Amnesty International has called on the Ivorian government to compensate 133 farmers who were evicted from the Gesco Rivière site in Abidjan last year, leaving them without livelihoods. The rights group condemned the lack of consultation and proper compensation for the affected farmers, many of whom lost their farms and fishponds when authorities demolished their […]
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A Bold Proposal for Lasting Peace: Leveraging Mediterranean Dredging to Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict By Solomon Alaka The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one of the most protracted and complex territorial disputes in modern history, has caused immense human suffering, loss of life, and economic devastation. The central issue, rooted in a long-standing dispute over land, has remained […]
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(Bishkek, February 21, 2025) – Kyrgyzstani authorities should urgently take all necessary measures to ensure the ongoing safety and security of an imprisoned human rights defender and journalist who has received death threats from a fellow prisoner, eight human rights organizations said today. Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy, director of the Temirov Live media outlet, was sentenced […]
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“Images of emaciated Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees released as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement have been deeply distressing,” Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said in a statement. He added that the pictures of Israeli hostages released this past weekend show signs of ill-treatment and severe malnourishment, reflecting the dire conditions they […]
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In a significant step toward a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the militant group released six hostages on Saturday, marking the conclusion of the first phase of the truce. This exchange involved 600 Palestinian prisoners being freed in return, setting the stage for the continuation of the ceasefire agreement that has paused one of […]
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Power has its perks in Niger and the rules are being rewritten by those in charge. On Thursday, a national commission, representing participants to talks on the country’s transition to democratic rule, recommended a minimum five-year transition period that can be extended if needed. The presidential guard ousted Niger’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, in […]
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Three Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) were detained and forcibly expelled by Moroccan authorities on Thursday after arriving in El Aaiún, the largest city in Western Sahara. The MEPs—Isabel Serra (Spain), Catarina Martins (Portugal), and Jussi Saramo (Finland)—had planned to carry out a mission to monitor human rights conditions in the disputed territory, following […]
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The US government has frozen several immigration and visa programs, severely affecting migrants from Ukraine, Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador. These programs, including Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) and parole initiatives for Latin American migrants, previously provided critical pathways for individuals fleeing war, political instability, and economic hardship to seek temporary refuge or legal […]
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The longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been rooted in territorial disputes, with both sides laying claim to the land in and around the Gaza Strip and beyond. In recent discussions, President Donald Trump suggested that Palestinians vacate the Gaza Strip, a proposal that has sparked intense criticism. Many argue that this stance is not only morally […]
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Trading suits, ties and debates for DJ turntables, bright traditional Indigenous garb and ancient instruments, three performers – an anthropologist, an R&B singer and a genre-defying artist – showcased their music and messages at the Stand Up for Social Justice event to celebrate the World Day of Social Justice, marked annually on 20 February. It took place […]
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