Europe has long paid other nations to keep refugees away from its borders. Now, Belarus wants something, too, and has brought migrants right to Europe’s door to get it.
Tag: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
U.S. Holocaust Museum Says China ‘May Be Committing Genocide’ Against Uyghurs
Its report found that the government’s attacks against the group of Muslims in Xinjiang had escalated and most likely included “forced sterilization, sexual violence, enslavement, torture, and forcible transfer.”
Despite Abuses of NSO Spyware, Israel Will Lobby U.S. to Defend It
As a new accusation surfaces that NSO’s software may have been used to spy on Palestinians, Israeli officials say it is crucial to national security.
Veteran U.S. Diplomat Comes Under Criticism for a Trip to Myanmar
Bill Richardson, a former ambassador to the U.N., said that he had held “productive” talks with the general who led the February coup. Rights activists said he gave the junta an air of legitimacy.
In Nicaragua Election, Ortega Crushes Dissent
President Daniel Ortega quashed the opposition and struck fear in voters, all but guaranteeing his victory in a presidential contest on Sunday.
Uyghurs Seek Emotional Help as Families in China Suffer
As Uyghurs grapple with the emotional trauma of their families suffering back in Xinjiang, some are overcoming a cultural stigma to seek out counseling.
India’s Treatment of Muslims Erodes Its Moral High Ground
The hard-line attitude of Narendra Modi’s ruling party toward Muslims has undermined the nation’s reputation as a voice for tolerance in South Asia.
Rights Groups Urge Singapore Not to Execute Man With Mental Disability
The man, a Malaysian with an I.Q. of 69, was caught trying to smuggle an ounce and a half of heroin in 2009. Some are calling his planned hanging a human rights violation.
Ethiopia’s Leader Vows to ‘Bury This Enemy,’ Even as Rebels Advance
A United Nations report, released as Tigrayan rebels near the capital, documents atrocities on all sides in a year-old civil war.
Egypt Poised to Expand Security Powers of President and Military
Amendments to a terrorism law will strengthen the grip of the government, just days after it appeared to loosen up by lifting a state of emergency.