinea In recent news, the last refugee held on the island country of Nauru under Australia‘s controversial offshore processing policy has been finally evacuated to Australia. While this development is undoubtedly positive, it is important […]
Australia’s Controversial Refugee Policy: Evacuation of Last Asylum Seeker on Nauru
Dispatches Australia Evacuates Last Refugee on Nauru: Cruel Offshore Processing Policy Remains in Papua New Guinea Introduction Over the weekend, Australia achieved a significant milestone by evacuating the last refugee held on the island country of Nauru under its abusive offshore processing policy. While this is undoubtedly a positive development, […]
The Persecution of Activism: Tatyana Kotlyar’s Conviction and Russia’s Crackdown on Migrants’ Rights
Violations of Migrants’ Rights Defender Highlight Ongoing Crackdown in Russia A Perpetuation of Marginalization and Injustice Amnesty International’s Russia Director, Natalia Zviagina, has denounced the recent conviction and fine imposed on Tatyana Kotlyar, a Russian migrants’ rights defender, as yet another blow to Russia‘s fragile civil society. Kotlyar, who has […]
Laws at stake: Malta’s controversial abortion bill revised, endangering lives
The Controversial Bill to Partially Decriminalize Abortion in Malta Raises Concerns A Backtracking from Last Year’s Proposal The Maltese government’s recent decision to water down a bill aimed at partially decriminalizing abortion has sparked outrage and concern from human rights organizations. Amnesty International, in particular, has condemned the bill, stating […]
Government Neglect: Report Exposes US Failure to Protect Meatpacking Workers During Pandemic
Report Finds US Government Failed Meatpacking Workers During Pandemic The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report highlighting the inadequate federal oversight of meat and poultry slaughtering and processing companies during the Covid-19 pandemic. The report reveals that despite some efforts by meat and poultry companies to […]
Assad’s Victory Lap Sends Syrians into Passport Limbo
Syrians in Passport Limbo During Assad’s Victory Lap The Plight of Syrians Since 2011, Syrians have faced immense challenges when trying to renew their passports. The process, marked by interruptions and exorbitant costs, has become increasingly difficult. While President Assad basks in the support of Arab capitals and renewed foreign […]
Ireland’s Controversial Data Protection Law: Sacrificing Transparency for Security
Blatant Attempt to Shield Big Tech? In a move that has sparked controversy and raised concerns about transparency and accountability, the Irish government is proposing an amendment to the Data Protection Act of 2018 that would allow the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) to label all matters before it as […]
Ireland’s New Data Protection Law: A Threat to Transparency and Accountability
The Irish Data Protection Commission’s Proposed Confidentiality Label Raises Concerns Affront to Rights and Scrutiny Amnesty International has raised concerns over a proposed amendment to the Data Protection Act of 2018 in Ireland that would grant the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) the power to label all matters before it […]
“Caught in a Political Quagmire: The Struggles of Syrians Stuck in Passport Limbo”
Syrians in Passport Limbo During Assad’s Victory Lap Introduction The process of renewing passports for Syrians has been plagued with difficulties since 2011, with interruptions, skyrocketing costs, and scarce appointments. Despite recent foreign travel opportunities for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as Arab capitals normalize relations with the Syrian government, ordinary […]