Violence against protesters would peak in the second half of 2022 with the death of Mahsa Amini. Ms Amini was arrested on September 13 for not adhering to Iran’s strict dress code.
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Sam Biden October 26, 2022 Latest Articles, Middle East and North Africa, Religious Freedom, The Policy Unit
Violence against protesters would peak in the second half of 2022 with the death of Mahsa Amini. Ms Amini was arrested on September 13 for not adhering to Iran’s strict dress code.
Read More »Sam Biden September 15, 2022 Africa, Global Governance and Human Rights, International Law, Latest Articles, The Policy Unit
Since 2017, Cameroon has been plagued by a deadly conflict linked to the roots of early colonialism headed by the French and British governments
Read More »Sam Biden August 1, 2022 Africa, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, The Policy Unit
The UK has, albeit not admittingly, attempted to palm off their international obligations upon another State. This attempt is not only non-permissible under international law but also does not relieve the UK of their obligations to the Refugee Convention, of which they are a signatory party.
Read More »Sam Biden July 27, 2022 Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Middle East and North Africa, The Policy Unit
Since 2019, Iraq has been plagued by constant demonstrations and protests against corrupt governance. In responding to these protests, many claim that the Iraqi government have disregarded not only human rights, but also civil and political rights such as freedom of expression & association.
Read More »Sam Biden July 12, 2022 Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Middle East and North Africa, The Policy Unit
As the 8th anniversary of the Yemeni Civil war approaches, hope to bring the bloody and brutal conflict to an end appears bleak. The HSC has today published an update on the situation in the country.
Read More »Sam Biden May 22, 2022 Asia and Pacific, Global Governance and Human Rights, International Law, Latest Articles, The Policy Unit
Since early April 2022, a new wave of protests have emerged to combat increasing economic instability as well as fuel shortages and consistent power cuts.
Read More »Sam Biden May 20, 2022 Asia and Pacific, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, The Policy Unit, Uncategorized
Despite guidance, the Singaporean government failed to accede to several international and domestic provisions that place significant restrictions on the ability to execute disabled people.
Read More »Sam Biden May 15, 2022 Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Middle East and North Africa, The Policy Unit
If the conflict is to continue in a legal manner, all parties to the conflict must understand the indiscriminate use of rocket/artillery to clear large areas will only result in more innocent lives being lost.
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In the wake of the liberation of Bucha by Ukrainian forces, 412 bodies were found littered in the streets, buildings and shallow graves throughout the region. As of 15 April, this tally has risen to over 600, with 80% of victims being identified as having bullet wounds.
Read More »Sam Biden May 2, 2022 Africa, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Security and Defence, The Policy Unit, Uncategorized
On 1 April 2022, the Malian government proudly announced their successes during a recent operation in Moura that left an estimated 300 ‘militants’ dead. Between 23 and 31 March, the Malian army and suspected Russian mercenary counterparts, Wagner Group (WG), summarily executed these estimated 300 men.
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