Stop Abuses in Ethiopia's Tigray: Daily Brief
The UN Human Rights Council should address abuses in Tigray; UK's project to detain asylum seekers offshore is harmful and expensive; a letter to Brazilian governors on the Amazon; ten years of South Sudan independence; Haiti's stability at risk; a call to protect athletes' rights; and a much needed good news.
The United Nations Human Rights Council is considering a resolution to add Tigray to its agenda. After eight months of atrocities, a worsening security situation, restrictions on communication and access to the region, victims in Ethiopia Tigray deserve nothing less.
Multiple reports warn that the United Kingdom government’s new borders bill will allow to detain asylum seekers offshore, importing failed practices from Australia and America. Offshore operations waste taxpayers’ money as well as human lives.
Brazilian state governments in the Amazon have a crucial role to play in fighting deforestation and protecting local forest defenders.
Ten years after becoming world’s youngest nation, South Sudan is faced with the consequences of civil war: a humanitarian crisis and a human rights crisis. More needs to be done to fulfill the promises of independence.
As the assassination of Haiti's president could threaten the country's stability, authorities should request international assistance to investigate the killing.
The campaign to end abuse in sports also means athletes deserve freedom of speech. Sign the petition!
Finally, SOS Mediterannée's Ocean Viking found a place to disembark 572 people rescued at sea, including 183 minors.