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Crackdown in Burundi: Civil liberties still under attack 4 years into Evariste Ndayishimiye’s rule

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Repression of Civic Space in Burundi Under President Ndayishimiye What’s the Situation? Activists, journalists, and the opposition in Burundi face intimidation and harassment. Severe restrictions on Burundian civil society persist. Is There Hope for Improvement? The ongoing wave of repression under President Ndayishimiye’s government has dimmed hopes for positive change. Signs of Progress? Initial releases … Read more

Stop Human Rights Violations in Greece: Samos Detention Should not Set the Standard for EU Migration Policy

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Why is Amnesty International Urging Greece to Repeal Legal Rules? Amnesty International is calling on Greece to urgently repeal legal rules causing asylum seekers on Samos to be unlawfully detained. What Revelations Does the Report Make about the Samos Refugee Centre? Reveals use of arbitrary detention orders Greece serving as a testing ground for EU … Read more

Human rights victories shine bright in six-month span

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Vanessa Mendoza Cortes stands with her hands on her hips in front of a camera.

January How has Norway improved prison conditions for those with mental health problems? Isolation reduction and more resources allocated Why were Russian rock band Bi-2 members detained in Thailand? Concerns over persecution in Russia for anti-war stance What led to the withdrawal of a bill in Belgium undermining the right to protest? Pressure from trade … Read more

Egyptian Human Rights Lawyers Await Lift of Travel Bans

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Why are Travel Bans Still in Place for Human Rights Lawyers in Egypt? Authorities closed Case 173/2011 after 13 years of investigations Travel bans remain for Nasser Amin and Hoda Abdelwahab Reparations have not been provided to human rights defenders What is the Background of the Case? ACIJLP was among the first organizations targeted in … Read more

Over 90 NGOs urge EU to reject asylum outsourcing and protect refugee rights

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What are Humanitarian Organizations Calling For? Ahead of the first plenary session of the new European Parliament, more than 90 human rights and humanitarian organizations are urging the European Union to stand firm in safeguarding the right to asylum and the rule of law. Amnesty International Danish Refugee Council Human Rights Watch Oxfam What is … Read more

European Bishops Express Alarm Over Treatment of Forced Refugees

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What did Bishop Mariano Crociata emphasize following elections in Europe? Bishop Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences in the EU, emphasized the need for unity among European countries. He stressed the importance of welcoming forcibly displaced people into the block. The Bishop also highlighted the significance of fostering dialogue between governmental … Read more

Uganda faces refugee crisis as influx from Sudan, DRC, and South Sudan overwhelms open-door policy

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Uganda’s Humanitarian Efforts Strained by Influx of Refugees In the midst of ongoing conflicts and climate challenges, Uganda is experiencing a surge in refugees seeking safety from countries like Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan. How is Uganda coping with this influx? Over 33,000 Sudanese arrivals, with 19,000 in Kampala since … Read more