South Sudan’s Ongoing Challenges South Sudan has faced relentless conflict over the years, impacting livelihoods and displacing many citizens. Let’s explore the key challenges facing the nation. Debt Burden and Development Total debt burden: 51.2% of GDP High risk of debt distress due to oil revenue volatility Debt repayment: 13% of 2023/2024 budget Corruption and … Read more
Responding to the “sedition” conviction of the defunct Hong Kong media outlet Stand News and two of its former editors, Amnesty International’s China Director Sarah Brooks said: What does this mean for press freedom? This dismaying verdict is another blow to press freedom in Hong Kong Stand News and its editors were targeted for their … Read more
The Unseen Struggle: Mexican Women Searching for Their Missing Loved Ones How many people have disappeared in Mexico? Over 116,000 individuals remain unaccounted for in Mexico alone Who are the “Hasta Encontrarte” collective? Comprised of 200 families in Mexico dedicated to searching for their disappeared loved ones Established in Guanajauato in 2021, with 99% of … Read more
Most searches for the forcibly disappeared are led by women (women searchers), who face risks, attacks, and harm to their health and finances. Role of Women Searchers Women searchers compensate for states’ neglect in searching for disappeared individuals. Amnesty International urges states to take diligent action to counter human rights violations against women searchers. International … Read more
Responding to the launch of a major Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank targeting several Palestinian cities and towns including Jenin, Tulkarem, Nablus and Tubas, and deploying hundreds of soldiers to carry out raids supported by fighter jets, drones and bulldozers Amnesty International’s Senior Director for Research, Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns. Erika Guevara … Read more
President Luis Abinader’s second mandate is poised to focus on human rights as he embarks on his new term in office. Let’s explore the key priorities and challenges ahead: Addressing Human Rights Failures Amnesty International has condemned worrying human rights violations linked to migration policies. Urgent need to eradicate racial profiling, structural racism, and discrimination. … Read more
What is the latest news from Cambodia regarding human rights violations? At least 94 individuals have been arbitrarily arrested for criticizing the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV) since late July 2024, as reported by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. Among those arrested, 59 are still held unlawfully and charged for their peaceful expression, including … Read more
One Year Since the Incarceration of Adolfo, Gildo, Pensador, and Tanaice Neutro Learn about the activists who were sentenced to 880 days in prison for their participation in a peaceful demonstration. What Happened on 16 September 2023? Adolfo, Gildo, Pensador, and Tanaice Neutro joined a solidarity protest but were arrested. They were not presenting evidence … Read more
Investigation Reveals Israeli Failures in Attacks on Civilians A recent investigation by Amnesty International exposed Israeli forces’ negligence in protecting civilians during attacks on camps for internally displaced persons in Gaza. The attacks targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters, resulting in numerous casualties among civilians, including children. The use of US-made bombs and tank shells … Read more
Responding to ongoing internet disruptions in Pakistan and a lack of transparency surrounding their cause, the Islamabad High Court is set to hold a hearing on August 26. Amnesty International’s Technologist, Jurre Van Bergen, expressed concerns about the monitoring and surveillance technologies used by Pakistani authorities. Why is transparency important in this situation? Pakistani authorities … Read more