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Sumud Flotilla Sets Sail to Challenge Gaza Siege
The journey is projected to take around ten days to reach Palestinian territorial waters. More than 400 activists from approximately 50 countries are participating in ..
Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds
The Commission recommended that Member States cease the transfer of arms and other equipment that may be used for the commission of genocidal acts to ..
The Overlooked Pillar of Transitional Justice
Although fundamental to establishing truth, accountability, and reparations, the systematic gathering and preservation of evidence and testimonies remain undervalued by both national and international actors.
US/A Report Without Rights
Nowhere is this politicization more evident than in the administration’s approach to deportations. While acknowledging serious abuses in countries such as Venezuela, South Sudan, and ..
UN Human Rights Chief Comments on the Death of Colombian Candidate
The UN Human Rights Office in Colombia will continue supporting authorities and civil society to uphold human rights during the election period and beyond.
Rights Groups Condemn Niger’s Crackdown as Threat to Workers’ Freedoms and Democracy
Rights groups condemned the move as a violation of workers’ freedoms and a blow to democratic institutions.
Ethiopia’s new civil society crackdown risks undoing reform
The government has already suspended several human rights organisations and shut down over 1,500 groups since early 2024. Journalists and opposition figures face harassment, arrests, and ..
Envoy, With Baggage
Human Rights Watch cautiously welcomed the appointment, noting Burundi’s troubling rights record but urging Ndayishimiye to prioritize civilian protection, political freedoms, and accountability.
Rights Groups Warn of Worsening Civic Freedoms in Lebanon
Transparency is also hampered by the poor enforcement of Lebanon’s 2017 Access to Information law. The CIVICUS Monitor now categorises Lebanon’s civic space as “Obstructed,” ..
Don’t Exclude the World from the World Cup
Events like a FIFA countdown party were disrupted by federal agents, and immigrant communities—vital to the success of the 2026 tournament—are increasingly fearful.
Albanese’s China Visit: Balancing Economic Ties and Human Rights Concerns
China continues to rank among the world’s most authoritarian regimes. Hong Kong remains a vivid example: since the 2020 National Security Law, the city’s semi-democratic ..
UNESCO Weighs 30 New Sites for World Heritage Status Amid Global Threats
UNESCO has documented damage to 43 cultural heritage sites in Gaza, ranging from religious buildings to archaeological locations. Syria’s Palmyra, once a celebrated archaeological site ..
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