Stories about Human Rights from February, 2025
From Kabul to nowhere: Afghan Refugee students in Pakistan face deporation and despair
The fear of deportation follows Afghan refugees like a shadow in Pakistan. ”We can't go back to Afghanistan, and we're being forced out of Pakistan. Where do we go now?“
Providing a safe space for Myanmar’s embattled journalists and human rights defenders
"The international community can play a crucial role in supporting exiled journalists by providing safe spaces — both online and offline — where they can work without fear."
Tunisian torture victims seek justice at the UN after years of judicial failure in national courts
After years of stalled judicial proceedings in national courts, Tunisian torture survivors and their families turn to the UN, seeking justice and recognition for crimes committed under the past regime.
Singapore activist charged for joining candle lighting vigils for death row inmates
“This is a clear example of judicial harassment made in retaliation for simply exercising one’s right to protest and freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly.”
Uncertain times for NGOs and foreign assistance in Georgia
In 2024, the government of Georgia faced a series of sweeping decisions from foreign governments and institutions to suspend financial and development aid for the first time since the country's independence.
What is driving the intensifying anti-migration campaign in Russia?
The “threat of migration” is sometimes viewed as an instrument of the West’s hybrid warfare against Russia
Russian authorities are cracking down on gay clubs
In today’s increasingly repressive environment, gay club owners have tried various strategies to survive. Some have even chosen to demonstrate their loyalty to Putin and his military aggression against Ukraine
Refugee hospitals on the Thai-Myanmar border affected by US aid freeze
Hundreds of refugees have been impacted after US funding was abruptly cut to refugee camps on the Thai-Myanmar border.
Nine countries are launching legal action against Israel over Gaza war
“‘The Hague Group’ is a watershed moment in developing coordinated international state action against the use of genocide, occupation, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people.”
Monoliths of Nartiang: The remnants of India's Jaintia tribal kingdom through photos
The monoliths of Meghalaya originate with numerous tribes in the region and play a vital role in narrating the story of matrilineal kinship, authority, and the power of a once-thriving kingdom.
DRC: Government implements death penalty to combat youth gang phenomenon
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the proliferation of criminal youth gangs is at an all-time high. The government will use the death penalty to combat urban violence.
How are the Ugandan and Kenyan governments silencing dissenting voices?
Both countries criminalize protest leaders, with activists and organizers facing charges such as incitement, unlawful assembly, or treason.
Targeting Chinese nationals: Unrest in Balochistan and the CPEC Challenge
Tensions are rising in Pakistan's Balochistan region, fueled by the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which faces violent local resistance and security challenges.