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Tunisia has announced its withdrawal from the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, signalling a troubling step back for freedoms in this North African nation. The government declared it …
Tunisia’s Troubling Retreat from the African Human Rights Court 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 interim government of Bangladesh must safeguard freedom of expression amidst alarming incidents of violence and harassment against individuals and human rights defenders. Recent weeks have seen numerous arrests and …
Urgent Call for Protection of Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh Read More
In a declaration concerning prison conditions in El Salvador, Juanita Goebertus, Director of the Americas Division at Human Rights Watch, emphasises the alarming state of human rights under the country’s …
Urgent Human Rights Violations in El Salvador’s Prison System Revealed Read More
Human Rights Watch has expressed strong disapproval regarding the recent detention of Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and several officials from the municipal government. Emma Sinclair-Webb, the Turkey Director for Human …
Human Rights Watch Condemns Detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Read More
The recent conviction of Ratu Thalisa, a transgender influencer from Indonesia, for making a remark about Jesus Christ’s hair has ignited a firestorm of debate about free speech and human …
Indonesian Trans Woman’s Jail Sentence for Jesus Remark Sparks Outcry Read More
One year following the enactment of Hong Kong’s Article 23 law, freedoms in the city have faced severe repression, and authorities have further escalated their attack on peaceful activism, according …
A Year of Repression: The Impact of Hong Kong’s Article 23 Law Read More
As allegations of escalating human rights abuses surface, Kenya plays host to the Dutch royals, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. Many Kenyans, alarmed by the government’s actions, inundated the royals …
Kenya Hosts Dutch Royals Amidst Growing Human Rights Concerns 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
On 15 March, Kurdish prisoner Javid Halimian, held for five years, suffered a brutal assault at Orumiyeh Central Prison. During a routine inspection, Mohammad-Amin Seyfzadeh, Ward 4 head, attacked Halimian …
Violent Assault of Kurdish Prisoner Raises Alarms at Orumiyeh Central Prison Read More