Human rights
Amnesty International has documented widespread reports of police using sexist insults, threats of sexual violence, and degrading strip searches against women protesters in Georgia, highlighting a disturbing pattern of abuse and impunity for law enforcement agencies. Protests in the country, sparked by a surge of pro-European and anti-government sentiment, have
Human rights
A standoff has ensued between local communities in Ondo State and the state government over the presence of Okitipupa Oil Palm Company Plc (OOPC) on ancestral land. The communities have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the alleged misappropriation of N10.7 billion generated by the
Human rights
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has threatened to deport or prevent Kenyan human rights activists from attending the court case of an opposition leader charged with treason, citing concerns that they might cause "chaos" in Tanzania. This comes amid growing concerns over the Tanzanian government's crackdown on
Human rights
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who narrowly lost the last presidential election, has been charged with treason over a speech prosecutors claim incited rebellion and disrupted the country's upcoming general elections. The development has sparked concerns about the country's human rights record, particularly under President Samia
Activists
M. Gessen's opinion piece highlights the concerted effort by the Trump administration to undermine higher education in the United States. Like the autocrats of other countries, Trump views the universities as a threat to his power and is employing various tactics to retaliate against them. This campaign, however,
Activists
In a direct challenge to the Trump administration's campaign to pressure universities into dropping diversity, equity, and inclusion measures and punishing student protesters, Harvard University has rejected a series of demands from the Department of Education. The Ivy League institution, ranked among the best universities in the US,
Activists
As the Trump administration escalated its crackdown on perceived leftist ideology and antisemitism on college campuses, even the most prestigious universities seemed on edge. In a bid to maintain federal funding, the administration made extreme demands, including the creation of a new campus police force, putting a Middle East studies
Activists
As the Trump administration continues to wage its war on universities, it is clear that the attacks are not solely driven by concerns over antisemitism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.). Instead, the administration seeks to undermine the independence and autonomy of higher education institutions, forcing them to
Activists
Palestinian olive harvesters, a crucial livelihood for many families, have faced increasing violence from Israeli occupation forces and colonists. The recent attacks in the town of Battir, west of Bethlehem, are just another example of the unfolding colonial onslaught. Israeli forces, along with colonists, have consistently targeted farmers, activists, and
Activists
Thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war and the crisis surrounding the capture of Israeli citizens, as reported by the Israeli news network I24 and the Iranian news agency IRNA. The demonstrations, which have become
Activists
Africa's most influential countries, Kenya and Nigeria, have been gripped by large-scale protests led by young people, highlighting the urgent need for fundamental reforms. Thousands have taken to the streets, demanding action to address deep-seated problems such as government corruption, mismanagement of public funds, and inadequate checks on
Activists
African youth are positioned to become the drivers of sustainable development, peace, and security on the continent, according to Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung of Liberia. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 11th Cohort of the Young Political Leadership School Africa, Koung emphasized the critical role young people play
