Month: August 2024
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Dispossession and Dignity: The Plight of Tanzania’s Maasai and Their Fight for Rights
The Maasai people of Tanzania are facing a severe human rights crisis due to forced displacement driven by government policies favoring economic interests over indigenous rights. This displacement primarily targets Maasai lands rich in natural resources and biodiversity, critical for tourism and development projects. These policies often ignore the Maasai’s rights to land, livelihoods, and…
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Freedom Activist Huda Kaya unlawfully detained, again
Last update (30/06/24): Huda Kaya, on her second hearing, has been released on the condition of sign-in once a month and travelling ban on the 25th June 2024. As this is a sign of fairer justice system; we demand the same conditions for other unlawfully detained people due to political motivations of the current ruling…
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The Turkish Julian Assange, Can Dündar is still on trial
Can Dündar, a Turkish journalist, columnist, documentarian who has worked in various TV channels and newspapers since 1991 with many pieces of books, documentaries, columns and awards. On 29th May 2015, he published a piece on a Turkish daily newspaper Cumhuriyet about the footage showing the weapons discovered in a truck to Syrian Islamist fighters…
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Fair Trial and Human Rights in Vietnam: Struggles and Progress
Vietnam, a nation steeped in rich cultural heritage and economic growth, grapples with a complex landscape of human rights issues, particularly concerning fair trials. Despite its strides in economic development and international relations, the country faces scrutiny regarding its adherence to judicial fairness and the protection of fundamental rights. Central to the discussion is the…
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Challenging Living Conditions of Refugees in Eastern Sudan
In Eastern Sudan, the situation for refugees is marked by significant challenges and complexities. Many refugees in this region have fled conflict, persecution, and economic hardship from neighbouring countries such as Eritrea, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. They often arrive in Eastern Sudan seeking safety and basic necessities, yet find themselves in a precarious state due…