Japan: Momentum for marriage equality grows with Tokyo High Court ruling What does the Tokyo High Court ruling mean for marriage equality in Japan? Recognizes the unconstitutionality of Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage Marked as a critical step towards marriage equality Offers renewed hope to same-sex couples across the country Why is this decision important? … Read more
Responding to news about a man dying in detention at Brook House immigration removal centre, Imran Hussain, Executive Director of External Affairs at the Refugee Council, said: What are the concerns raised? Basic levels of care and humanity were not adhered to Last year’s public inquiry exposed safeguarding failures Immigration detention is deemed harmful and … Read more
On October 4, 2024, USCIS announced that there would be no process to renew parole for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) parolees. Can CHNV Parolees Renew Their Parole? Contrary to speculation, CHNV parolees can apply to renew their parole despite USCIS not offering a specific process for it. Any individual parolee can apply to … Read more
Breaking News: International Organization for Migration Stands with UNRWA Why is UNRWA Considered Irreplaceable? The International Organization for Migration (IOM) fully supports the Secretary-General and the United Nations’ stance on UNRWA. UNRWA’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, specifically in Gaza, is deemed crucial. The absence of UNRWA would lead to catastrophic consequences. What Does … Read more
What are the main factors driving the conflict? Poor governance Poor management of post-colonial nation/state building Conflict over land and other natural resources Colonial legacy Drawn borders led to diverse ethnic tensions Divide and rule tactic worsened tensions Natural resources Rich in coltan, gold, diamonds, cobalt Mineral exploitation drives conflicts Weak governance Mobutu regime marked … Read more
Israeli Ban on UNRWA: A Criminalization of Humanitarian Aid What Did Amnesty International’s Secretary General Say? Reacting to the Israeli parliament passing a law banning UNRWA in Israel, Agnès Callamard condemned the move as a direct attack on Palestinian refugee rights. How Does the Ban Impact Palestinian Refugees? Forced closure of UNRWA headquarters in East … Read more
What happened in Lomé, Togo? The International Organization for Migration, in partnership with the Togolese Government, oversaw the safe return of 131 migrants from Libya. Who were the migrants? 77 men 54 women 28 children How did they return? The migrants were transported back to Togo via a charter flight that took place on Tuesday, … Read more
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Visiting Port Sudan: An Alarming Situation What is the current security situation in Port Sudan? Journalist reporting from Port Sudan Arrived for a four-day visit Reports of new atrocities What are the conditions faced by ordinary Sudanese people? Deteriorating security situation Distressing details from teams on the ground Lives thrown into turmoil Insights from the … Read more
Beatings, electric shocks and stress positions all commonplace What is happening in Al-Jed’ah Centre? Iraqis returned from Al-Hol detention camp in north-east Syria Authorities must act now before thousands more face similar violations Amnesty International documented the cases of eight people, including seven men and one woman, who were arrested in Al-Jed’ah Centre Those arrested … Read more