UN Urged To Investigate Eritrea’s Rights Abuses

In May 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), along with 31 other organizations, urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to renew the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea. This call highlights ongoing human rights violations in the country, including the arbitrary detention of journalists, severe media restrictions, and enforced disappearances. Eritrea remains [...]

Niger: Activist Detained For Criticizing Government

Moussa Tiangari, a prominent human rights defender and secretary general of Citizens Alternative Spaces (AEC), was arrested on December 3, 2024, in Niamey, Niger, and charged with terrorism-related offenses including, “criminal conspiracy in connection with a terrorist enterprise” and “plotting against the authority of the state.” If convicted, he could face the death penalty or [...]

Vietnam Expands Crackdown On Free Expression

Vietnam’s government has increasingly cracked down on dissent, using Article 331 of its penal code to silence not only activists but also ordinary citizens who raise concerns about local officials, corruption, religious freedom, or poor public services. The law, vaguely defined as “infringing on state interests,” is being used to punish peaceful expression, particularly on [...]

Concerns Grow Over U.S. Airstrikes And Houthi Attacks In Yemen

Recent U.S. airstrikes around Yemen’s port of Ra’s Isa have reportedly caused significant civilian casualties and injuries, including at least five humanitarian workers. The attacks also damaged key port infrastructure, raising concerns over potential oil spills into the Red Sea and the resulting environmental impact. These developments come amid ongoing missile and drone attacks by [...]

Saudi Woman Vanishes After Imprisonment For Advocating Women’s Rights

Manahel al-Otaibi, a 30-year-old Saudi woman and fitness instructor, has been missing since December 15, 2024, after being sentenced to 11 years in prison for advocating women’s rights online. Her family, unable to reach her, fears for her safety, recalling past abuses including torture, solitary confinement, and medical neglect. Manahel was convicted in a secret [...]

Opposition Leader Calls For Early Elections Amid Imamoglu Arrest Unrest

Türkiye's main opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, called for elections to be held by November 2025, following widespread unrest sparked by the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s popular opposition mayor and a major challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ozel urged Erdogan to face their candidate in the elections and emphasized the will of the people. [...]

Türkiye’s Crackdown On Opposition And Journalists

Türkish photojournalist Yasin Akgul was arrested at home by police on 23 March’2025 as part of mass anti-government demonstrations that followed opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's detention. Akgul, a veteran photographer, was photographing the unrest. He has been accused of attending unauthorized rallies and is sure that the target is journalists covering the demonstrations. Several freelance [...]

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