Responding to a recent court ruling in Thailand, Amnesty International acknowledges the importance of the decision that supports victims’ and their families’ request to file a criminal lawsuit against officials allegedly responsible for the deadly dispersal of a protest in 2004. What does Amnesty International say about the court ruling? Amnesty International considers the court … Read more
Thailand: Constitutional Court Decision Dissolves Move Forward Party What is the Response to the Court’s Decision? Amnesty International’s Senior Director expresses concern over the dissolution of the Move Forward Party Labeling it as a violation of freedom of expression Urging Thai authorities to reverse the decision Why was the Move Forward Party Dissolved? The Election … Read more
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
Thailand: Montagnard Indigenous activist must not be extradited to face torture in Viet Nam Are Thai authorities violating human rights? Thai authorities are considering extraditing Y Quynh Bdap, a Montagnard and Ede Indigenous human rights activist, to Vietnam where he faces the risk of severe torture. As a refugee recognized by the UN, Bdap’s situation … Read more
Addressing the Challenges Faced by New Refugees from Myanmar in Thailand Thailand’s Humanitarian Assistance for Refugees Thailand has been aiding refugees even though not a signatory to the 1951 UN Convention on Refugees. The country has a history of providing help to those fleeing violence and persecution in Myanmar. The National Screening Mechanism Thailand’s NSM … Read more
Volunteer Opportunity with Asylum Access Thailand Interested in Research and Advocacy? Asylum Access Thailand (AAT) is looking for passionate individuals to join their research project ‘Advancing refugee protection and promoting accountability in Southeast Asia through legal empowerment and refugee leadership (ARPR)’. Do you want to empower refugees legally? Do you have a commitment to community … Read more