Activists
Protesters gathered in Patna's central business district, Atal Path, in response to the alleged murders of two minor children whose bodies were found in a parked car. The incident sparked widespread unrest, with protesters clashing with police, blocking traffic, and setting vehicles on fire. The police responded with
Activists
Social media posts from two Green Party councillors have voiced concerns about the policing of a protest in Bristol on Saturday, alleging aggressive and heavy-handed actions from officers. The counter-protests, involving anti-migrant and hundreds of counter-protesters, were held in Castle Park and on Newgate, with a significant number of police
United Nations
The conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to worsen, with increasing violence and humanitarian emergencies causing immense suffering for the local population. The United Nations has issued a stark warning, highlighting that the country is facing one of the most acute humanitarian emergencies worldwide. The ongoing violence
Human rights
The UK has expressed deep concern over the scale of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, by armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In a statement to the UN Security Council, UK Deputy Permanent Representative James Kariuki condemned the killing of civilians by the Rwanda-backed M23
Human rights
The UK's Ambassador to the UN, James Kariuki, addressed the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), condemning the widespread killing of civilians by the Rwanda-backed M23 and the ADF in Ituri province. The UK welcomed the positive momentum towards peace generated by
United Nations
Sexual violence has been a widespread and sinister tactic employed by Israel's armed forces against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, sparking international condemnation and warnings from the United Nations. This is not an isolated incident, but rather part of a larger pattern of violence that has left a
United Nations
The Gulf Group at the United Nations has welcomed the inclusion of the Israeli occupation in the UN Secretary-General's annual report on sexual violence during armed conflicts. The decision was described as a "first and essential step" toward accountability and recognition of violations committed against the
Human rights
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has launched a report, Streets of Fear: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2024/25, highlighting a deeply troubling year for religious freedom and minority rights in Pakistan. The report documents a significant increase in violence against religious minorities, including targeted killings, demolition
United Nations
Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, addressed the UN Security Council's annual open debate on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, highlighting the use of sexual violence as a "weapon of war" in foreign occupations, including in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Indian-administered Kashmir. Ahmad
Human rights
The region of East Africa, particularly Kenya, has witnessed a surge in protests over the past decade, largely driven by young people's disillusionment with politics, economic struggles, and unfulfilled promises of democracy. Despite these justified grievances, the protests have been met with brutal force, resulting in countless deaths,
United Nations
The United Nations has sounded the alarm on the deteriorating situation in South Sudan, where escalating violence, political deadlock, and a deepening humanitarian crisis have put the country at a critical juncture. The renewed clashes between government and opposition forces, the arrest and detention of opposition leaders, and the stalling
Youth
Research conducted by Romanian Academy researchers has uncovered a profound link between childhood abuse and the development of maladaptive schemas in adolescents. The study analyzed data from 895 high school students, with an average age of 18.15 years, and found that those who experienced prolonged problems in their parents&
