International

Navigate the complexities of global affairs with sharp analysis and on-the-ground perspectives. This category covers international diplomacy, geopolitical tensions, cross-border policy shifts, and cultural exchanges that shape the global landscape. Whether it’s a summit in Brussels, a protest in Tehran, or a trade pact in Southeast Asia, our reporting connects the dots and contextualizes the impact for a globally aware audience.

Rwanda’s Human‑Rights Record & U.S. Legal Obligations When Sending CAT‑Protected Aliens to Third Countries

Civil Justice & Rights, Deportation/ Removal, ICE Detention, Institutions & Accountability, International, Legal & Justice, Legal Advocacy, Legal Analysis, Political & Current Events, Politics

Prepared for senior U.S. Department of Justice and Department of State officials Date: September 1, 2025 I. Executive Summary Rwanda’s systemic pattern of torture, arbitrary detention, and denial of fundamental freedoms, as documented by the U.S. State Department, Amnesty International, HRW, and EU/UK agencies, demonstrates a substantial risk of torture for any individual sent there, especially Iranian political […]

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Human Rights Record of Uganda

Civil Justice & Rights, Deportation/ Removal, ICE Detention, International, Legal Advocacy, Legal Analysis, Political & Current Events, Politics

REPORT ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS RECORD OF UGANDA AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE DEPORTATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PROTECTION UNDER THE CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE Date: August 31, 2025 No U.S. official is above the law when it comes to torture. The Convention Against Torture (CAT) is not a diplomatic suggestion. It is codified, enforceable, and criminally

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Rwanda human rights record and third country deportations. Why CAT protected Iranians and people with serious mental illness should not be sent to Rwanda or Uganda

Civil Justice & Rights, Deportation/ Removal, ICE Detention, International, Legal Advocacy, Legal Analysis, Political & Current Events

Rwanda presents an image of order and progress. Clean streets. Smart conferences. An assertive foreign policy. Yet the most credible monitors describe a different reality inside police stations, prisons, and unofficial detention sites. Recent reporting by Human Rights Watch documents longstanding torture and ill treatment. Amnesty International and the United States Department of State record

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