Isabella Walker

In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed a wave of unrest following controversial government proposals, leading to mass demonstrations across the country. While these protests initially focused on fiscal issues—particularly a proposed finance bill—the government's response has sparked an entirely different controversy: the decision to charge some demonstrators with terrorism-related offenses.This development has raised serious concerns among legal experts, human rights organizations, and civil society groups, who argue that the government is increasingly resorting to heavy-handed tactics to suppress public dissent. The core of the criticism revolves around whether the state is using the justice system not to maintain public order,…

After being deported from the United States, a group of Venezuelan migrants ended up in what they describe as an extremely troubling and punitive environment within a Salvadoran detention facility. A journey intended to start anew in pursuit of safety and stability rapidly became a harrowing ordeal characterized by overcrowding, restricted access to essential resources, and apprehension.Many of these people had come to the United States seeking to leave behind the challenging social, political, and economic situations in Venezuela. Being deported was already a major emotional setback for them. Nevertheless, the conditions they faced in El Salvador increased their feelings…