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Pakistan’s enforced mass deportation of Afghan refugees is putting thousands, especially women and children, at severe risk by forcing them back into a country plagued by persecution and humanitarian crisis.

Since 2021, Myanmar’s population has been the victim of heinous atrocities and acts of persecution that violate international laws, perpetrated both by the Tatmadaw, the military junta that is ruling the country, and the ethnic armed groups that have been fighting the junta. International organisations are currently analysing the situation, promising to take concrete actions soon.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has significantly impacted global geopolitics, with sanctions aimed at limiting Russia’s economic and military capabilities, and potential future scenarios including nuclear escalation.

On December 5th, 2024, the International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh issued a ban on Hasina’s alleged hate speech. This gives rise to the discussion of international legal frameworks concerning the prohibition of hate speech and the consideration of whether the ICT-BD should be more cautious about the restriction of hate speech in question.

The Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan presented a new report and study on the dire situation of human rights in the country. There are especially grave concerns about the rights of women, which continue to be seriously restricted under the Taliban rule.

The 2025 HRW World Report shows President Marcos Jr.’s administration made some human rights efforts, but issues like extrajudicial killings, activist harassment, and poor ICC cooperation persist, raising doubts about true reform.

During the 58th Human Rights Council session, the High Commissioner for Human Rights presented his new report on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. It raises grave concerns about civilian victims and destruction, as well as the obstruction of humanitarian aid, amounting to war crimes and demanding urgent accountability.

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) stands as a bold attempt to confront a legacy of impunity, swift prosecution, and long-awaited justice, yet its flawed proceedings, political tensions, and sidelined victims raise questions about whether true accountability can ever be achieved.

Essential books, photography and documentaries to gain a better grasp of the atrocities committed during the Liberation War, the political dynamics behind the conflict and the fight for international recognition of the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide.

On February 12, 2025, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a groundbreaking report documenting the widespread and systematic human rights abuses–including extrajudicial killings, torture, and arbitrary detention–carried out under the direction of senior political and security Bangladeshi government officials to suppress dissent during the July 2024 Revolution protests.

Despite the unity and collective aspiration for justice that characterised the July Revolution of 2024, continued attacks on Indigenous communities in Bangladesh starkly contradict its spirit. Indigenous groups and activists report severe human rights abuses and significant inequalities, persisting even after the fall of the dictatorship regime.

In light of the recent developments in the conflict between Israel and Palestine, the role of the International Criminal Court has become a matter of discussion. International Law complications and the long history of the conflict pose questions about the future of these territories.

As Southeast Asia moves into 2025, the region finds itself at a pivotal moment, balancing ongoing challenges with aspirations for democracy, human rights, and justice. The recent elections in Indonesia and Thailand have underscored both the resilience and vulnerabilities of democratic institutions in the face of evolving political landscapes.

Young women and girls are more likely trafficked and vulnerable to exploitation in marriage. The chain of child marriage and trafficking is restricted by international conventions and domestic laws of Bangladesh. This article addresses loopholes in legislation and law enforcement regulating such gender-based violence in Bangladesh.

Issues of identity, post-war reconstruction, and accountability intersect when examining the fate of babies born as a consequence of rape during the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide.

During the 1971 Bangladesh genocide, the Pakistani military sought to eliminate an entire generation before it could be born or take its first breath. This paper explores how these acts of reproductive violence were not incidental horrors of war but central to a calculated strategy of annihilation.

This article focuses on the current state of human rights in Bangladesh since the interim government took over in August 2024. The country is undergoing a political transition, and monitoring human rights is crucial in ensuring the country does not slip back into repressive rule.

Bangladesh has historically advanced its female parliamentary representation, yet the progress has stagnated in recent years. The article explores the structural barriers, impact of women’s movements and prospects for change amid the current political crisis.

The 1971 Bangladesh liberation war resulted in a devastating genocide targeting the Hindu minority, causing systematic killings, sexual violence, forced displacement, and cultural heritage destruction, raising questions about responsibility, justice, and international law.

The EU’s collaboration with Tunisia on migration control has recently come under intense scrutiny following reports of severe human rights violations. Despite pledging financial aid to support border security and migration management, the EU has been accused of failing to ensure compliance with fundamental human rights.

During the 48th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review, Iran, Iraq and Egypt were subject to a thorough assessment of their national human rights situation. While some progress has been made, there is also plenty of room for improvement left.