Laos Faces Criticism Over Ongoing Human Rights Failures

The United Nations reviewed Laos’ human rights record and found little improvement since five years ago. Laos received 271 recommendations from other countries, mostly repeating past concerns. Countries urged Laos to investigate attacks and disappearances of critics, protect freedoms like speech and assembly, and follow international human rights rules. Despite this, the government continues to [...]

Sudan Conflict Deepens Civilian Crisis

Fighting in Sudan’s west and center is worsening, causing serious harm to civilians. In the Darfur and Kordofan regions, there have been many civilian deaths, sexual violence, kidnappings, and looting. Both Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of human rights abuses. Since the war started in April 2023, tens [...]

Türkiye’s Crackdown On Protests Raises Rights Concerns

Türkiye is facing widespread human rights violations related to its crackdown on peaceful protests following the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Hundreds, mostly students, are being prosecuted in rushed, mass trials for participating in demonstrations, often without evidence of criminal wrongdoing. Charges include attending unauthorized protests, incitement based on social media posts, and carrying [...]

UN Highlights North Korea’s Human Rights Abuses And Global Security Threat

Human rights in North Korea are bleak and deteriorating, and the citizens are under severe repression, starvation, and harsh punishment. Defectors reported dehumanizing mistreatment, famine, and capital punishment for such minor offenses as viewing South Korean dramas. It spends more on its military than on its people's needs and even dispatches soldiers to battle under [...]

Deteriorating Human Rights Crisis In Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's human rights situation sharply worsened in 2024, with rising violence from Islamist armed groups and abuses by the military and militias. Over 6,000 civilians died in conflict-related violence between January and August, and more than 2.3 million were displaced. The military Junta, which took power in 2022, intensified its crackdown on media, political [...]

Arbitrary Detentions In Egypt

Arbitrary detentions in Egypt have become a significant human rights issue, with thousands, including activists, journalists, and political dissidents, detained without trial or due process. These detentions are often justified on national security grounds, with detainees facing prolonged imprisonment, torture, and inhumane conditions in overcrowded prisons. The government has been criticized for restricting freedoms of [...]

Human Rights Violations In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), is spending billions to transform the nation, presenting an image of modernization and economic dominance. Although MBS brought about some reforms, such as lifting the ban on women driving, critics point to severe human rights violations, such as the arrest and torture of activists. Despite [...]

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