Baha’i Persecution in Iran Intensifies
A recent declassification of documents revealing the new policy directives by Iranian officials has come to light, hinting at the intensification of the persecution of the Baha’i people in Iran, one of the non-Muslim religious minorities within the country.
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An Insight Into North Korea and Its Isolationist Approach
North Korea is often called the world’s most secretive nation. The country’s largest city, Pyongyang, is also the country’s capital. Since 2011, dictator Kim Jong-un has led the authoritarian regime.
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All You Need To Know About The Myanmar Coup
Less than a month ago, the Myanmar military launched a coup against Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the ruling party. Declaring a state of emergency for a year, the military handed over power to their senior general.
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Stop Dealing Death In Yemen
Democrats in the House of Representatives on Friday introduced resolutions to oppose the sale of precision-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia. The deal which was being forced through at the end of Trump's administration is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The missiles which are provided by Boeing showcase the perverse nature of business incentives with a product that will likely be used on innocent civilians in Riyadh's brutal war in Yemen.
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Iran Can and Will They Make a Nuclear Weapon?
In the last couple weeks a nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to restrict the nuclear capacity of Iran has continued to erode. The deal’s main objective was to delay, if not prevent, the time it would take for Iran to produce a nuclear bomb.
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Human Trafficking. Can Sex Work Decriminalization Reduce Sex Trafficking?
Sex work and sex trafficking are two interrelated phenomena. Decriminalization of sex work may make everyone safer, reducing the number of people trafficked and helping victims to make their voices heard publicly.
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Ethiopia's Tigray Crisis
The Ethiopia-Tigray crisis is an ongoing conflict that started in November 2020 between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and the Ethiopian National Defense Force. Hundreds of lives have been lost and thousands displaced.
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The ICC Jurisdiction Over Grave Crimes Committed in Palestine
In the wake of the Israel-Gaza 2008-2009 armed conflict, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has faced a major challenge to define its degree of judicial independence and legitimacy. The ICC needed to decide whether to confirm the existence of the Palestinian state and how to treat international crimes committed in Palestinian territories.
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The United States Is Being Vindicated For Leaving The UNHRC
When the United Nations formed the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2006 the mission was clear. "To work for the protection of all human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented."