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The recent unlawful expulsion of 238 Venezuelan nationals from the U.S. to El Salvador fuels concern over human rights abuses. Despite a federal court order preventing their removal, these individuals …
Unlawful Expulsions to El Salvador: A Human Rights Crisis Awakens Read More
In a brave stand for justice, a group of residents from South Sumatra has sought protection from Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission after facing intimidation for suing three pulpwood companies …
South Sumatra Residents Campaign Against Pulpwood Companies Over Haze Pollution Read More
On March 24, four survivors of Japan’s controversial “hostage justice” system launched a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court, arguing that the laws permitting extensive pretrial detention and bail denial …
Survivors Challenge Japan’s ‘Hostage Justice’ in Landmark Lawsuit Read More
In the wake of cannabis legalization in Berlin, the legal landscape is shifting dramatically. Almost a year post-reform, 178 penalties have been handed down for marijuana and hashish violations. This …
Cannabis Legalization: Sentences Reviewed in Berlin Under Amnesty Provision Read More
In the wake of cannabis legalization in Berlin, the State Prosecutor’s Office has annulled penalties in 178 cases of marijuana and hashish violations since the legislation’s enactment. This evaluation encompassed …
Cannabis Legalization in Berlin: One Year Review and Ongoing Challenges Read More
Inibehe Effiong, a notable human rights lawyer, launched a scathing critique against Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, regarding his remarks on a potential state of emergency …
Human Rights Lawyer Critiques AGF Over Fubara’s Suspension Comments Read More
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has declared that Ecuador has violated multiple rights of the uncontacted Tagaeri and Taromenane Indigenous peoples, failing to protect them from violence. These nomadic …
Ecuador Ordered to Protect Uncontacted Indigenous Communities by Human Rights Court Read MoreTamerlan Tsgoev, the North Ossetian Human Rights Commissioner, has urged local authorities to reopen a troubling case involving allegations of torture against Vladikavkaz resident Batraz Gogaev. Commissioner Tsgoev made his …
Calls for Reopening of Torture Case in North Ossetia Read More
The systematic repression of lawyers in Iran intensifies as they endure new interrogations and indictments, especially for championing human rights. A coalition of organisations condemns this relentless state-sponsored assault, particularly …
Unyielding Persecution of Lawyers in Iran: A Call for Urgent Action Read More
In the unfolding saga of Mahmoud Khalil, his recent arrest in New York and subsequent transfer to an immigrant detention centre in Louisiana raises deep concerns for those who cherish …
The Necessity of Defending Civil Rights: Lessons from Mahmoud Khalil’s Case Read More