Amnesty International Protests Escalate After Violent Attacks on Demonstrators in India What Happened? An unidentified gang carried out violent attacks on peaceful protesters demanding justice for a gang-rape and murder case in Kolkata, India. Authorities failed to protect protesters, leading to further frustration and anger among the population. Why is it Important? Protesters’ right to peaceful assembly … Read more
Struggling Afghan Community: Human Rights Crisis Continues Are Afghan Women and Girls the Most Affected? The Afghan community is suffering from three years of unresolved frustrations under Taliban rule, with numerous human rights violations reported, especially against women and girls. Amnesty International conducted a wide-ranging consultation with over 150 stakeholders. Absence of concrete measures in … Read more
Afghanistan: Three Years of Taliban Rule and International Inaction What are the Key Issues? Amnesty International reports human rights violations by the Taliban. Consultation reveals international community’s failure to respond effectively. Women and girls in Afghanistan feel marginalized and oppressed. Why is the Situation Worsening? Justice system in Afghanistan collapses under Taliban’s Shariah law. Increasing … Read more
Justice for Esther Kiobel: The Fight Against Shell In the nineties, Shell was determined to make a profit from its operations in the Niger Delta – leading to devastating consequences for the local community. Who is Esther Kiobel? Esther Kiobel, 59, lost her husband in a 1995 sham trial orchestrated by Shell and the Nigerian … Read more
Responding to the latest developments in Eswatini, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, expresses concern about the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Suppression of Terrorism Act. What are the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision? The decision upholds repressive legislation in Eswatini Significant threats to freedom of expression, association, and … Read more
Responding to the Chief Adviser’s Call for Human Rights in Bangladesh What is Amnesty International urging the Bangladeshi authorities to do? Conduct a swift, thorough, impartial, and independent investigation into crimes against minority communities Prosecute those responsible in fair and transparent trials Ensure justice, reparations, and non-recurrence Amnesty International welcomes the interim government’s call for … Read more
Thousands of families evicted in Abidjan remain in need What are the details of the evictions in Abidjan? Tens of thousands evicted since January 2024 from Gesco, Boribana, Banco 1, and Abattoir Measures announced in March 2024 to be urgently implemented Rights of evicted people must be guaranteed by Ivorian authorities What challenges have the … Read more
One Year Later: A Mother’s Pain Why was Neth Nahara Imprisoned? Angolan Tiktoker Neth Nahara jailed for criticizing president on TikTok Unconstitutional extension of her sentence raised concerns Growing intolerance towards critical voices in Angola What Impact Does Her Detention Have? Neth’s mother, Aunty Fina, speaks out Neth’s childhood dreams and aspirations The challenges faced … Read more
Jordanian authorities weaponize Cybercrimes Law to target journalists and activists Amnesty International reported an alarming trend where Jordanian authorities are utilizing a new Cybercrimes Law to suppress dissenting voices and persecute those critical of the government. Increased Scope and Restrictions Under the New Law A critical focus is on individuals expressing opinions against governmental practices … Read more
Angola: TikToker Neth Nahara Detained for Criticizing President Why was TikToker Neth Nahara arrested? Angola’s TikToker Ana da Silva Miguel, also known as Neth Nahara, criticized President João Lourenço in a video. She was arrested for committing an ‘outrage against the state.’ What does Amnesty International say? Amnesty International’s Vongai Chikwanda states that Neth Nahara … Read more