Kazakhstan’s Former Economy Minister Found Guilty in High-Profile Murder Trial

A Kazakh court has sentenced former economy minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev to 24 years in prison for…

Xenophobic Rhetoric Heightens Tensions in South Africa’s Election Campaigns

  As South Africa gears up for the upcoming general elections on May 29, 2024, migration…

Challenges Remain for Media Freedom in the Philippines Despite Recent Progress

Recent arrests and sentencing in journalist murder cases in the Philippines show progress, but challenges persist…

Crisis in Mali: an Urgent Action Needed

The situation in Mali is dire, with ongoing jihadist attacks and reports of abuses by security…

UN Urged to Address Cambodia’s Escalating Rights Abuses Ahead of Review

United Nations member countries are called upon to confront Cambodia over its escalating human rights violations,…

Lebanon Takes Step Towards Justice for War Crimes by Accepting ICC Jurisdiction

Lebanon’s decision to accept the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a significant step…

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Revokes False News and Defamation Clauses

The activist Haris Azhar described Indonesia’s Constitutional Court ruling in March as “historic” due to its…

Call for Human Rights Protections in Australian Security Force Cooperation Agreements

A call has been made for the inclusion of human rights vetting provisions in all bilateral…

EU Court Upholds Frontex’s Lack of Transparency in Mediterranean Interceptions

The General Court of the EU has ruled in favor of Frontex, the European Union border…

Chancellor Scholz’s Disappointing Silence on Human Rights During China Trip

Germany’s economic ties to China made it unsurprising that Chancellor Olaf Scholz did not prioritize human…