Ayman Hadhoud, a well-known liberal economist and critic of the government, was researching corruption before he disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
Tag: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
Singapore Executes Drug Smuggler Despite Concerns Over Mental Disability
Defense lawyers had argued that the Malaysian man should not be executed because he was not fully capable of understanding his actions and had been coerced.
Kenneth Roth, ‘Godfather’ of Human Rights Work, to Step Down
Mr. Roth joined Human Rights Watch when it was a fledgling organization. It has expanded into one of the most influential human rights advocacy groups.
Rosario Ibarra de Piedra, 95, Dies; Fought for Mexico’s ‘Disappeared’
When her son vanished in 1975, she began a crusade on behalf of him and hundreds of others and became a voice of moral authority on the left.
Deep in Colombia, Rebels and Soldiers Fight for the Same Prize: Drugs
The country signed a historic peace deal more than five years ago. But a power vacuum is fueling the rise of new armed groups competing to control the drug trade.
Myanmar’s Health System Is in Collapse, ‘Obliterated’ by the Regime
The country is also now one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a medical worker. At least 30 doctors have been killed since the coup, a rights group says.
The World’s Broken Promise of Asylum
Britain’s new plan to send thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda exposes the fragile nature of the global refugee compact, which has always fallen prey to domestic politics.
What to Know About 2022 World Cup Travel to Qatar
Tickets are on sale for the world’s most popular sporting event, but concerns over worker exploitation and laws against homosexuality have complicated the decision to attend for some fans.
‘Clear Patterns’ of Russian Rights Abuses Found in Ukraine, Report Says
Momentum is building to try to bring war crimes charges tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. Report Describes a Global Retreat on Human Rights
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says repressive governments “are growing more brazen” and reaching across borders to target their critics.