Tag: international law

May 22, 2025

Philippine officials have confidently stated that the nation is ready to respond to any potential arrest order from the International ...

Former Iowan may be one of the first Americans to wed under Thailand’s new gay marriage law – Des Moines Register

Former Iowan Poised to Make History as One of the First Americans to Marry Under Thailand’s New Gay Marriage Law

A former Iowan is on the brink of making history as one of the first Americans to tie the knot ...

Human rights in Kuwait – Amnesty International

Unveiling Human Rights in Kuwait: A Closer Look at the Challenges and Progress

Amnesty International's reports shed light on pressing human rights issues in Kuwait, where the freedoms of expression, assembly, and political ...

European Parliament could hold emergency debates on unlawfully held Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan – source – Armenpress

European Parliament Considers Urgent Debates on Armenian POWs Held Illegally in Azerbaijan

The European Parliament is gearing up for urgent discussions on the alarming issue of Armenian prisoners of war being unlawfully ...

Exploring Turkmenistan: A Journey Through Culture and Resilience

Turkmenistan has forged a dynamic partnership with the UNHCR, focusing on the urgent needs of refugees and championing human rights. ...

Iraq: People held in Al-Jed’ah Centre subjected to torture and enforced disappearance after arrests – new investigation – Amnesty International

Unveiling the Truth: Torture and Enforced Disappearances at Al-Jed’ah Centre in Iraq

Amnesty International's latest investigation uncovers shocking human rights violations at the Al-Jed’ah Centre in Iraq. Detainees are reportedly subjected to ...

Lebanon: Israeli Attacks on Healthcare Providers Must Be Investigated as War Crimes – Amnesty International USA

Urgent Call for Justice: Investigating Israeli Attacks on Healthcare Providers in Lebanon as War Crimes

Amnesty International USA is urging a thorough investigation into the Israeli airstrikes that have struck healthcare providers in Lebanon, condemning ...

Accountability, Reconciliation and Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka: Role of the International Community – Harvard Law School

Forging a Path to Justice: The International Community’s Role in Sri Lanka’s Accountability and Reconciliation Journey

The international community is pivotal in Sri Lanka's journey towards accountability and reconciliation after years of civil strife. By championing ...

Looted Artifacts, Returned to Yemen, Will Go to the Smithsonian, for Now (Published 2023) – The New York Times

Yemen’s Looted Treasures Find a Temporary Home at the Smithsonian

In a remarkable cultural milestone, recently returned looted artifacts will soon take up temporary residence at the Smithsonian, shining a ...

Report reveals vast loot Israeli soldiers took from Gaza, Lebanon and Syria – Middle East Eye

Uncovering the Hidden Treasures: What Israeli Soldiers Brought Back from Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria

A recent report by Middle East Eye reveals alarming instances of looting by Israeli soldiers across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. ...

Bangladesh: UN report finds brutal, systematic repression of protests, calls for justice for serious rights violations – OHCHR

UN Report Exposes Systematic Repression of Protests in Bangladesh: A Call for Justice Amidst Human Rights Violations

A recent UN report from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) uncovers a troubling pattern of ...

Afghanistan: International legal initiative an important step toward tackling the Taliban’s war on women – Amnesty International

Empowering Women: A Groundbreaking Legal Initiative to Combat the Taliban’s Oppression in Afghanistan

Amnesty International has unveiled a groundbreaking international legal initiative designed to tackle the Taliban’s ongoing and systematic violations against women ...

Myanmar: Four years after coup, world must demand accountability for atrocity crimes – Amnesty International

Four Years Post-Coup: The Urgent Call for Justice in Myanmar’s Atrocity Crimes

Four years have passed since Myanmar's military coup, and the call for justice has never been more urgent. Amnesty International ...

Cyprus failed to effectively probe British teen’s rape claims, Europe’s top human rights court says – Oil City Derrick

Europe’s Top Human Rights Court Criticizes Cyprus for Inadequate Investigation of British Teen’s Rape Claims

Europe's leading human rights court has taken a strong stance against Cyprus, condemning the nation for its inadequate investigation into ...

Myanmar must be held to account – or the world will look powerless against Rohingya persecution – Amnesty International

Amnesty International urges the international community to hold Myanmar accountable for its ongoing persecution of the Rohingya. Without decisive action, ...

Argentina’s arrest warrants and Myanmar’s reckoning with justice – myanmar-now

Argentina’s Bold Arrest Warrants: Myanmar’s Journey Toward Justice

May 26, 2025

Argentina's recent arrest warrants shine a spotlight on the relentless global quest for justice in the face of human rights ...

2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bhutan – Department of State

Unveiling Human Rights in Bhutan: Insights from the 2023 Country Report

May 26, 2025

The 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices by the U.S. Department of State shine a spotlight on Bhutan's strides ...

Saudi Arabia: Egyptian at Risk of Forced Return – Human Rights Watch

Urgent Plea: Egyptian Man Faces Threat of Forced Return from Saudi Arabia

May 26, 2025

Human Rights Watch is sounding the alarm over the possible forced return of an Egyptian national from Saudi Arabia, expressing ...

Cambodia: World Heritage Committee must ensure UNESCO decision addresses Angkor forced evictions – Amnesty International

Urgent Call to Action: Protect Angkor’s Heritage from Forced Evictions!

May 27, 2025