Poor investigative mechanisms, conflicts of interest, an epidemic-level use of torture and enforced disappearances as well as a protective relationship between the judiciary, law enforcement agencies and Bangladeshi government shows any meaningful aims to eradicate these issues only exist in a theoretical format.
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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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Since 2017, Cameroon has been plagued by a deadly conflict linked to the roots of early colonialism headed by the French and British governments
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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.
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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 »The Development of the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
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 »Live Fire – An Assessment of Sri Lankan Anti-Protest Tactics: Proportionality, Necessity & Blissful Ignorance
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 »Unfit For Trial – The Hyper-Complexity In Executing Intellectually Disabled Inmates For Drug-Related Offences in Singapore
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 »Israeli-Palestinian Escalation – Negative Connotations Of The al-Aqsa Mosque Attack For Another Potential 11-Day Bloodbath
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.
Read More »Ignorance Towards Innocence – Financial and Legal Implications for Russia After Bucha Massacre
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.
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