Hamas and Islamic Jihad: Holding Hostages is a War Crime In a recent report, Human Rights Watch has accused Hamas and Islamic Jihad of committing war crimes by holding scores of Israelis and others as hostages in Gaza. It is stated that the armed groups refuse to release the hostages […]
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Russia’s Crackdown on Press Freedom: Arbitrary Detention of RFE/RL Editor Reveals Chilling Censorship Tactics
Russian Crackdown on Journalism: Alarming Escalation in the Harassment of Media Professionals The Case of Alsu Kurmasheva: Another Blow to Press Freedom The recent arrest and arbitrary detention of Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)’s Tatar-Bashkir Service, has once again exposed the relentless crackdown on journalism […]
“Urgent Appeal: Global Leaders Must Push for the Release of Ahmed Mansoor in Preparation for COP28”
Arbitrary Detention and the Continued Persecution of Ahmed Mansoor On October 22nd, Ahmed Mansoor, an Emirati human rights defender, will mark his seventh consecutive year spending his birthday behind bars. This arbitrary detention has drawn international attention and criticism, particularly as the global community prepares to gather in Dubai for […]
Why We Must Foster Alternative Societies for a Future Beyond GDP
Exploring Alternatives: Societies for a Future Beyond GDP Introduction In our ever-changing world, it is crucial to question traditional notions of growth and economic success. The prevailing belief that a country’s prosperity is solely determined by its GDP fails to account for the well-being of both people and the environment. […]
Exploring the Humanitarian Crisis: Israel’s Lethal Gaza Blockade
Israel: Unlawful Gaza Blockade Deadly for Children Denial of Water, Fuel, Electricity Endangers Lives Introduction In a recent report released by Human Rights Watch, it has been revealed that the Israeli government’s total blockade of the Gaza Strip is putting Palestinian children and civilians at grave risk. The report claims […]
The Elusive Pursuit of Justice: Sierra Leone’s Unresolved August 2022 Protests
Sierra Leone Urged to Ensure Truth, Justice, and Reparations for Victims of Unresolved 2022 Protests Introduction On the first anniversary of the burial of protesters and bystanders killed during the August 2022 protests in Sierra Leone, Amnesty International has called on the Sierra Leonean authorities to ensure truth, justice, and […]
India’s Stance on Same-Sex Marriage: A Regressive Blow to Human Rights
Supreme Court of India Misses Historic Opportunity for Equal Rights of LGBTQ+ Community Background In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court of India refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriage in the country, leaving it up to the Parliament to formulate the necessary legislation. This decision is seen as […]
Environment at Stake: Maldives’ Controversial Move to Bypass Protection Laws
Maldives: Environmental Protection Laws Bypassed, Reclamation Projects Harm Local Island Communities, Deny Climate Justice The Issue at Hand The Maldives government has been engaging in land reclamation projects that have not only ignored environmental protection laws but also led to increased flooding risks and harm to island communities. Human Rights […]
A Lingering Legacy: The Ongoing Struggle for Justice in Chile
Amnesty International Report Highlights Lack of Progress in Chile‘s Police Reform and Reparations Introduction Amnesty International has recently released a report titled “Reform to move forward: Recommendations to reform Carabineros from a human rights perspective,” on the four-year anniversary of the social unrest in Chile. The report reveals that despite […]
Kyrgyzstan’s Controversial Draft Law: Suppressing Civil Society?
Kyrgyzstan‘s Parliament Considering Draft Law to Curb Civil Society On Tuesday, Kyrgyzstan‘s parliament will hold the first reading of a highly repressive draft law that aims to interfere with the activities of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) receiving funding from abroad. If adopted, this bill would have a chilling effect on Kyrgyzstan‘s […]