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What has been happening in Iran with the compulsory veiling after the mass protests?
An image taken during the ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ protests shows red paint and “Iran” in a protester’s hand. Source: The Conversation. The Islamic Republic of Iran rules the country under Sharia law, and compulsory veiling is used. A year ago, after the death of Mahsa Amini; an increase in protests and calls for revolution were…
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Unlawfully imprisoned journalist struggling with health conditions in prison
The image shows Ziya Ataman posing while holding his camera, a woman in the background. Source: Evrensel In 2016, after the attempted coup d’état in Turkiye, the government decrees (KHK) targeted the freedom of the press, and one media news agent including DIHA (Turkish: Dicle Haber Ajansi, DİHA). These news agents are known as its…
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What is happening in Sudan?
After the coup against the transitional government of Sudan in 2021, allies became enemies. Rapid Support Forces (RSF, led by Hemedti) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF, led by Al-Burhan) have been battling against each other since 15 April 2023 which has led to one of the biggest humanitarian crises in 2023 and requires urgent international…
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Rwanda ‘Treaty’ : inhumane bill for asylum seekers in the UK
The image shows UK Home Office James Cleverly (left) and Rwanda foreign minister Vincent Biruta (right), handshaking after the Rwanda Treaty has been signed by both parties.Read our statement “The UK Government’s Controversial Plan to Send Asylum seekers to Rwanda” here for more information: https://rightsdefenders.org/the-uk-governments-controversial-plan-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda/ On the 12th December, the UK Parliament passed the second…
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An award-winning artist fired by the Guardian
Photo: Steve Bell’s cartoon: captured “Residents of Gaza, get out now”, showing Netanyahu cutting his exposed belly shape of Gaza with a scalpel, wearing boxing gloves. Source: https://www.belltoons.co.uk/hotoffpress Steve Bell, one of the most well-known cartoonist, working in this field since 1977. He has 30 books published and 6 awards for being the “ Cartoonist…
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THE RIGHTS OF MUSLIM WOMEN ARE UNDER ATTACK IN EUROPE
Europe has been having a long-lasting battle with trying to minimise discrimination based on one’s religion. However, the implementations of the principle undermine the principles of some of the biggest religions followed. In France, public education bans wearing religious symbols; that includes hijab for Muslim women and turban for Sikh men and the Jewish kippa.…
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Controversy Arises as Stockholm Court Segregates Damages from Lundin Oil Trial
In a landmark trial gripping the attention of Sweden, two former executives from a prominent Swedish oil company, Lundin Oil, face charges of aiding and abetting war crimes in the Stockholm District Court. However, a recent decision by the court has sparked controversy and added complexity to the pursuit of justice for the victims. The…
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The Increasing Threat to Journalists and Human Rights in Azerbaijan
In recent years, Azerbaijan has experienced a troubling increase in journalist arrests and human rights violations. This crackdown on independent media and civil society organizations has raised concerns about the country’s commitment to freedom of speech and press freedom. Several journalists have been targeted and arrested on questionable charges, while human rights abuses continue to…
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China’s Human Rights Violations in Uyghur and Other Muslim Regions
China has been widely condemned for gross human rights violations in Uyghur and other Muslim regions, particularly in Xinjiang province. These violations have been described as crimes against humanity. Since 2017, the Chinese government has engaged in a systematic assault against Uyghurs and Turkic Muslims that includes mass arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearance, mass surveillance,…
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French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for Assad and Associates Over Chemical Attacks
French criminal investigative judges have issued arrest warrants for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and three associates in connection with the use of banned chemical weapons against civilians in Douma and Eastern Ghouta in August 2013, resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Aida Samani from Civil Rights Defenders stated, “The warrants send a strong message that the…
