Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Migrants & Refugees

UK’s plan to use AI for asylum age verification raises child protection concerns

Critics argue that relying on unproven AI systems to assess a child’s age—and thereby their right to protection—is both unethical and legally questionable. Currently available ..

Published on: 4 August, 2025

UN Experts Condemn Russia Over Decades of Migrant Women’s Exploitation

The UN calls on Moscow to promptly investigate, cooperate with Central Asian states, and deliver justice, urging that victims should never be punished for acts committed ..

Published on: 28 July, 2025

Afghan Returnees at Risk, UN Warns

Based on 49 interviews, returnees, especially women, former officials, and journalists, report torture, arbitrary detention, and persecution.

Published on: 24 July, 2025

Forced Expulsions of Muslims Undermine India’s Human Rights Commitments

Human Rights Watch and the UN have condemned the move as discriminatory and in violation of international law.

Published on: 24 July, 2025

Undocumented Myanmar nationals in Thailand

Undocumented Myanmar nationals struggle to cope without legal security or permission to work and live in fear of being returned to repression, conflict, and a ..

Published on: 22 July, 2025

Detention by Neglect

Krome’s population has tripled this year; the Miami Federal Detention Center, previously unused for immigration detention, now holds hundreds.  

Published on: 21 July, 2025

Refugees in Kenya Face Deepening Hunger as Aid Cuts Bite

WFP officials say the organisation is struggling to meet basic nutritional needs amid a growing funding shortfall and increasing global demand for emergency assistance. Aid ..

Published on: 20 July, 2025

Thailand’s Harsh Treatment of Myanmar Refugees Risks Further Harm

With more than four million Myanmar nationals in Thailand, nearly half undocumented, many live in constant fear of deportation, severely restricting their movement. Thailand’s legal ..

Published on: 15 July, 2025

Starmer’s Immigration Gamble

Starmer hopes to secure an agreement on a so-called “one in, one out” migrant returns deal. Under this plan, Britain would deport to France those ..

Published on: 10 July, 2025

Iran’s Crackdown on Undocumented Afghans Sparks Border Exodus

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported more than 700,000 Afghan migrants returned from Iran between January 1 and June 29.

Published on: 7 July, 2025

A 235-Year-Old Weapon That Gives Trump a Legal Victory on the Alien Enemies Act

No deportations have taken place under the AEA since mid-March, when more than 130 Venezuelans alleged to have gang affiliations were expelled to El Salvador. ..

Published on: 14 May, 2025

South African Refugees Arrive in US Amid Controversial Political Move by Trump Administration, Human Rights Organisations Oppose

This move is seen by many human rights bodies as a politically charged decision, marking the first time the Trump administration has aimed to bring ..

Published on: 13 May, 2025