Human rights news articles 2018
Here are some significant human rights news articles from 2018:
- Myanmar's Rohingya Crisis: In August 2018, the UN accused Myanmar's military of committing genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority, leading to the displacement of over 700,000 people to Bangladesh. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Khashoggi Murder: In October 2018, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, sparking international outrage and human rights concerns. (Source: The New York Times)
- China's Xinjiang Crackdown: In 2018, reports emerged of China's mass detention of Uyghur Muslims and other minority groups in Xinjiang, sparking concerns over human rights abuses and cultural suppression. (Source: The Guardian)
- Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis: In 2018, Venezuela's economic crisis led to widespread shortages of food, medicine, and other essential goods, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis that has been described as a "human rights emergency." (Source: Human Rights Watch)
- North Korea's Human Rights Abuses: In 2018, the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) released a report detailing widespread human rights abuses, including forced labor, torture, and sexual violence. (Source: UN News)
- Egypt's Crackdown on Dissent: In 2018, Egypt's government continued to crack down on dissent, with reports of arbitrary arrests, torture, and enforced disappearances of political opponents and human rights activists. (Source: Amnesty International)
- Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis: In 2018, Yemen's civil war continued to worsen, leading to a devastating humanitarian crisis that has left millions of people in need of aid and protection. (Source: Oxfam International)
- India's Citizenship Law: In 2018, India's government introduced a new citizenship law that has been criticized for discriminating against Muslims and other religious minorities. (Source: The Hindu)
- Philippines' War on Drugs: In 2018, the Philippines' government continued its controversial "war on drugs," which has been linked to thousands of extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
- US Immigration Policy: In 2018, the United States' government implemented a "zero tolerance" policy towards illegal immigration, leading to widespread criticism over the treatment of migrant children and families. (Source: The New York Times)
These are just a few examples of the many human rights news articles from 2018. It's essential to stay informed about human rights issues and advocate for the protection of human rights around the world.