Human rights

Permitted refugee number raised to 62,500 from 15,000 by Biden after long criticized delayPermitted refugee number raised to 62,500 from 15,000 by Biden after long criticized delay

Permitted refugee number raised to 62,500 from 15,000 by Biden after long criticized delay

 After facing weeks of bipartisan backlash and criticism over delayed response in changing cap of permitted refugees into US, Biden…

May 4, 2021
US Senators renew call for sanctions on Turkey over rights abusesUS Senators renew call for sanctions on Turkey over rights abuses

US Senators renew call for sanctions on Turkey over rights abuses

A group of leading Democratic senators has re-introduced the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021 with the aim of…

May 3, 2021
COVID-19: Australia under fire over restrictions on travel from IndiaCOVID-19: Australia under fire over restrictions on travel from India

COVID-19: Australia under fire over restrictions on travel from India

Australia is being accused of racism for imposing strictpenalties on citizens returning from India The Australian government is facing criticism…

May 3, 2021
HRW urges Sri Lanka to reject ‘political victimization’ findingsHRW urges Sri Lanka to reject ‘political victimization’ findings

HRW urges Sri Lanka to reject ‘political victimization’ findings

Human Rights Watch has urged Sri Lanka’s parliament to reject a resolution to acquit officials implicated in human rights abuses.…

May 1, 2021
HRW asks India to protect human rights amidst COVID-19HRW asks India to protect human rights amidst COVID-19

HRW asks India to protect human rights amidst COVID-19

Human Rights Watch has urged the Indian government to urgently cater to the healthcare shortages in the system amid the…

April 29, 2021
UK accused of failing vulnerable refugees post BrexitUK accused of failing vulnerable refugees post Brexit

UK accused of failing vulnerable refugees post Brexit

 No 10 has been accused regularly of failing to keep the most vulnerable of refugees in country. This has been…

April 28, 2021
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of crimes of apartheid against PalestiniansHuman Rights Watch accuses Israel of crimes of apartheid against Palestinians

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of crimes of apartheid against Palestinians

Human Rights Watch has, in its 213-page report released on Tuesday, accused Israel of the usage of policies of apartheid…

April 27, 2021
Greece accused of pushing back refugees in callous human rights violation actGreece accused of pushing back refugees in callous human rights violation act

Greece accused of pushing back refugees in callous human rights violation act

 European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has filed a lawsuit against Greece accusing Athens of shocking grade of human rights…

April 26, 2021
Why Denmark Revoked Syrian Residency Permits And Asks Them To Leave?Why Denmark Revoked Syrian Residency Permits And Asks Them To Leave?

Why Denmark Revoked Syrian Residency Permits And Asks Them To Leave?

 In the wake of tightening its migration policy, Denmark is being held responsible for indulging in human rights violation, as…

April 24, 2021
Human Rights Watch urges brands to boycott goods from XinjiangHuman Rights Watch urges brands to boycott goods from Xinjiang

Human Rights Watch urges brands to boycott goods from Xinjiang

The Human Rights Watch has urged retailers and brands around the world to boycott products from the Xinjiang region of…

April 22, 2021