Human Rights by Luis Alejandro Mollinedo

Questions

luismollinedo — 2024-02-08 17:18:57 UTC

Why is the place destroyed?

Why are there so many women protesting with a white piece of clothing?

Why is the man tied with no clothes by the police?

Why is there much chaos?

Is there no order?

ICJ genocide hearings in The Hague, reiterate call for ceasefire

luismollinedo — 2024-02-15 16:44:08 UTC

In January 2024, UN experts praised South Africa for starting legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel, alleging genocide against Palestinians. South Africa asked the ICJ to order Israel to halt military actions in Gaza and protect Palestinians. The experts stressed the importance of following any orders from the ICJ. They also called for global cooperation with the Court. This case is similar to one brought by The Gambia against Myanmar in 2019. Both South Africa and Israel have agreed to prevent and punish genocide. The experts mentioned evidence of genocidal statements by Israeli officials and urged for immediate peace and humanitarian aid for Gaza.

New York police officials said the man had pointed an “imitation gun” that seemed to be a real firearm at officers.

luismollinedo — 2024-02-15 16:57:26 UTC

In Queens, New York City, a man was shot and killed by a police officer in an apartment after officers responded to a 911 call about gunfire. The man, who wasn't immediately identified, allegedly pointed what seemed to be a real gun at the officers, but it turned out to be a fake. The shooting happened in the morning at a public housing complex. The officers didn't have their body cameras on, and an investigation is underway. The man had no previous run-ins with the police and lived in the apartment. The state attorney general's office is also looking into the incident. City officials are waiting for more information from the investigation.

South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

luismollinedo — 2024-02-19 13:40:36 UTC

South Africa is thinking about changing its laws to decide whether to arrest leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Deputy Minister Obed Bapela said this because of concerns about inviting Russia's President Putin, who the ICC wants to arrest for the Ukraine war. The new law would let South Africa choose not to arrest certain people. The ICC wants to arrest Putin for war crimes, but South Africa wants to stay neutral on Russia's actions. They are exploring ways to avoid arresting Putin and are talking to the ICC about it.

Rohingya Refugee Children Affected

luismollinedo — 2024-02-19 13:59:19 UTC

The Rohingya crisis began in 2017 when many Rohingya, including children, fled violence in Myanmar to seek safety in Bangladesh. Now, hundreds of thousands of Rohingya children live in refugee camps, facing challenges like disease, malnutrition, and limited education. Without citizenship, they're vulnerable to exploitation. It's crucial to protect their rights and provide opportunities for a better future.

Explanation of the Refugee Crisis

luismollinedo — 2024-02-19 14:19:30 UTC

In 2017, violence and rights violations in Myanmar forced many Rohingya people to flee to Bangladesh. Over 960,000 Rohingya now live there, mostly in Cox's Bazar, home to the world's largest refugee camp. The United Nations calls the Rohingya "the most persecuted minority."

Seven African countries have 40% of the world's child soldiers, says UN

luismollinedo — 2024-02-20 18:34:42 UTC

In Africa, many kids are being forced to join armies and fight in wars. This is a big problem because Africa has a lot of child soldiers, and the situation is getting worse because of more fighting. Some countries are trying to stop this by agreeing not to put kids who were in the army in jail, but to help them instead. People around the world remember this problem every year on Red Hand Day. Some groups are asking for laws to protect kids from being soldiers and to help them get back to normal life. There are some kids who used to be soldiers but are now doing well, like Benjamin Mawel, who owns a company, and Kuech Deng Atem, who uses humor to help people. Overall, it's important to stop kids from being soldiers and to help them rebuild their lives after war.

African Court’s landmark decisions ensure prosecution of crimes against journalists

luismollinedo — 2024-02-21 18:48:57 UTC

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights made a big impact by helping to solve cases where journalists were harmed. One important case was about Norbert Zongo, a journalist in Burkina Faso who was killed in 1998. The court said that the government didn't do enough to solve his case. They also gave money to Zongo's family for what happened. Another case involved a journalist named Lohé Issa Konaté who was jailed for criticizing a government official. The court said this was wrong and ordered the government to change its laws and pay the journalist money. Even though these cases didn't directly involve all of Africa, they helped protect freedom of speech across the continent. To make sure judges understand these important decisions, they need good training and information about the court's rulings.