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Envoy, With Baggage
Human Rights Watch cautiously welcomed the appointment, noting Burundi’s troubling rights record but urging Ndayishimiye to prioritize civilian protection, political freedoms, and accountability.
Rights Groups Warn of Worsening Civic Freedoms in Lebanon
Transparency is also hampered by the poor enforcement of Lebanon’s 2017 Access to Information law. The CIVICUS Monitor now categorises Lebanon’s civic space as “Obstructed,”…
Don’t Exclude the World from the World Cup
Events like a FIFA countdown party were disrupted by federal agents, and immigrant communities—vital to the success of the 2026 tournament—are increasingly fearful.
Albanese’s China Visit: Balancing Economic Ties and Human Rights Concerns
China continues to rank among the world’s most authoritarian regimes. Hong Kong remains a vivid example: since the 2020 National Security Law, the city’s semi-democratic…
UNESCO Weighs 30 New Sites for World Heritage Status Amid Global Threats
UNESCO has documented damage to 43 cultural heritage sites in Gaza, ranging from religious buildings to archaeological locations. Syria’s Palmyra, once a celebrated archaeological site…
Peru’s Amnesty Law Sparks Outcry from Human Rights Advocates
The new law provides a humanitarian amnesty to those over 70 who have been sentenced or served prison terms. A coalition of human rights organisations…
Pakistan and Iran Navigate a Turbulent Neighbourhood
The recent strikes on Iran have only deepened this imperative. For Pakistan, stability along its western frontier is critical—not only for internal security, but for…
Armenia Becomes Key Exit Point as Foreigners Flee Iran
Many other countries are also using Armenia as a transit route to evacuate their citizens from Iran.
Aid agencies speak to MPs on Gaza crisis
MPs will ask what the British government can do to help ease the crisis. As part of its inquiry, the Committee has heard a wide…
The Cradock Four Test South Africa’s Pursuit of Justice
Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkhonto and Sicelo Mhlauli were abducted and brutally murdered by apartheid police nearly 40 years ago. The first phase of…
Uniting for Peace and the Role of the General Assembly in Armed Conflict
In essence, the Uniting for Peace resolution serves as a vital backstop to the Security Council’s primary responsibility. It underscores the role of the General…
The Politics of Survival in a Burning World
The lecture, delivered in the hallowed halls of Oxford, was no gentle appeal to conscience.
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