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In a harrowing turn of events, Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was arrested last week under dubious charges, as authorities clamped down on political dissent. His party, Chadema, which has …
Tanzanian Opposition Leader’s Arrest Signals Deteriorating Election Landscape Read More
Human Rights organisations, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have implored the European Union to advocate for the release of Bhutanese political prisoners, some of whom have languished in detention …
Human Rights Groups Call on EU for Action on Bhutanese Political Prisoners Read More
In Sudan, at least 25 women stand on the precipice of dire consequences, imprisoned under the charges of “collaboration with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).” Many of these women are …
Women in Sudan Face Grim Prospects Amid Judicial Collapse and Harsh Repression Read More
In a concerning move for legal independence, Turkish authorities are escalating attacks on the Istanbul Bar Association and its members, alarming a coalition of international lawyers and human rights organisations. …
Turkey’s Assault on Legal Independence: A Call for Global Action Read More
Three prisoners in Orumiyeh, West Azerbaijan Province, face the grim fate of having their fingers amputated, as judicial authorities are set to transfer a guillotine to the local prison. Hadi …
Orumiyeh Prisoners Face Imminent Amputation Amidst Ongoing Human Rights Concerns Read More
In a striking move, 36 US congressmen urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to impose sanctions against Azerbaijani officials under the Global Magnitsky Act, citing a trial of 23 Armenian …
US Lawmakers’ Reactions to Azerbaijani Trial Raise Questions of Justice and Integrity Read More
As Mehul Choksi finds himself behind bars in Belgium following India’s extradition request, his lawyer, Vijay Aggarwal, raises alarms about potential human rights violations if Choksi is sent back to …
Mehul Choksi’s Legal Battle: Human Rights Concerns Amid Extradition Request Read More
In a dramatic judicial turn in Côte d’Ivoire, a unionist has been sentenced to two years in prison on charges of obstructing public service and forming a coalition of public …
Côte d’Ivoire: Call for Release of Unionist and Protection of Workers’ Rights Read More
In a significant legal move, two human rights defenders have launched a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration in Maine, contending that the sanctions imposed on International Criminal Court (ICC) …
Human Rights Advocates Challenge Trump Sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Read More
In a landmark decision, the ECOWAS Court of Justice has determined that Kano State’s blasphemy laws violate human rights, particularly the right to freedom of expression. This ruling stemmed from …
ECOWAS Court Rules Against Kano’s Blasphemy Laws, Upholding Human Rights Read More