Month: April 2025
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Russia/Ukraine: Inhumane Treatment of Captive Ukrainians by Russia Amounts to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
Russian authorities have subjected Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees to torture, prolonged secret detentions, enforced disappearances, and other inhumane treatment. According to Amnesty International’s latest report, published on March 4, 2025, these acts constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. The report, titled A Deafening Silence: Secret Detention, Enforced Disappearances, and Torture of Ukrainians…
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Ongoing Travel Restrictions and Repression of Uyghurs Seeking to Leave China
The Chinese government’s systematic restrictions on Uyghurs’ freedom of movement continue to violate fundamental human rights and international legal protections. Despite minor changes in travel policies, Uyghurs attempting to leave China still face extreme scrutiny, arbitrary denials, and severe repercussions for having foreign ties. These restrictions highlight the Chinese government’s broader efforts to control and…
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Mass Arbitrary Detentions in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region
Four months have passed since the Ethiopian government launched a widespread campaign of mass arbitrary detentions in the Amhara region, yet the international community remains largely silent. On September 28, 2024, Ethiopian federal forces and Amhara regional security forces conducted thousands of arrests across the region, transferring detainees to four mass detention centers. Among those…