President Paul Kagame of Rwanda suggested that only an invasion of his country could force him to release Paul Rusesabagina, a rescuer in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Tag: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
Iran Carries Out Second Execution Linked to Protests
In the second execution in just a few days, a 23-year-old protester was hanged from a construction crane at dawn in the city of Mashhad, galvanizing a new wave of demonstrations.
How El Salvador’s State of Emergency Has Impacted the Crime Rate
The president declared a state of emergency eight months ago to take on gang violence, and arrests soared. Close to 100,000 people are behind bars as of November, more than triple the prison system’s capacity.
Don Luce, Activist Who Helped End the Vietnam War, Dies at 88
His relentless campaigning and his exposure of South Vietnam’s “tiger cages” were instrumental in turning the American public and Congress against the war.
Global Car Supply Chains Entangled With Abuses in Xinjiang, Report Says
A new report on the auto industry cites extensive links to Xinjiang, where the U.S. government now presumes goods are made with forced labor.
In New Law, Indonesia Criminalizes Sex Outside of Marriage
Parliament also approved a law that criminalizes criticism of the government, delivering a blow to the country’s progressive reputation.
What to Know About Iran’s Morality Police
The unit responsible for enforcing the country’s strict Islamic dress code for women has been shut down, a concession to protesters. But the hijab law remains in place.
What to Know About Iran’s Morality Police
A top official suggested over the weekend that the unit, responsible for enforcing the country’s strict dress code, had been shut down, though there has not been any government confirmation.
China Stems Wave of Protest, but Ripples of Resistance Remain
Students, residents, lawyers and workers are still challenging the country’s Covid-19 restrictions, even though the intensity of the political chants has been dialed back.
‘Important Step’ Toward Addressing Toxic Legacy of Huge Mine
Residents of Papua New Guinea have accused the mining company Rio Tinto of violating their human rights by despoiling the land where they live.