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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
Governments and Armed Groups Amplify Abuses in Africa Recent findings from Human Rights Watch reveal an increasing pattern of oppression by African governments against political opponents, activists, and journalists. The …
Amplified Abuses: The Deteriorating Human Rights Landscape in Africa Read More
Türkiye’s Regional Stature vs. Internal Democracy Concerns In its latest World Report 2025, Human Rights Watch urges global allies not to overlook Türkiye’s democratic decline amidst its expanding regional influence. …
Türkiye’s Rising Regional Influence Must Not Overlook Domestic Rights Abuses Read More
In a troubling turn of events, Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a prominent Tanzanian rights activist, was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya. As she walked the streets on a Sunday, three armed men …
Tanzanian Activist Abducted in Nairobi: A Tale of Resilience and Dangers Read More
A group of Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over ten years fear imminent deportation back to China, where they believe they will face severe abuse and torture. These 43 …
Uyghurs in Thailand Appeal Against Imminent Deportation to China Read More
The Arab Interior Ministers Council (AIMC) recently utilized its authority in the extradition of Egyptian activist Abdul Rahman Yousef al-Qaradawi from Lebanon. Established in 1982 by Arab League members, the …
Understanding the Arab Interior Ministers Council and Human Rights Controversies Read More
Garo Paylan, an eminent political and human rights advocate, is set to grace Harvard University with the Annual Hrant Dink Memorial Lecture on January 22. Hosted by the Boston-based Friends …
Garo Paylan to Deliver Hrant Dink Memorial Lecture at Harvard Read More
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) declared that Greece’s actions during the attempted entry of a Turkish national, identified as A.R.E., were in violation of …
Greece’s Immigrant Pushback Practices Deemed Violations of Human Rights by European Court Read More
In a groundbreaking ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found Greece guilty of implementing a systematic policy of pushbacks against asylum seekers. This judgment, which could redefine …
ECHR Rules Greece Guilty of Systematic Pushbacks Against Asylum Seekers Read More
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) determined that Greece has been engaged in unlawful pushbacks of migrants to Turkey, as established in the case of …
ECHR Finds Greece Engaged in Unlawful Pushbacks to Turkey Read More