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Freedom Activist Huda Kaya unlawfully detained, again
Last update: An additional indictment was presented for Huda Kaya and 4 other people on the Kobani trial (Serpil Kemalbay, Fatma Kurtulan, Garo Paylan and Pero Dundar) while the others on the trial resulted. While some have been freed, the most charges were given to Selahattin Demirtas with 42 years in which the European Court…
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Critical Need for Action: Human Rights Violations in Guinea
Members of the security forces enjoy almost total impunity for the excessive use of force and other human rights abuses. With occasional exceptions, the government does not sufficiently investigate, prosecute, or punish government officials who committed abuses, either in the security forces or in other parts of government. Interference with the freedom of peaceful assembly;…
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Urgent Call to Decriminalize Abortion and Protect Women’s Rights in Morocco
The ruling on abortions in Morocco has been a long-standing multifaceted issue. Initially, abortion was entirely criminalized unless the mother’s life was in danger by article 453 of the Moroccan penal code which left Moroccan women to resort to unsafe, illegal abortion practices. Abortions under other circumstances attract penalties of up to two years for…
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83 years old woman Makbule Ozer was sent to prison for the second time, after she was found unwell in the first time
Makbule Ozer, 83-year-old woman living in predominantly Kurdish, Southeast region of Turkiye was arrested in April 2024. She was charged for being a member or a terrorist organisation, and “willingly aiding a terrorist or a terrorist organisation”. This refers to an occasion when someone was brought to her house for help that was later found…
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China’s Forced Relocation Policy on Tibetans
China’s forced relocation policy on Tibetans has raised serious concerns regarding human rights violations. Chinese government officials have been using extreme pressure and coercion to relocate rural Tibetans to new locations, often hundreds of kilometers away. Despite claiming that the relocations are voluntary, official media reports contradict this claim. Residents who refuse to move face…
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Human Rights Violations Against Syrians in Lebanon
The increasing human rights violations against Syrians in Lebanon recently have raised significant concerns among human rights organizations and the international community. Lebanese authorities have been arbitrarily detaining, torturing, and forcibly returning Syrians to Syria, even in cases where they face a well-founded risk of persecution if returned. Human Rights Watch has documented several cases…
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Human Rights Violations and Execution of Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi
The case of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has gained international attention due to the human rights violations and the issuance of a death sentence against him. Salehi, a prominent critic of the Iranian regime, has been vocal about his opinions through his rap lyrics and social media platforms. This article will provide an overview of…
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EU Parliament Passes Controversial Migration Pact Amidst Criticism from Civil Rights Defenders
After years of negotiations, the European Union Parliament has finally approved the long-debated migration pact. However, the decision has been met with criticism from Civil Rights Defenders, citing concerns over the erosion of asylum rights, increased detention of migrants, and a lack of solidarity among member states. The pact includes a controversial provision allowing countries…
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Urgent Concerns Regarding the Arbitrary Detention of Artist Rached Tamboura in Tunisia
Rached Tamboura (28), an artist and student at Tunisia’s Arabic Calligraphy University in Tunis, was arrested on the night of July 17-18, 2023, following a series of graffiti paintings criticising President Kais Saied for racist remarks about sub-Saharan migrants. These comments led to a wave of hatred and racism, resulting in mass expulsions and attacks…
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Attack on Iranian TV Presenter in London
In the wake of a brazen attack on a prominent television presenter in London, Tehran has swiftly moved to deny any involvement, despite mounting speculation and international concern regarding the incident. The assault, which occurred in March 2024, targeted Samir Khan, a well-known figure in the media landscape, known for his incisive commentary on international…
