Geneva, Switzerland (20 March 2024) – A prominent human rights organization today issued an urgent call for India to repeal its newly implemented Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which discriminates against Muslim migrants by denying them a pathway to citizenship based solely on their religion.
This statement from the NGO CAP Liberté de Conscience raises concerns about stigmatization, intolerance and hate speech towards religious minorities in Europe, often labeled pejoratively as “cults” or “sects”. It argues this phenomenon is fueled by anti-cult movements, sensationalist media coverage, and government bodies like France’s Miviludes that work with anti-cult associations.
Adhésion CAP LC 2024 : La Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience (CAP LC) joue un rôle essentiel dans la défense et la promotion de la liberté de conscience et d’expression, droit fondamental inscrit dans la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme.
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, established by the United Nations Human Rights Council, has released a comprehensive report detailing the extensive human rights violations and war crimes committed by Russian authorities during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The report sheds light on the widespread use of torture, wilful killings, sexual violence, and the alarming issue of children being kidnapped and transferred from Ukraine to Russia.
In a recent statement, Javaid Rehman, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, has brought attention to the ongoing human rights issues in the country. Rehman’s work focuses on investigating and reporting on the state of human rights in Iran, and his latest findings paint a concerning picture.
Attention Required: Drone Attacks on Amhara and Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
Vous avez peut-être lu l’Oie Déchainée, parue en mars, qui faisait un tour d’horizon des problèmes posés par le projet de loi sur les dérives sectaires actuellement en pleine navette parlementaire. Depuis, le projet a un peu évolué, pas forcément dans le bon sens, et a vécu un échec cuisant en Commission Mixte Paritaire, finissant sur un désaccord absolu entre sénateurs et députés au bout de 30 minutes.
CAP LC’s statement highlights the longstanding issue of marginalization and conflict experienced by various ethnic groups in Ethiopia, with a particular focus on the recent alleged massacre of civilians in the Amhara region. The organization reports on the Ethiopian government’s use of drone strikes in the region following the declaration of a state of emergency in August 2023, resulting in numerous civilian casualties.
