Boats
The United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has condemned US military strikes against alleged drug-infested boats in the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans, labeling these attacks as "unacceptable" and a violation of international human rights law. The strikes, which have resulted in at least 61
Civilians
A surge in repression and an "extraordinary spike" in executions have been reported in Iran since Israeli airstrikes in June, according to the independent UN Fact-Finding Mission investigating alleged rights abuses in the country. Since the airstrikes, which killed over 1,000 people, conditions have deteriorated, with civilian
Human rights
South Africa has strongly condemned the devastating attacks in Sudan, which deliberately target civilians and critical infrastructure, including hospitals. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has emphasized that there must be no impunity for the serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law. The attacks have
Human rights
The South African government has strongly condemned the recent attacks in Sudan that deliberately target civilians and critical infrastructure, including hospitals. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has made it clear that there can be no impunity for the serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights
Human rights
The South African government has strongly condemned the recent attacks in Sudan that deliberately target civilians and critical infrastructure, including hospitals. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has made it clear that there can be no impunity for the serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights
Human rights
Baloch human rights activists have faced increased persecution under Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Act, with more than 100 being added to the Fourth Schedule, a list that restricts their rights. The move has been met with international concern, with UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor stating that the listing "does
Boats
The United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has condemned US military strikes against alleged drug-infested boats in the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans, labeling these attacks as "unacceptable" and a violation of international human rights law. The strikes, which have resulted in at least 61
Christians
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement in response to US President Donald Trump's remarks alleging widespread killings of Christians in Nigeria, citing inconsistent claims that do not reflect the country's religious and social life. The statement emphasizes Nigeria's commitment to
Christians
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement in response to US President Donald Trump's remarks alleging widespread killings of Christians in Nigeria, citing inconsistent claims that do not reflect the country's religious and social life. The statement emphasizes Nigeria's commitment to
Human rights
A new United Nations Human Rights Council report has exposed the systemic and severe barriers Afghan women face in accessing justice, citing exclusion from courts, closed shelters, and rising gender-based violence across the country. The report, compiled by Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett, highlights the devastating consequences of government policies on
Human rights
As the trial of prominent human rights lawyer Ahmed Souab approaches on 31 October in Tunis, concerns are growing about the credibility of the charges he faces. According to Amnesty International, Ahmed Souab is being prosecuted under unfounded charges, including "forming a terrorist organization" and "spreading fake
Human rights
Human rights defenders from 104 visa-restricted countries, mainly in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, face numerous obstacles when trying to access short-term visas to travel to Europe's Schengen area for advocacy, networking, or respite from the risks they face due to their work. These obstacles amount to
