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EU Exporting Death: Arms Trade, Legal Gaps and Ethical Failure in Yemen and Gaza

This article examines the responsibility of EU states in supplying arms that contribute to human rights violations in conflict zones like Yemen and Gaza. Despite legal frameworks such as the Arms Trade Treaty and EU regulations, arms exports continue to fuel humanitarian crises and civilian suffering. The analysis highlights gaps in enforcement, raising serious concerns about accountability and ethical responsibility in global arms trade.

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The long-lasting conflict in Ethiopia. How Authoritarianism Fuels Impunity and Prevents Justice

Ethiopia’s recent conflicts, most notably in Tigray, have left millions of civilians suffering from mass killings, sexual violence, and starvation. Despite formal commitments to transitional justice, meaningful accountability failed. Decades of institutional capture, executive overreach, and suppression of civil society have created a system where impunity is not an aberration but a tool of governance.

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The Impact of Blasphemy Laws on Minority Communities in Pakistan: The Case of the Ahmadiyya Community

In Pakistan, blasphemy laws have shifted from colonial safeguards against inter-religious conflict to powerful instruments of persecution. Originally presented as protections for religious devotion, they are now widely misused to silence dissent and marginalise minorities. For the Ahmadiyya community, these laws do not merely restrict expression but criminalise existence itself, exposing Ahmadis to violence, exclusion, and systemic discrimination. Their plight illustrates how blasphemy legislation, far from ensuring harmony, undermines the rule of law and violates fundamental human rights.

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Treatment of Minorities and Diplomatic Tension: The Tale of Ethnic Koreans in Japan

This article is exploring how the historical grievances between South Korea and Japan and the focal treatment of ethnic Koreans in Japan has affected the South Korea-Japan diplomatic relations. Recommendations are also provided on how the diplomatic tension could possibly be resolved to aim for better economic and security cooperation amongst the nations.

6th GHRD International Film Festival: Human Trafficking Edition
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