Human Rights

Balochistan was a colony of Britain from 1839 till 1947 and on August 11 Balochistan became an independent country. There was only a 9-month window in history within which Balochistan was independent during 1947. The Indian Independence Act of 1947,…

Today marks a watershed moment in Syria’s history—a nation that has endured nearly 14 years of relentless suffering and unspeakable loss. The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria extends once again his deepest solidarity to all who have borne the…

During Trump’s first term, one word characterized his immigration policies, and it wasn’t efficiency—it was cruelty. It was cruel to yank babies from their mothers’ arms and place children in cages. It was cruel to forbid a Muslim mother, married…

With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, the environmental justice group BAN Toxics launched its annual campaign aimed at preventing fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) and promoting eco-friendly celebrations through an awareness activity at Barangay Payatas in Quezon City. Around…

A Contemplation by Sharmin Rahman Sumi Occupation: Deputy Controller of News Organization: Bangladesh Betar (Radio) The ‘3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence’ and ‘The Humanist Movement’. Some days earlier, I never heard of them or their activities. However, I…

A week ago, Tuesday night, at 10:25 PM on December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly appeared on television and declared martial law. That was the first time in 45 years of a modern country with a vibrant…

The United States today faces inherent challenges that have weakened the republic, making lessons from the Roman Republic even more necessary to avoid greater political instability By John P. Ruehl The US enjoys many strengths that give it an edge…

Combatants for Peace is a binational grassroots movement that was founded by former Palestinian and Israeli combatants in 2006. Its goal is to end violence and occupation and to promote a peaceful and just solution to the conflict. The movement…

On 21 November, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued three arrest warrants as part of its investigation into the situation in Palestine, which has been ongoing since 2021. The warrants target two high-ranking Israeli officials, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and…

Ilham Sami Çomak is finally free after serving 30 years in prison. Accused of terrorism, his prosecution was declared illegal by the European Court of Human Rights. Despite this, Ilham’s appeals were repeatedly denied, and even his parole request was…