Pressure on Azerbaijani Authorities Urged Ahead of COP29 Climate Summit What Is Happening? States are being urged to exert pressure on Azerbaijani authorities ahead of COP29. Azerbaijan’s crackdown on civil society includes arbitrary detentions of activists. Independent organizations have been shut down, and critics face politically motivated charges. Why Does It Matter? Azerbaijan is hosting … Read more
Why is the Need for a Ceasefire and Hostage Release More Crucial Than Ever? October 7, 2024, marks a year since the devastating attacks in southern Israel. Over 41,500 people have lost their lives in an ongoing Israeli onslaught. 1.9 million individuals have been forcibly displaced in the Gaza Strip. What Does Amnesty International’s Secretary … Read more
Responding to Singapore’s Unlawful Execution: What Does Amnesty International Say? Amnesty International’s Acting Deputy Regional Director for Research Kate Schuetze condemned the recent execution of Azwan bin Bohari in Singapore for a drug-related offense. According to Schuetze, the execution was unlawful under international standards. What Are the Concerns Raised by Amnesty International? Executing individuals with … Read more
Human Rights Violations in Tunisia: A Concerning Issue Why is Tunisia Not a Safe Place for Migrants and Asylum Seekers? Rampant human rights violations against migrants and asylum seekers Lack of an asylum system in Tunisia Crackdown on civil society, judicial independence, and the media by the Tunisian government Challenges in determining nationalities or protection … Read more
Coerced Ukrainian Teachers Face Stark Choices in Russian-Occupied Territories What Difficult Choices Are Ukrainian Teachers Confronted With? Leave everything behind and flee or indoctrinate students with Russian state propaganda Abductions, threats, and abuse await those who refuse cooperation Hiding one’s teaching profession to avoid scrutiny from occupying authorities How Are Teachers Coerced into Cooperation? Russian … Read more
Amnesty International urges immediate investigation into violent incident at opposition party conference in Togo What happened at the conference? Several individuals, including MPs and journalists, were injured Group of people threw objects at the audience and the podium Senegalese parliament member Guy Marius Sagna sustained a concussion Why is an investigation necessary? Amnesty International calls … Read more
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 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