Oman’s Call for Practical and Innovative Solutions During the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, Oman emphasized the urgent necessity of developing practical and innovative solutions to address the escalating impacts of climate change. Idris Abdulrahman Al Khanjari, Oman’s permanent representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva, delivered a compelling speech…
The tragic incident involving 13-year-old Afif Maulana unfolded in Sumatra, sending shockwaves through the local community and beyond. Afif’s body was discovered under distressing circumstances, leading to immediate concerns and speculations about the events that transpired. Local residents were quick to react, expressing outrage and demanding answers about the young boy’s untimely death. Initial reports…
The accusations against Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, the commander of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), stem from two separate incidents involving Fatlene Masupha and Sello Mabaleha. The allegations detail severe violations of human rights, including unlawful arrests and torture. Each case provides a harrowing account of the events that led to the lawsuits totaling M2…
The New Law on Same-Sex Relations in Iraq Recently, Iraq enacted a new law that has drawn condemnation from human rights advocates around the world. The law imposes penalties for same-sex relations, which many view as a regressive step in the country’s treatment of its LGBTQ community. The Amendments to the Anti-Prostitution Statute The Iraqi…
The United States Condemns Iraq’s Anti-Prostitution and Homosexuality Law The United States has expressed its condemnation of the Iraqi Council of Representatives’ recent passage of an amendment to existing legislation, officially called the Anti-Prostitution and Homosexuality Law. This law, which bans same-sex relations and imposes steep fines and imprisonment for those promoting homosexuality, is seen…
Outrage over Forced “Virginity Testing” of High School Girls in Turkmenistan Turkmenistan’s authoritarian regime has sparked international condemnation after mandating “virginity testing” for female high school students in Balkan province, a move that violates fundamental human rights and underscores the government’s disregard for individual dignity. The practice, denounced by medical experts as ineffective and invasive,…
