Georgian authorities are increasingly using newly adopted restrictions on public assembly to arbitrarily detain and harass peaceful protesters, effectively undermining the right to protest and freedom of assembly in the country. The findings underscore mounting concerns over restrictive legislation and enforcement practices that place disproportionate constraints on dissenting voices. Amendments to Georgia’s Law on Assemblies The post HRW reports Georgia authorities arbitrarily detaining and harassing peaceful demonstrators appeared first on JURIST – News.

The Chinese defense ministry announced  Saturday that top general Zhang Youxia is being investigated for “suspected serious discipline and law violations,” allegations commonly understood to mean corruption. The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) made the decision to put him under investigation. Zhang, 75, is China’s highest ranking general who holds senior The post China defense ministry puts top general under investigation in anti-corruption push appeared first on JURIST – News.

The UN Human Rights Council adopted Draft resolution A/HRC/S-39/L.1 Friday, calling for an urgent investigation into allegations of recent and ongoing serious human rights breaches, abuses, and crimes perpetrated in relation to the protests that began on December 28. It was approved with 25 votes in favor, seven against, and 14 abstentions from its member The post UN resolution calls for investigation into Iran protest‑related human rights violations appeared first on JURIST – News.

Amnesty International on Friday urged Bangladeshi political parties to address critical human rights issues before the national elections on February 12. The organization is calling on all candidates to make human rights a central part of their platforms during and after the election. Amnesty’s report lists several areas that any new government must take seriously, The post Bangladesh urged to prioritize human rights ahead of national election appeared first on JURIST – News.