DRC: Why Rush Inga3 Dam?
The proposed Inga 3 Dam project has been at the epicenter of all energy discussions pertaining to Africa in the past three years. Speculation and rumors abound, and secrecy has surrounded the project’s status. Then,
Published : 26 January 2016
Pakistan: Release Human Rights Defender Saeed Baloch
On 21 January, ESCR-Net sent a letter to the government of Pakistan to express concern about the recent arrest of Saeed Baloch, human rights defender, fisherfolk leader and member of the Board of ESCR-Net. The letter expressed the
Published : 25 January 2016
W. African Caravan for Land, Water and Seeds
The Global Convergence of Land and Water Struggles – West Africa invites you to join the West African Caravan for Land, Water and Seeds, which will mobilize 15 countries of the sub-region in March 2016
Published : 25 January 2016
UNSRs to Pakistan: Halt Forced Evictions!
UN experts urge Pakistan to halt forced evictions and demolitions for new metro line in Lahore GENEVA—Two United Nations experts today called on the Government of Pakistan to halt the ongoing construction work of
Published : 22 January 2016
OXFAM to Davos Millionaires: “Even It up”
In a world where the richest 62 people are as wealthy as half of world`s population, Oxfam tells global economy leaders at the World Economic Forum meeting at Davos, Switzerland to correct their greedy behavior. Oxfam’s
Published : 21 January 2016
USA: Detroit Class Action Suit over Water Crisis
DETROIT—A class action lawsuit has been filed against the state of Michigan, Gov. Rick Snyder and the city of Flint for what plaintiffs are calling negligence in the Flint water crisis. Plaintiffs Doris Collins, Robin Pleasant
Published : 15 January 2016
UNCERD: Holy See Liable for Harm to Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has declared the Holy See legally responsible and accountable to Indigenous Peoples for effects and legacy of racist colonial Papal Bulls and Doctrines. Geneva—As the
Published : 15 January 2016
UN Chief: “Withholding Food in Syria = War Crime”
UNITED NATIONS—The head of the United Nations said on Thursday that the warring parties in Syria were committing war crimes by withholding food from civilians. He called for all sides to lift their sieges immediately
Published : 14 January 2016
Ethiopia`s Development Crackdown on Dissent
Rights groups say 140 people killed in recent weeks as government moves forward with controversial development plans. Wolonkomi, Ethiopia—Security forces have killed at least 140 people during a crackdown on anti-government demonstrations in Ethiopia in recent
Published : 10 January 2016
