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In a controversial act of public punishment, a 30-something construction worker named Mohd Affendi Awang was caned six times at the Masjid Al-Muktafi Billah Shah mosque in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, …
Public Caning in Malaysia Sparks Outrage and Human Rights Concerns Read More
A recent public caning in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, sparked widespread outrage, raising significant concerns about the implementation of sharia law. The victim, identified as Mohd Affendi Awang, a construction worker, …
Public Outrage Over Malaysia’s First Modern-Day Caning Read More
In the heart of Terengganu, a stark reminder of strict Islamic law surfaced as a man was publicly caned for the third time due to the crime of khalwat, which …
Public Outcry Over Caning in Terengganu Raises Human Rights Issues Read More
On November 20, 2024, Ambassador Elisabeth Millard spoke passionately at the UN regarding the distressing human rights situation in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories, particularly in Crimea and Sevastopol. She emphasized …
U.S. Concerns Over Human Rights Violations in Occupied Ukraine Territories Read More
In a striking editorial move, the state-run “China Daily” has become a potent critic of U.S. human rights proclamations. This Chinese paper recently published a poignant cartoon that juxtaposes America’s …
China Daily’s Cartoon Critiques U.S. Human Rights Claims Amid Gaza Conflict Read More
Taiwanese human rights activist Lee Ming-che has urgently called for his government to impose strict restrictions on religious exchanges that originate from Chinese organizations. Citing a report from Taiwan News, …
Taiwanese Activist Calls for Restrictions on Religious Exchanges with China Read More
On December 19, Kurdish journalists Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin tragically lost their lives in a drone strike orchestrated by the Turkish state near Kobanê. Both journalists, long-time contributors to …
Defending Press Freedom: Outcry After Kurdish Journalists’ Murders Read More
In late November 2024, mass protests erupted across Georgia following the suspension of EU accession talks by the ruling “Georgian Dream” party, highlighting their constitutional obligation to integrate into the …
Georgia’s Call for Action: Investigating Human Rights Violations Amid Protests Read More
In Ukraine, Andrii Kovalenko, along with countless couples affected by war, faces an agonizing struggle for recognition as a same-sex couple amid the turmoil. His partner, fighting on the frontlines …
LGBTQ+ Rights in Ukraine: Navigating Civil Partnerships Amid Conflict Read More
The brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, highlights alarming issues of police violence and abuse of power. Human Rights Watch reports severe injuries, torture, and lack of …
Georgia’s Brutal Crackdown: Police Violence Against Peaceful Protesters Read More