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Azerbaijan’s Controversial Trial of Ruben Vardanyan As the trial of Ruben Vardanyan commences, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s director, emphasizes the necessity of ensuring his fair trial rights. Vardanyan, who served …
demands for fair trial rights in Ruben Vardanyan’s case grow Read More
Tunisian Activist Launches Hunger Strike On January 14, Sihem Bensedrine, a notable human rights defender and former head of Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission, began a hunger strike while imprisoned …
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Taiwan’s Controversial Execution: A Step Back for Human Rights Taiwan is facing intensified international scrutiny following its first execution in almost five years. On January 16, 32-year-old Huang Lin-kai, convicted …
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Australia’s Deteriorating Child RightsThe Australian government faced growing accusations of violating children’s rights within the criminal justice system in 2024. Human Rights Watch’s World Report 2025 highlighted alarming practices, such …
Australia’s Alarming Reversal on Children’s Rights in 2024 Read More
UN Rapporteur Condemns Turkey’s Imprisonment of Lawyers On Thursday, the UN’s special rapporteur, Mary Lawlor, criticized Turkey’s ongoing application of counterterrorism laws to imprison human rights lawyers and activists. This …
UN Special Rapporteur Criticizes Turkey’s Imprisonment of Human Rights Lawyers Read More
Japan’s Legal System: A Call for Reform In a revealing moment for Japan’s criminal justice, the 2024 acquittal of Iwao Hakamata—a man wrongfully condemned to death—exposes the urgent need for …
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Unfolding Human Rights Concerns in Egypt An independent human rights expert has raised alarming concerns regarding Egypt’s persistent misuse of anti-terrorism laws to silence human rights defenders. Mary Lawlor, the …
Egypt’s Human Rights Defenders: Facing Unjust Charges and Harsh Conditions Read More
Systematic Suppression in China 2024In 2024, the Chinese government continued its relentless repression of human rights, particularly affecting Tibetan regions and the Uyghur population in Xinjiang. Human Rights Watch’s World …
China 2024: Continued Human Rights Repression Revealed Read More
Declining Protection of Children’s Rights in AustraliaIn a stark revelation, Human Rights Watch’s “World Report 2025” highlights significant violations against children in Australia’s criminal justice system. The report notes that …
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Singapore’s Staunch Retention of the Death Penalty In May 2024, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong upheld the nation’s stringent death penalty laws while intensifying repression against dissenters, as noted by …
Singapore’s Government Stands Firm on Death Penalty Amid Global Trends Read More