Italy detains MSF search and rescue ship Geo Barents What led to the detention of the rescue ship? Italian authorities allege maritime safety violations Accusations based on information from Libyan Coast Guard What is MSF’s response to the allegations? MSF refutes allegations, citing duty to save lives and criticizing the Libyan Coast Guard’s human rights … Read more
The United Nations Human Rights Council is urged to renew the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela, as highlighted by 29 national and international organizations dedicated to defending human rights in the country. Why is International Accountability Urgently Needed in Venezuela? The Mission is crucial in pushing for accountability and maintaining international … Read more
International Accountability Urgently Needed Amid Intensifying Post-Election Repression What is the call for action? 29 national and international organizations are urging the United Nations Human Rights Council to renew the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. The Mission plays a crucial role in pushing for accountability and maintaining international scrutiny. Why is … Read more
What happened in Yaoundé on 18-19 July 2024? A workshop was hosted in Yaoundé to harmonize the questionnaire for collecting data from crisis-affected populations in several regions. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) led the workshop United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) collaborated in organizing the event Why was the … Read more
Why are Human Rights Bodies Failing to Act in Ethiopia? Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, criticizes the lack of action by human rights bodies in response to ongoing atrocities in Ethiopia. Millions of Ethiopians facing denial of justice due to conflict. No progress in holding individuals accountable in the … Read more
Forced Repatriation of Haitians by the United States Raises Concerns What are the implications of the U.S. government’s deportation flights to Haiti amidst ongoing violence? Violations of commitments to non-refoulement Disparate impact on Black migrants exercising their rights Staff Attorney Erik Crew emphasizes the need for the U.S. to provide lawful pathways for Haitians seeking … Read more
Amnesty International Urges Action Against Threat to Freedom of Association in Paraguay What is the Urgent Global Action by Amnesty International? Amnesty International issued an urgent global action against the passage of a bill in Paraguay. The action calls on the president of the Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies to withdraw the bill. Why is the … Read more
The United Nations Network on Migration for West and Central Africa Holds Dialogue on Global Compact for Migration Implementation What was the event about? The United Nations Network on Migration for West and Central Africa organized an interregional dialogue. The event focused on implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). Co-chaired … Read more
What was the goal of the survey conducted in Cameroon? In partnership with the National Institute of Statistics – INS, the United Nations Migration Agency (International Organisation for Migration – IOM) conducted a pilot survey. The survey aimed to assess the multi-sectoral needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Centre region of Cameroon. The … Read more
By: Sikula Oniala What challenges is South Sudan facing? Conflict, corruption, and human rights violations are entrenched in South Sudan. Security forces cracked down on peaceful protests in response to a cost-of-living crisis. Civil servants have not been paid since September 2023. US$1 was equivalent to 3,250 South Sudanese pounds. 9 million people in South … Read more