Tag: Human rights
concern over arrests of religious leaders for critical comments
In Mali, the arrests of religious leaders in recent days are worrying. After the arrest and incarceration of the preacher Chouala Bayaya Haidara last month, following critical comments, it was…
journalist Zied el-Heni arrested again, an example of repression against the press
In Tunisia, journalist Zied el-Heni was arrested after comments made on a private radio station. This journalist, who has distinguished himself on numerous occasions in his criticism of the power…
Relatives are concerned about the harsh conditions of detention of opposition prisoners
In Tunisia, ten months after the wave of arrests in the ranks of the opposition, weariness is affecting the families of the detainees. That of the lawyer and former deputy…
In Tunisia, a shocking report on the violence suffered by migrants
In Tunisia, a report entitled “The roads of torture” published Monday December 18 by the World Organization Against Torture highlights the violence committed against migrants during the year 2023, after…
President Javier Milei wants to restrict the right to demonstrate
In Argentina, the ultra-liberal and populist Javier Milei took office at the head of the country a little less than a week ago. He has already announced drastic measures to…
legislation to protect journalists and the media
The European Parliament, the Commission and the twenty-seven member states of the European Union (EU) reached an agreement this Friday, December 15, after months of negotiations for legislation that protects…
France unveils plan to combat forced prostitution and begging
The French government unveiled on Monday a new plan to combat exploitation and trafficking of human beings, with a specific component in view of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.…
Human rights violations will explode in 2023, warns the NGO CAD
In Congo-Brazzaville, the NGO Action Center for Development (CAD) published a report on Friday, December 8 titled “ when the denial of human rights is in power “. In the…
the grip of violence tightens around children, a “red line” crossed
On the occasion of International Children’s Rights Day, this November 20, several NGOs are recalling the extent to which young people are put in danger in times of war. In…
Banco do Brasil asks for forgiveness for its role in slavery
Banco do Brasil, the country’s largest public bank, apologized on Saturday (November 18) for its role during the period of slavery, as Brazil celebrates November 20 black consciousness day “.…