Human rights
Volker Tèek, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has expressed horror at the reports of over 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. The victims were predominantly civilians, including women and children, who were sheltering in homes, schools, and camps for internally displaced persons. The airstrikes
Human rights
The city of Al-Fasher in Darfur has become a focal point of global attention following a serious escalation in the Sudanese crisis, with reports of widespread attacks, drone strikes, and the systematic killing of civilians. The Sudanese Ambassador to Iran, Abdulaziz Hassan Saleh, has called for effective action by the
Human rights
A delegation from Amnesty International will join abortion providers and defenders from around the world in Bogotá, Colombia, to review progress on expanding access to safe abortions and discuss new strategies to counter rising threats to human rights. The gathering comes as anti-abortion narratives and legislation gain ground globally, posing
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A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro has resulted in the deaths of at least 132 people, marking Brazil's deadliest security raid in its history. The operation, which targeted the Comando Vermelho (Red Command) drug gang, has sparked widespread human rights outrage, with residents and human rights
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Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Steve Cohen (D-TN) will introduce a House resolution on October 30, 2024, supporting the designation of this day as the International Day of Political Prisoners. The resolution highlights the estimated 1,000,000 political prisoners worldwide, including journalists, academics, and human rights defenders. It specifically
Drug traffic
A fierce police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Complexo do Alemao and Penha favelas has resulted in a staggering 121 deaths, with four police officers among the victims. Human rights organizations have condemned the raid as one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, calling
Human rights
South Sudan is on the cusp of a renewed slide into all-out conflict unless urgent international intervention is taken, warns the UN-appointed Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan. The Commission condemns escalating armed clashes, political detentions, and widespread human rights abuses, calling for coordinated efforts to safeguard civilians and
Human rights
The Sudan Media Forum (SMF), a coalition of independent media outlets and organizations, has strongly condemned the brutal violence committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against civilians in Sudan, particularly in the besieged city of El Fasher. For over 18 months, hundreds of thousands of civilians have been trapped
Human rights
A BBC journalist, who lives and works full-time in Thailand, has had her passport held by the Vietnamese authorities since August. Her prolonged interrogation and reissuance of a passport with restrictions have sparked criticism from human rights advocates. As Vietnam's leader, To Lam, visits the UK, his hosts
Human rights
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro has resulted in the deaths of at least 132 people, marking Brazil's deadliest security raid in its history. The operation, which targeted the Comando Vermelho (Red Command) drug gang, has sparked widespread human rights outrage, with residents and human rights
Human rights
Myanmar stands at a precipice, with a dire human rights crisis unfolding as escalating military airstrikes, widespread civilian casualties, and mounting evidence of war crimes devastate the country. The frequency and severity of international crimes have escalated, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. Independent investigators have amassed evidence
Drug traffic
A fierce police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Complexo do Alemao and Penha favelas has resulted in a staggering 121 deaths, with four police officers among the victims. Human rights organizations have condemned the raid as one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, calling
