Human rights

Cambodia: Rampant illegal logging a threat to country’s Indigenous communityCambodia: Rampant illegal logging a threat to country’s Indigenous community

Cambodia: Rampant illegal logging a threat to country’s Indigenous community

Cambodia - Global rights body Amnesty International has said that widespread illegal logging in Cambodia’s protected forests is endangering and…

February 2, 2022
Japanese parliament approves legislation on human rights situation in ChinaJapanese parliament approves legislation on human rights situation in China

Japanese parliament approves legislation on human rights situation in China

Japan - In a rare move, Japan has announced a regulation against the human rights atrocities in China on Tuesday.…

February 1, 2022
UN Report: Over 2,000 Children Recruited By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Dead Between 2020 And 2021UN Report: Over 2,000 Children Recruited By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Dead Between 2020 And 2021

UN Report: Over 2,000 Children Recruited By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Dead Between 2020 And 2021

Yemen - United Nations experts said in a report that nearly 2,000 children recruited by Houthi rebels died on the…

January 31, 2022
Activists Urge Athletes To Speak Against Human Rights Abuse At Winter Olympics 2022Activists Urge Athletes To Speak Against Human Rights Abuse At Winter Olympics 2022

Activists Urge Athletes To Speak Against Human Rights Abuse At Winter Olympics 2022

China - Despite being warned not speak about human rights issues at the forthcoming Winter Olympics just a week ago,…

January 30, 2022
Biden administration announced canceling USD 130 million military aid to EgyptBiden administration announced canceling USD 130 million military aid to Egypt

Biden administration announced canceling USD 130 million military aid to Egypt

Egypt - Sticking to its previous decision of pausing the military aid for Egypt, the United States stated that it…

January 29, 2022
Taliban Target LGBT Community In Afghanistan: HRW ReportTaliban Target LGBT Community In Afghanistan: HRW Report

Taliban Target LGBT Community In Afghanistan: HRW Report

Afghanistan - The Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Afghanistan is facing grave threats to their safety and…

January 28, 2022
Mexico press struggles amid hostile environment and recent wave of murdersMexico press struggles amid hostile environment and recent wave of murders

Mexico press struggles amid hostile environment and recent wave of murders

Mexico - is known to be hostile, exceedingly and aggressively so, against its journalists. As the journalists try to function…

January 27, 2022
Kazakh security under scanner to use excessive force peopleKazakh security under scanner to use excessive force people

Kazakh security under scanner to use excessive force people

Kazakhstan - Human Rights Watch released a report pointing at the extremism practiced by Kazakah security. They have been accused…

January 26, 2022
Corruption And Human Rights Abuses Increased Across The World Amid Covid-19: Transparency International RankingCorruption And Human Rights Abuses Increased Across The World Amid Covid-19: Transparency International Ranking

Corruption And Human Rights Abuses Increased Across The World Amid Covid-19: Transparency International Ranking

The global fight against corruption is declining. 86 per cent of countries are making no progress in tackling corruption. Several…

January 26, 2022
How young boys became ‘human shields’ in Syrian IS prison break: a catastrophic rights abuseHow young boys became ‘human shields’ in Syrian IS prison break: a catastrophic rights abuse

How young boys became ‘human shields’ in Syrian IS prison break: a catastrophic rights abuse

Syria - A prison in Syria run by Kurds was overrun by Islamic State (IS) group jihadists on Friday. The…

January 25, 2022