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Badr Mohamed
Badr Mohamed was arrested in 2013, when he was just 17 years old. This happened during the protests at Ramsis Square in Egypt. It has been reported that security forces used excessive force against protesters, resulting in 97 deaths. Badr was near the protests and ran to a nearby mosque for safety. However, security forces…
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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…
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Environmental Health and Human Rights Violations in Vindoulou, Congo
For years, the Metssa Congo factory, responsible for recycling used batteries and industrial products containing lead and aluminium, has been emitting toxic smoke daily into the air surrounding residential areas in Vindoulou. This factory, shockingly located a mere 50 meters from a large school, poses a severe risk to the health and wellbeing of hundreds…
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Serife Sulukan: a disabled teacher in prison
Serife Sulukan was put in prison on 3rd May 2022 for 6 years and 3 months. The reasons include: working as an insured physics teacher at a school associated with Gulen Movement (GM), sending her kid to attend the same school associated with Gulen Movement, and allegedly using the app ByLock that was found on…
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Europe Annual Penal Statistics and Evaluation in Terms of Human Rights
SPACE (Statistiques Pénales Annuelles du Conseil de l’Europe) – Council of Europe Annual Penal Statistics is a comprehensive data collection initiative that provides detailed statistical insights into the penal systems of member states of the Council of Europe. Established in 1983, SPACE aims to facilitate comparative analysis and policy development by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating…
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The rise of a hostile environment for the LGBTI+ community in Albania
Civil Rights Defenders recently reported a statement about increasing hate speech toward the LGBTI+ community in Albania, alongside 46 organisations that signed the statement. Albania’s 2016-2020 action plan for LGBTI+ people has not been succeeded, according to Amnesty International’s 2023 report. The legal discriminations that same-sex partners face still exist. While the statistics show that…
