Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan: A Call to Action as Atrocities Rise

The situation in Sudan demands immediate and decisive action. Without credible deterrence and robust intervention, the civilian population will continue to bear the brunt of…

11 March, 2026

Afghanistan, Caught Between Borders and an Escalating Middle East War

From a human rights perspective, the situation remains grave. The UN has highlighted the six-month prohibition on female Afghan national staff from working within UN…

10 March, 2026

Escalating Violence in South Sudan Fuels Humanitarian Disaster

The humanitarian response has been complicated by ongoing violence, which hampers aid delivery and exacerbates the suffering of affected populations. The international community has called…

10 March, 2026

Israel Unlawfully Using White Phosphorus

White phosphorus can scatter burning fragments over wide radii, igniting structures and causing severe burns. HRW identified signatures consistent with M825‑series 155mm projectiles and noted…

9 March, 2026

Civilians Bear the Brunt in the Middle East

As the conflict continues, the strain on essential services becomes increasingly evident. Hospitals are overwhelmed with casualties, and access to basic needs like food and…

8 March, 2026

Investigating The Attack on Minab School

The international community is called upon to respond decisively to this violation of human rights, reinforcing the principle that attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable.…

8 March, 2026

Lebanon: A Nation on the Brink of Turmoil

Lebanon’s complex political landscape complicates efforts for stability. Long-standing sectarian divisions and economic turmoil have hindered effective governance, leaving the population vulnerable to external shocks.…

8 March, 2026

A Tipping Point in an Escalating Conflict

The fundamental tenets of international law, particularly those regarding the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure during conflicts, must not be disregarded. Armed groups and…

4 March, 2026

Humanitarian Crisis Escalates in the Middle East

Alarming estimates reveal that approximately 30,000 individuals fled these perilous areas overnight, compounding the plight of an already displaced population of 64,000.

4 March, 2026

Human Rights and the Challenges of Civilian Life During Lebanon’s Turmoil

International humanitarian law upholds that civilians who choose not to evacuate in response to warnings retain full protection. The forced displacement of individuals is fundamentally…

3 March, 2026

UN Human Rights Council Urges Immediate Restraint Amid Intensifying Middle Eastern Conflict

The Council highlighted the urgent need for all parties involved to prioritize peace over hostilities, advocating for negotiations that respect human rights and address the…

3 March, 2026

The Human Cost of Military Aggression

UNESCO’s statement underscores that international humanitarian law mandates protection for pupils in educational settings and that attacks on schools fundamentally jeopardize the right to education.

2 March, 2026