Amnesty International What is the latest escalation in Egypt regarding attacks on media freedom? Egyptian authorities recently conducted night-time house raids, enforced disappearance, and arbitrary detentions of a journalist and a cartoonist, signaling a severe crackdown on freedom of expression and independent media in the country. What are the specific incidents that took place? Police arbitrarily arrested … Read more
Escalation in Crackdown on Media Freedom in Egypt: Journalist and Cartoonist Targeted The Egyptian authorities recently intensified their crackdown on freedom of expression by subjecting a journalist and a cartoonist to night-time house raids, enforced disappearance, and arbitrary detention. Let’s delve into the details of this alarming development: Arbitrary Arrests: Cartoonist Ashraf Omar and journalist … Read more
In anticipation of the presidential elections scheduled for Sunday 28 July 2024, Amnesty International has condemned the escalating repression that has marked the election period and raised the alarm about the situation in the country over the coming weeks. Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International, said: What has been happening in Venezuela? The state … Read more
Responding to the Forbidden Stories-led investigation, Amnesty International’s Security Lab raises critical concerns about Israel’s attempts to influence WhatsApp’s ongoing US lawsuit against NSO Group. Let’s explore the key revelations: What are the significant concerns raised? Israel’s regulatory oversight and impartiality of investigations into NSO Group Issues with Israeli companies contributing to human rights violations … Read more
Amnesty International Report on Bangladesh Protests What actions have Bangladeshi authorities taken against student protesters? Unlawful force used against student protesters Six days of shutdown and communication restrictions Deployment of army, curfew, and shoot-on-sight orders How has Amnesty International responded to the situation? Verification and analysis of video and photographic evidence Reported on three incidents … Read more
Chilling Arrests of Ugandan Protestors: A Violent Crackdown What Happened? Over a hundred youthful protestors were arrested in Uganda during anti-corruption protests. Amnesty International condemned the oppressive actions of the Ugandan government. Amnesty International’s Response According to Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, the arrests demonstrate a clampdown on dissent. … Read more
European Court of Human Rights ruling on Sex Workers What does the ruling entail? European Court of Human Rights against sex workers seeking redress Ruling on the impact of the “Nordic model” on human rights Failures of criminalizing sex work highlighted by Amnesty International Why is criminalizing sex work harmful? Amnesty International emphasized that criminalizing … Read more
Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending The military authorities in Niger have tightened their grip on opposition, civil society, and independent media since taking power in a coup one year ago. They have arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum and at least 30 officials from the ousted government. Additionally, several journalists have … Read more
Reflecting on Pride Month As Pride Month comes to an end, let’s take a look at the celebrations and challenges faced by LGBTI communities around the world. Global Celebrations Countries like Angola, Botswana, and South Africa have decriminalized same-sex relations. Malawi, however, still upholds laws that criminalize consensual same-sex conduct. Leadership sentiments against same-sex relations … Read more
Why should Qatari authorities release Abdullah Ibhais? FairSquare, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch advocate for his immediate release. UN committee determines his nearly three-year detention as arbitrary. What led to Abdullah Ibhais’ detention? Former media manager for the 2022 men’s World Cup, voiced concerns over migrant workers’ treatment. Arrested in 2019, months after revealing … Read more