Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan rains & floods

Sudan state of emergency has been declared.

29 August, 2022

Monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has asked for international help as rescuers struggled to evacuate thousands of marooned people from flood-hit areas.

28 August, 2022

Mexican men risk their lives every day in mining

There is a constant risk of mines collapsing due to flooding and methane gas explosions.

25 August, 2022

Evidence suggests Assad’s forces carried out a systematic attack in Daraya

Assad’s government has always maintained any civilian casualties were caused by what it calls armed terrorist groups.

25 August, 2022

Rohingya refugees’ fifth anniversary

Freedom of movement is limited, even to aid agencies.

24 August, 2022

South Korea/Allegations of abuse at a shelter for homeless people

Many people say they were taken there against their will and were victims of a policy of getting rid of ‘undesirables’. There were many cases…

24 August, 2022

Climate change hits Chad

Chad is one of the countries most affected by global climate change.

22 August, 2022

The ICC prosecutor is visiting Sudan

Khan’s visit comes as a trial is currently underway at The Hague of Janjaweed leader Ali Abdul Rahman.

21 August, 2022

Horn of Africa might face acute food insecurity

More than 20 million might face famine by September if humanitarian relief isn’t urgently received.

17 August, 2022

Bachelet concludes her visit to Bangladesh

Bachelet’s office in recent months has criticised PM Sheikh Hasana’s government for alleged human rights violations, particularly forced disappearances.

17 August, 2022

More heavy rain and flash floods are expected in Sudan

According to  Sudan National Council for Civil Defence, 52 people died and  25 were injured.

15 August, 2022

Gaza/The “fragile” ceasefire is still holding on

“to strengthen diplomatic efforts to return to meaningful negotiations towards a viable two-state solution”. Tor Wennesland.

10 August, 2022