Tag: Racism

Ecuador Military Execution of Minors: Human Rights Groups Demand Justice and State Accountability
Lawyers representing the families of four Afro-Ecuadorian children executed by military personnel in Guayaquil vow to take the case to international courts as Ecuador’s government faces mounting criticism over militarization, racism, and impunity. Related: Armed Attack Leaves Five People Killed In Ecuadorian Province Bordering Peru On December 8, 2024, four Afro-Ecuadorian children-Steven Medina (11 years […]
April 29, 2025

Ecuadorian Human Rights Defenders Denounce 27 Forced Disappearances
Cases of police and military abuse notoriously affect marginal neighborhoods where black populations are concentrated. This week, the Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (CDH) reported 27 cases of enforced disappearance and another killing of an Afro-descendant child by the military in Ecuador. RELATED: Ecuadorians To Elect Their President on Sunday CDH attorney […]
February 6, 2025

Haiti: Irregularities Against Citizens in the DR Denounced
Nearly three thousand citizens were deported between 5 and 6 October without any respect for these provisions, and many of them were left without their personal belongings or identity documents. On Wednesday, the Haitian Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) denounced the irregularities committed by the Dominican Republic in a massive expulsion plan it is carrying out […]
October 16, 2024

‘Welcome to Barbieland’ Warns of the Dangers of Racism and Xenophobia in Europe
This ECFR report highlights some trends that could increase citizen support for far-right politicians. On Wednesday, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) published a report highlighting the rise of xenophobia and white supremacy sentiments in European countries. RELATED: If Spain Can’t Eradicate Racism From Football Grounds, It Shouldn’t Host 2030 WC In a report […]
September 25, 2024

If Spain Can’t Eradicate Racism From Football Grounds, It Shouldn’t Host 2030 WC
‘I hope that Spain can evolve and understand how serious it is to insult someone because of the color of their skin,’ said Vinicius. Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior says that unless Spain can move towards eradicating racism from its football grounds, it should not be allowed to host the 2030 World Cup finals […]
September 4, 2024

UK Braces for Possible Weekend Unrest Following 2 Quiet Nights
6,000 specialist public protection officers are being deployed on Saturday to deter further violence. The United Kingdom is bracing for a possible return of riots in the weekend after two consecutive quiet nights which have been hailed as a “turning point” to the unrest gripping the country for many days. RELATED: UK Authorities Arrest Around […]
August 10, 2024

UK Arrests Citizens for Sharing Fake Information on Social Media
Authorities arrested two people on suspicion of spreading hateful, racist, xenophobic messages. On Thursday, UK authorities began arresting those who post “inaccurate information” on social media. This measure comes in response to the wave of extreme violence that erupted after the stabbing of three girls during a dance class in Southport. RELATED: UK Police Brace […]
August 9, 2024

Anti-Racism Protesters Take to Streets in UK After Days of Unrest
They held placards with words such as ‘Smash fascism & racism’ and ‘Refugees welcome. Stop the far-right’. On Wednesday, thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in many cities and towns of the United Kingdom to counter far-right demonstrations after days of unrest following Southport stabbing. RELATED: UK Authorities Arrest Around 100 People in […]
August 8, 2024

UK Authorities Arrest Around 100 People in Xenophobic Riots
On Tuesday night, PM Starmer called an emergency meeting to make the country better prepared to combat further disorder. On Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed that around 100 people have been charged, some concerning online activity, after the week-long riots across the United Kingdom. RELATED: UK PM Starmer Promises Standing Army of Officers […]
August 7, 2024

UK PM Starmer Promises Standing Army of Officers to Tackle Riots
Far-right protesters have been throwing projectiles, attacking officers, and looting stores major cities such as London. On Monday, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that a “standing army” of specialist police officers would be established to deal with riots that have rocked the country following deadly stabbings in Southport, northwest England. RELATED: UK Police […]