A new UN report details human rights violations in the Turkish-controlled areas of Syria. The June OHCHR report was published amidst the renewal of clashes between Turkish-backed rebel factions in Afrin, which have killed an unknown number of people. Clashes recently broke out between rebels of the al-Jabha al-Shamiyya and the al-Mu’tasim groups, showing a clear example of the report’s findings that Turkish-backed regions still remain very volatile. “In areas … Read more →
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Eritrea and Ethiopia: peace at last
A model for future conflict resolution? For the first time in decades, Ethiopia and neighbouring state Eritrea are at peace. Eritrea’s Information Minister Yemane Meskel tweeted, “the state of war that existed between the two countries has come to an end…a new era of peace and friendship has been ushered. Both countries will work to promote close co-operation in political, economic, social, cultural and security areas.” The breakthrough moment comes … Read more →
First spousal visa issued to same-sex couple in Hong Kong
Same-sex couple issued Hong Kong spousal visa: a turning point for LGBTI rights in Asia A British woman, known as ‘QT’, has gained the right to live and work legally with her wife in Hong Kong, marking a major turning point for LGBTI people in Asia. In order for a couple to live and work in Hong Kong, one of the 2 partners in any couple should be a permanent … Read more →
270,000 People Displaced in Southern Syria
UN: “Worst Year in Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis” Syrian regime attempts to take the south west Over 270,000 people have been displaced in the last fortnight in Syria following new heavy fighting in the south west of Syria. UNHCR’s spokesman in Jordan, Mohammad Hawari, told Reuters: “Our latest update shows the figure of displaced across southern Syria has exceeded 270,000 people.” This comes only weeks after 2018 was described as the … Read more →
India: The World’s Most Dangerous Country for Women
A recent Thomson Reuters survey concluded that India was the most unsafe country for women in the world, ranking number 1 above Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia and Saudi Arabia at 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively. A surprise entry on the list was the USA arriving 10th on the poll, rated as the 3rd most dangerous country in the world for women facing sexual violence. The same survey was carried out … Read more →
US Withdraws from United Nations Human Rights Council
US shock the International Community in Withdrawal from the UNHRC In a move that has shocked the international community, the US announced its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council. The address, delivered by Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the UN, criticised the international human rights organisation for being “hypocritical” and making a mockery of human rights. Continuing her flurry of heavy reproaches, she went on to … Read more →