The European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore, recently stated that US sanctions are exacerbating the human rights crisis in Cuba. During the EU-Cuba human rights dialogue, Gilmore publicly recognized the detrimental impact of the embargo, calling for the release of detainees from the protests of July 2021. Notably, he told reporters that…
German federal authorities recently targeted members and supporters of Hamas and Samidoun — Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, in a string of property raids. The German Federal Ministry of the Interior spearheaded the operation which resulted in the sweep of 16 properties. During the course of the operation, various materials including mobile phones, laptops, data carriers,…
In a recent press conference, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced imminent reforms to the country’s military mobilization efforts amidst a concerning recruiting crisis as the country’s conflict with Russia continues. These reforms were discussed in a meeting that Zelenskyy described as “challenging” and he referenced corruption challenges in the military recruitment process. Zelenskyy’s statements can…
The temporary truce between Israel and Hamas went into effect Friday morning, putting a halt to hostilities and reopening the supply line for humanitarian aid into Gaza. This ceasefire is marked by the mutually agreed upon release of hostages and prisoners. The exchange began with Hamas releasing its first set of hostages and Israel following…
Iran’s authorities have secretly executed 21-year-old Milad Zohrevand suspected for his involvement in the 2022 anti-government protests according to a recent BBC Persian report. Zohrevand’s case was brought to light by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, which detailed that he is one among the eight protesters that Iran has confirmed to have executed. The…