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Human Rights Violations Against Garment Workers in South Asia
For decades, garment workers in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have faced systemic exploitation characterised by poverty wages, long hours, unsafe conditions, and denial of basic labour rights. Recent investigations and reports reveal that most garment workers are women who are grossly underpaid and overworked, often struggling to meet basic needs despite labouring long…
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Iran Human Rights Violations
Since 28 December 2025, people in Iran, long outraged at decades of political repression and economic hardship, have poured into the streets demanding fundamental change and a political system that respects human rights and dignity. What began with shop closures and strikes in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar in response to a sharp currency collapse and chronic…
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Vietnam Tightens Grip on Dissent Ahead of Communist Party Congress
As Vietnam approaches its Communist Party Congress, the country’s political trajectory is once again intertwined with a tightening grip on freedom of expression. A wave of recent arrests highlights the government’s growing intolerance toward criticism. Bloggers, independent journalists, and social media users who voice dissenting opinions are being detained under vaguely defined charges and handed…
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The “Conspiracy Case” in Tunisia and the Silencing of the Opposition
On 27 November 2025, a Tunis Appeal Court sentenced 34 defendants in the politically motivated “Conspiracy Case” to prison terms ranging from 5 to 45 years, in what human rights organizations have widely condemned as a sham trial lacking basic fair-trial guarantees. Shortly after, Tunisian authorities arrested political activist Chaima Issa, human rights lawyer Ayachi…
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The Catastrophic Human Rights Crisis in Sudan: War, Displacement, and the Collapse of Protection
Since April 2023, Sudan has been plunged into an absolutely devastating civil war, with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) locked in a relentless fight for power. This conflict quickly spread from the political elite right down to ordinary people who just wanted peace, turning towns, cities, and even entire…
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Turkey’s Expanding Mercenary Network in Africa and the Role of SADAT
Recent findings from Foreign Policy (Ciddi & Doran, 2025) reveal that Turkey’s growing military and economic involvement in Africa has deepened instability rather than promoting peace. Over the past decade, Ankara has increased its diplomatic presence however, behind this diplomatic expansion lies a concerning pattern of arms transfers, drone exports, and private military operations led…
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In the Shadow of Restriction Codes: The Human Rights Struggles of Uyghurs Seeking Safety in Türkiye
Uyghurs fleeing repression often view Türkiye as one of the few places offering cultural familiarity, linguistic proximity, and the possibility of rebuilding life with dignity. Yet for many, arrival does not mark the end of insecurity. Administrative “restriction codes”—bureaucratic classifications that can limit travel, residency procedures, work authorization, or access to services—can leave individuals suspended…
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Arrests and Repression During Indonesia’s August–September 2025 Protests
A group of Indonesian activists, Delpedro Marhaen Rismansyah, Muzaffar Salim, Khariq Anhar, Syahdan Hussein, Wawan Hermawan, Saiful Amin, Shelfin Bima Prakosa, and Muhammad ‘Paul’ Fakhrurrozi have played active roles in student movements, civil society advocacy, and grassroots efforts to hold the government accountable. Between 25 August and 1 September 2025, Indonesia saw one of its…
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The Case of Bugra Baldan – A Cry for Justice in Turkey
“I am innocent, but no one hears me.” This is not only a statement, but a desperate cry for help from an innocent human being — and a reflection of the deep-rooted injustice prevailing in today’s Turkey. Burak Baldan, a decorated Turkish military pilot, was recognised throughout his career for his outstanding achievements and service…
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Activist shot while livestreaming; held without adequate care
Activist Serrote José de Oliveira was shot in the leg on 28 July by armed men who witnesses believe were linked to the Criminal Investigation Services (SIC), while he was livestreaming the first day of a strike in Luanda. He was subsequently arrested and held in detention; his family only learned on 1 August that…
