Month: February 2024
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Exiled Journalist of Turkiye
The plight of exiled journalists from Turkiye, such as Cevheri Guven, Adem Yavuz Aslan, Said Sefa, Ahmet Bozkus, Ahmet Donmez, Abdulhamit Bilici, Erk Acarer, Levent Kenez, Can Dundar, Abdullah Bozkurt, Ahmet Nesin, Sevgi Akarcesme and many more, reflects a distressing trend of persecution and suppression of free speech and independent journalism in Turkiye. These journalists…
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Aleksey Navalny: A Prominent Figure in Russian Politics
Aleksey Navalny was a prominent Russian opposition leader, anti-corruption activist, and politician. He played a significant role in advocating for political transparency, accountability, and democratic reforms in Russia. Navalny’s importance for Russia stems from his relentless efforts to fight corruption, his influence in mobilizing public support, and his role in exposing the inner workings of…
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Forced Labor of Uighurs
China’s policy of forcing Uighurs to work as cheap labor has raised concerns about human rights violations and the complicity of carmakers in the use of forced labor in their supply chains. This includes major carmakers such as Toyota, Volkswagen, Tesla, General Motors, and BYD. Reports from Human Rights Watch (HRW), Sheffield Hallam University’s Helena…
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Freedom Activist Huda Kaya unlawfully detained, again
Huda Kaya; a writer, activist and a former politician focusing on women’s rights and minority ethnic population’s rights in Turkey has been unlawfully detained in early November on ‘suspicion of escaping (fleeing) the country’ and is being kept in solitary confinement. Her previous work on defending against the hijab ban in public during February 28th…
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Recent Increase in Human Rights Violations in Belarus
In recent years, the human rights situation in Belarus has deteriorated significantly, with an alarming increase in violations and repression by the government. This article will provide an overview of the recent increase in human rights violations in Belarus, drawing from multiple sources. Increase in Political Repression According to the U.S. Department of State’s 2022…
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The Alleged 15 July military mobilization in Turkiye: Human Rights Violations and EHRC Court Decision
On 15 July 2016, Turkiye experienced a dramatic and controversial event known as the “15 July military mobilization.” This event marked a significant turning point in the country’s history, leading to widespread repercussions that continue to impact Turkish society and its international relations. The aftermath of this military mobilization has been marred by allegations of…