environmental
Democratic Republic of Congo Confirms Environmental Pollution Linked to Perenco Oil Operations Following Human Rights Watch Investigation
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially acknowledged that preliminary results from a state-mandated environmental audit into the operations of Perenco, a prominent French-British oil and gas company, have identified significant negative impacts on soil and air quality. In an on-the-record interview conducted on July 31, 2026, a representative of the […]
Human Rights Watch Urges Philippine Prosecutors to Dismiss Cyber-Libel Complaints Against Environmental Defenders and Legal Counsel in Nueva Vizcaya
MANILA — Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called upon prosecutors in the Philippines to immediately drop criminal libel complaints filed by a mining corporation against four prominent human rights and environmental advocates in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. The international rights monitor characterized the legal actions as a blatant attempt to stifle dissent and intimidate […]
Environmental Activist’s Detention Undermines Türkiye’s Role as COP31 Co-Host
The first hearing in the trial of 26-year-old Turkish environmental activist Esra Isik is scheduled to commence on April 27, marking a critical juncture in a case that has drawn significant international attention to the state of civil liberties and environmental advocacy in Turkey. Isik, a resident of the Muğla province in Western Turkey, currently […]
Lagos State Government reaffirms validity of monthly environmental sanitation exercise as court victory secures legal backing
The Lagos State Government has formally declared that the mandatory monthly environmental sanitation exercise remains a cornerstone of its urban management policy, dismissing persistent rumors and legal misinformation suggesting the initiative has been invalidated by judicial intervention. In a decisive move to clarify the state’s position ahead of this Saturday’s designated window—scheduled between 6:30 am […]
Israeli Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots Raise Alarms Over Long-Term Environmental and Health Crisis
The Israeli military’s March 7, 2026, airstrikes targeting four major oil depots in the vicinity of Tehran have triggered a burgeoning environmental and public health crisis, according to a comprehensive investigation by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The attacks, which struck critical energy infrastructure in densely populated areas, have released a cocktail of toxic pollutants, potentially […]
Thai Court Holds Multinational Mining Firm Accountable for Environmental Damage in Landmark Class Action Ruling
In a significant judicial development that underscores the growing movement for corporate accountability in Southeast Asia, the Bangkok Civil Court has issued a landmark ruling against Akara Resources, a subsidiary of the Australian mining giant Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd. The court held the corporation responsible for widespread environmental contamination and health impacts resulting from its operation […]
