Reacting to the tragic killing of Azerbaijani human rights defender Vidadi Isgandarli in France, Natalia Nozadze from Amnesty International has called for a swift and thorough investigation into the incident. What are the Possible Motives Behind the Killing? Vidadi Isgandarli was known for his criticism of the Azerbaijani president and government. The French authorities must … Read more
What message did the U.S. Bishops welcome? The U.S. Bishops recently welcomed the message of World Day of Migrants and Refugees, emphasizing the importance of supporting and advocating for these vulnerable populations. What is the significance of this welcome? This gesture underscores the commitment of religious leaders in the United States to stand in solidarity … Read more
What message did U.S. Bishops welcome on World Day of Migrants and Refugees? The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) recently announced that the U.S. Bishops have welcomed the message of World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The U.S. Bishops show support for the message of World Day of Migrants and Refugees. This message aims to … Read more
What happened during the October protests in Nigeria? In response to the repression and arrests during the #FearlessOctober peaceful protests in Nigeria against the cost-of-living crisis and bad governance, Amnesty International Nigeria Director Isa Sanusi condemned the excessive use of tear gas and arbitrary arrests by security forces. Protest organizers were also arrested in Kano … Read more
What are the charges against Temirov LIVE and Ayt Ayt Dese journalists? Ahead of the verdict on 3 October, Makhabat Tazhibek-kyzy and other journalists face up to six years in prison on politically motivated charges. Prosecutors have pushed for harsh sentences despite lack of evidence. Journalists have been detained for publishing investigations on alleged government … Read more
Proposed changes threaten fair trial rights, empower abusive officials Why is the Egyptian Parliament urged to reject the proposed draft law? Amnesty International, Dignity, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists urge rejection. Enacted, the draft law would weaken fair trial rights. Abusive officials would gain further empowerment. What are the implications of … Read more
At least 45 People Die and 111 Missing After Smugglers Force Migrants Off Vessels What happened near Obock? Tragic incident off the coast of Obock, near Godoria Smugglers forced migrants off boats returning from Yemen How many casualties and missing? 45 people confirmed dead 111 individuals still missing The heart-wrenching event unfolded near Obock, where … Read more
What is the latest report on internal displacement in Haiti? The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has revealed that over 700,000 individuals, with more than half being children, are currently internally displaced in Haiti. The total number of internally displaced people in Haiti currently stands at over 700,000. More than half of these individuals are … Read more
Amnesty International today designated three prominent human rights defenders from Hong Kong and mainland China as prisoners of conscience. Who are the human rights defenders recognized by Amnesty International? Chow Hang-tung Ding Jiaxi Jimmy Lai The human rights lawyers Chow Hang-tung and Ding Jiaxi, along with the free media advocate Jimmy Lai, are currently imprisoned … Read more
Workshop on Ethical Recruitment and Decent Work for Migrant Workers in Cameroon What was the focus of the workshop? Capacity building for key national stakeholders Creating a roadmap on ethical recruitment and decent work Who organized the workshop? The workshop was organized by Cameroon’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Who supported the workshop? The … Read more