Editorial: ISHR Newsletter February 2024
With this newsletter you will again receive extensive updates from numerous countries, human rights contexts and areas of ISHR’s work.
Ukraine: Relatives Of Civilians Abducted To Russia In Worry And Distress
At the time of going to press, 42 other relatives of Ukrainian civilians who had been abducted to Russia had contacted the ISHR and asked for support.
Russia: Priest Removed From Office For Criticising The War
The well-known Russian Orthodox archpriest Alexei Uminski was removed from office by the Moscow diocesan court on 13 January after more than 30 years of service.
Nigeria: A Dream Became Reality For Half-Orphan Ann
The Nigerian Christian Ann O. once imagined her life differently after finishing secondary school.
Nigeria: Violent Attacks On Christian Villages
The Christians in the central Nigerian state of Plateau cannot rest: around 20 rural were the target of a series of armed attacks over Christmas 2023.
Iran: Executions, Torture, Arbitrariness
The World Must Not Remain Silent About The Crimes Of The Mullah Regime
Iran: Convert Arrested At Christmas
The ISHR and the Protestant news agency IDEA have named the Iranian Christian Ismail Narimanpour as “Prisoner of the Month for February”.
Belarus: Tightening Of The Law On Religion
A new, stricter law on religion was published in Belarus on 5 January and is due to come into force on 5 July.
Iraq: Is Europe Facing A New Wave Of Refugees?
On the 18th of January, we were interviewed on K24 satellite channel to discuss the role of the international community in protecting human rights based on a collective human security approach.
Iraq: Regional Updates from VP
On the 1st of February, we were interviewed by the Harem news agency; we discussed the acts of aggression against the Kurdistan region of Iraq and their threat to international peace and security. We also discussed the Iranian attack on the city of Erbil and the killing of civilians and children.
Pakistan: Challenges Pakistani Minorities are Facing due to Uncertain Political Situation
The Last 5 years have been a particularly challenging time in Pakistan regarding the economy, security, international relations and Human Rights.
World: 2024 is an Election Year
This year, more than 2 billion people will be casting their votes, making it a crucial year for democracy.
Sincere Condolences for Alexei Navalny
The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) was deeply shocked to learn on Friday, 16 February 2024, of the death of Alexei Anatolyevich Navalny.
Cameroon: Engaging Youths in Civic Processes
The role of young people in civic processes, can no longer be emphasized considering their importance in decision making and participation in important areas.
