Zambia’s Passport Cancellations Raise Human Rights Concerns Amid National Security Claims

Recent actions by Zambian authorities, involving the cancellation of passports for six prominent figures on national security grounds, have sparked significant concerns among human rights advocates. Amnesty International has criticized these measures as an administrative tool utilized to stifle dissent and silence critics of the government. The six affected individuals include former ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba,…

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First Deportation Ordered by Alien Terrorist Removal Court, Prompting Debate on Security and Civil Liberties

The Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) has issued its first-ever deportation order, targeting Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman accused of helping her son and son-in-law plan a thwarted terror plot in 2024. This decision followed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), where she acknowledged being an alien terrorist. The ATRC was…

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Guatemala Dismisses Charges Against Indigenous Activists, Garnering Praise from Human Rights Organizations

In a recent development, Guatemala’s judiciary has ceased criminal proceedings against four Indigenous leaders who faced charges related to their involvement in the country’s national strike in October 2023. This move has been praised by organizations like Amnesty International as a step forward in upholding the right to freedom of assembly, particularly amidst ongoing concerns…

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