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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…
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Trump’s record of human rights abuses
It has been less than a year since Trump’s second term as the US president, yet his record of human rights abuses is too many to count. This has serious consequences on the general population in the US, specifically ethnic and religious minority groups. Besides, his foreign policy continues to breach and enable violations of…
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Ibrahim Gungor Died in Prison in Turkiye
Turkish authorities did not allow the jailed daughter of sick prisoner İbrahim Güngör, who died in prison on September 7, to attend his funeral. His daughter, Sueda Güngör, a university student, had been arrested in June 2025 for alleged ties to the Gülen movement. She had campaigned for her father’s release, but later faced charges…
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Dawit Isaak – The world’s longest imprisoned journalist
In 1993, Eritrea gained its independence from Ethiopia. After that, many of its refugees and migrants returned back to Eritrea, hoping for a better country. Dawit Isaak, a journalist and a writer, who sought refuge and granted citizenship in Sweden was one of them. After his return, he co-founded Eritrea’s first independent newspaper, Setit. The…
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Arrest of Council of Europe Youth Delegate Enes Hocaoğulları
Enes Hocaoğulları was elected as a youth delegate to the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe on 14 February 2025 and, during the Congress session on 19 March 2025, brought to the international stage allegations of torture against peaceful young protesters during the 19 March demonstrations in Türkiye. Although these…
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Digital Repression in Belarus through ‘Anti-Extremism’ Laws
Belarus’s anti-extremism and anti-terrorism laws have become key tools for institutionalised political and digital repression. Vaguely worded provisions and administrative blacklists allow authorities to label any form of dissent—such as a social media like or channel subscription—as “extremism” or “terrorism,” leading to prosecution without judicial oversight. This directly violates Article 19 of the International Covenant…
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Gender-based violence in 2025
According to the United Nations, violence against women is described as “ any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life”. The…
