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The conviction of the Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye on charges of “undermining the integrity of the national territory” on January 2, 2023, violates her rights to free speech and to a fair trial, Human Rights Watch said on February 02, 2023. The High court of Mukaza sentenced her to 10 years in prison and a fine of 1,000,000 Burundian Francs (US$ 480). Irangabiye’s lawyers lodged an appeal on January 23.

Migrants sit in the courtyard of a detention centre in Libya.

Myanmar’s junta, in the two years since the military coup, has expanded its use of deadly force and repressive measures to squelch all dissent, Human Rights Watch said on January 31, 2023. Foreign governments should coordinate increased pressure on the junta to establish fundamental freedoms and democratic civilian rule.

The United Kingdom’s High Court of Justice is scheduled to hear a challenge to the UK government’s renewed arms sales to Saudi Arabia this afternoon, Human Rights Watch said on January 31, 2023. The UK government should immediately stop granting licenses for the export of arms to countries like Saudi Arabia that have a record of serious violations of international humanitarian law.

Cameroonian authorities should conduct an effective and transparent investigation into the killing of Martinez Zogo, a leading investigative journalist, Human Rights Watch said on January 27, 2023. Zogo, who was director of the radio station Amplitude FM, regularly exposed corruption through his work and, in the days before he was killed, spoke on the air about threats he faced.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk.

The Peacock Dance of Tai Ji Men embodies the concept of selfless promotion of positivity to hope for world peace and security.

Four leaders, including President of Mauritius Prithvirajsing Roopun, rang the Bell of World Peace and Love, supporting the International Day of Conscience.

Andrea Clare Bowman, Ambassador of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Taiwan rang the Bell of World Peace and Love.

On September 21, International Day of Peace, a bell ringing ceremony was held in Times Square in New York City. Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze rang the bell nine times to pray for the world.