Dossier
human rights crisis
Coverage of human rights crisis in the Nexus archive.
- While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban leaders marked their fifth anniversary in power by touting stability during a gathering at Loya Jirga assembly hall. Conversely, UN special rapporteur Richard Bennett warned that Afghanistan is undergoing a deep human rights crisis, noting that the system amounts to a crime against humanity of gender persecution. The report also highlighted arbitrary arrests, torture, and discrimination across the country.
- As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed
Ethiopia's general election is overshadowed by ongoing internal conflicts and increasing repression. The human rights crisis is deepening, raising concerns about the political environment during the voting process.