Nepal: In the previous fiscal year, the National Human Rights Commission investigated 55 torture complaints and recommended compensation in 17 cases, as well as action against 16 individuals involved in torture. However, no criminal charges were filed against any of the offenders. According to records from the Advocacy Forum Nepal, at least 10 instances of [...]
Mongolia: The state visit of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan, continues following his arrival at the invitation of Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, President of Mongolia. Together with their wives, L.Bolortsetseg (wife of President U.Khurelsukh) and Z.Mirziyoyeva (wife of President Mirziyoyev), the two heads of state planted a memorial tree at the Ikh Tenger Complex. This symbolic gesture [...]
Japan: In Japan, the number of work-related mental disorder cases increased by 172 in fiscal 2024, reaching a total of 1,055, which is the highest figure recorded for the sixth consecutive year, according to the government. Harassment from superiors was identified as the primary cause. Among these cases, 88 involved suicides or suicide attempts during [...]
West Bank: Israeli bulldozers are advancing, posing a threat to the destruction of twelve Palestinian villages in the Masafer Yatta region, situated in the hills south of Hebron. This area is classified as "Area C" of the occupied Palestinian territories according to the Oslo Accords. Meanwhile, the current shift in international focus towards the conflict [...]
Senegal: Although life has been harsh for Marie, it has not diminished her courage and determination. Marie had to leave everything behind and escape from Cameroon with her husband to the neighboring Central African Republic (CAR) due to the violent armed conflict that erupted in northern Cameroon. Despite the upheaval she experienced, she continued to [...]
Somalia: Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has formally introduced the Centennial Vision 2060, a comprehensive national development strategy designed to transform the nation into a peaceful, inclusive, and economically competitive entity by the year 2060. President Mohamud highlighted that Somalia aims to rival its East African neighbors not through military strength, but by prioritizing economic [...]
Western Sahara: An open letter was issued by 358 organizations and 378 prominent individuals, directed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, urging immediate action regarding Saharawi political prisoners held by the Kingdom of Morocco in blatant violation of international human rights laws. The signatories caution that Morocco's ongoing disregard for these laws erodes the credibility of [...]
Kuwait: The airspace around the country has been reopened. The General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced that Kuwait's airspace is now open and normal air traffic operations at Kuwait International Airport have resumed. This decision was made after close coordination with relevant Kuwaiti authorities and ongoing collaboration with regional and international partners, following [...]
Tibet: Sikyong visited the esteemed London School of Economics (LSE) for an engaging session with Tibetan youth, where he underscored Tibet's global significance. He pointed out its geopolitical relevance, environmental importance, the Sino-Tibetan conflict, and its cultural heritage based on non-violence and compassion. He remarked that Tibet's strategic position in the center of Asia makes [...]
Myanmar: Having fled their homeland, where they were victims of genocide and sexual violence used as a weapon of war, Rohingya girls and women are now confronting new dangers and challenges in refugee camps in Bangladesh. Most of these refugee women and girls do not have the opportunity to pursue higher education, not only due [...]
