Category: Human Rights

The findings from the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria detail crimes against humanity and war crimes that left a legacy of trauma for countless Syrians, representing some of the worst violations of international law committed during more than a decade of brutal conflict. “We stand at a critical juncture. The caretaker government and […]

In a recent meeting between UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg and Houthi chief negotiator Mohammed Abdulsalam in Muscat, Oman, the ongoing issue of detained UN staff in Yemen was a key point of discussion. Grundberg strongly condemned the continued detention of UN personnel, which has escalated in recent months. He called for the […]

Germany’s upcoming federal election on February 23 will see nearly 10 million residents excluded from the voting process due to citizenship requirements. Despite living and working in the country, these individuals—mostly non-German citizens—will not be able to cast their ballots, highlighting a significant gap in the country’s electoral system. While around 59.2 million German citizens […]

During the 48th session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Iran came under intense scrutiny from multiple countries for its ongoing human rights violations. The session, held on Friday, saw numerous UN member states condemn Iran’s treatment of women, suppression of dissent, and extensive use of the […]

African Perspectives on International Climate Change Law – Challenges and Opportunities for Justice  Hajer Gueldich* We find ourselves at a time when Africa is trying to tackle one of the greatest contemporaneous challenges of our planet—that of climate change. As the effects of climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, Africa, a continent of diverse ecosystems […]

On January 26, Belarusians will go to the polls for “presidential elections,” an event seen by many as a “sham,” a “no-choice election” (bezvybory), and little more than a ritual for Aliaksandr Lukashenka, who has been president of Belarus for more than three decades. The last presidential elections, held in 2020, resulted in country-wide protests […]

OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan added that the Israeli military operation in and around the Jenin refugee camp had involved “disproportionate” use of force, including airstrikes and shootings that reportedly targeted unarmed residents. “The deadly Israeli operations in recent days raise serious concerns about unnecessary or disproportionate use of force, including methods and means developed for […]

Human rights organizations have appealed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging him not to repatriate North Korean soldiers captured while fighting for Russia. The call follows the release of video footage in which Ukrainian authorities interrogated two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs), who had been captured in Russia’s western Kursk region earlier this month. […]

Independent human rights experts have called on the Palestinian Authority (PA) to lift its recent ban on Al Jazeera, citing significant concerns over freedom of expression and press rights. The ban, which was enforced on January 1, 2025, following a Ramallah court order on January 5, led to the suspension of the broadcaster’s operations across […]

In a move that has sparked widespread criticism, Pakistan’s government has faced backlash from journalists, human rights groups, and even members of its own political allies over recent amendments to the country’s cybercrime law. The controversial changes to the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), passed in January 2024, have drawn concern for their potential to […]