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Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody

Mexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids

The Independent UK

Foreign Office appoints first special envoy for Britons detained overseas

Alistair Burt will bring diplomatic clout to complex cases involving human rights violations and arbitrary detention

The Guardian - UK

Nirav Modi's extradition to happen after ongoing legal proceedings end: MEA

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi will be extradited from the United Kingdom. Legal proceedings are currently ongoing in the United Kingdom regarding his extradition. Modi faces fraud and money laundering charges in India for a large bank scam. His appeal against extradition was rejected by the European Court of Human…

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‘Misuse’ of crowd-control weapons on ICE protesters led to blindings and traumatic brain injuries, report finds

Doctors and human rights experts documented hundreds of incidents from June 2025 through May 2026 and estimate true number is ‘far greater’

The Guardian - US

JK Rowling urges gender-critical groups to sue Amnesty over 'anti-rights' labels

JK Rowling has urged gender-critical groups branded as “anti-rights” by Amnesty International to sue ...

The National (Scotland)

Human rights organisation files legal petition for Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara

Alcántara was arrested on 11 July 2021, as he attempted to join a massive protest against blackouts in Cuba. He was sentenced to five years in prison and was supposed to be released last week. Currently, his whereabouts remain unknown.

Euronews

Games Done Quick Cancels SNK Partnership After Community Raises Human Rights Concern

Games Done Quick ends its SNK partnership after community backlash over Saudi ownership, reaffirming its commitment to human rights and inclusivity.

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Xi Jinping's Chinese Underground Christian Churches Crackdown Now Targets Children, Lawyers and Online Worship

China's crackdown on underground Christian churches intensifies, targeting children, lawyers, and online worship, raising international concerns over religious freedom under Xi's 'Sinicisation'.

International Business Times UK

Killings continue on Del Monte farm in Kenya, families say, after G4S hired for security

Exclusive: Three men killed in incidents over past year allegedly involving G4S guards, who replaced in-house team after previous deaths

The Guardian - UK

Marxist, Akali, Khalistan sympathiser: Jaswant Singh Khalra was harder to place than Satluj admits

Punjab 95 – a film based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, the Punjabi human rights activist killed in illegal police custody in 1995 – finally reached audiences on July 3, when it was released on the OTT platform ZEE5 under the title Satluj. It had taken four years…

Newslaundry

Amid 'Satluj' row, Khalra's wife Paramjit Kaur urges Akal Takht to form 'People's Commission'

Paramjit Kaur Khalra requested the Akal Takht to form a commission for missing persons. This call follows renewed attention on her husband's case after a film's release. The Akal Takht will hold prayers for victims highlighted by Jaswant Singh Khalra. Kaur alleged past governments failed to deliver justice for human…

The Economic Times

PM Modi is "quintessential" politician, prefers direct contact with electorate: MEA

Ministry of External Affairs explained Prime Minister Modi's political style. He prefers direct contact with the Indian electorate, which is predominantly rural. This approach has been perfected by the Prime Minister over his terms. A similar query arose during his visit to Norway previously. India maintains its stance on human…

The Economic Times

JK Rowling claims Amnesty 'don't believe women deserve rights' in report row

JK Rowling and other gender-critical campaigners have reacted furiously after a report from human rights organisation Amnesty International…

The National (Scotland)

UK politicians don’t want to talk about sportswashing

There are plenty of British politicians who love talking about sport. It makes them appear normal, grounded and relatable to voters.

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The Economic Times

Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcement

Mexico will file criminal complaints in the United States regarding citizen deaths. These deaths occurred in immigration custody and during anti-immigration operations. The Mexican government seeks accountability for alleged homicides and human rights violations. This action follows failed diplomatic attempts to resolve these serious issues. Civil lawsuits will also target…

The Independent UK

‘We’re angry’: Campaigners protest trans guidance as scrutiny period ends

Approximately 80 people gathered at the Resisting Transphobia event in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Euronews

Europe must not ignore Egypt's persecuted Baha'is

In an Euronews opinion piece, MEP Nikos Papandreou urges the EU to press Egypt to end discrimination against the Baha'i community. He argues Cairo should honour its constitutional commitment to freedom of belief by granting Baha'is equal legal rights.

The Independent UK

US deports another group of migrants to country they have no ties to

The southern African kingdom of Eswatini accepted a fourth group of 11 individuals deported from the United States this week, predominantly from African countries, under a bilateral agreement to temporarily host third-country nationals. The Eswatini government affirmed that the fundamental rights of the migrants would be respected and protected during…

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The Guardian - AU

‘Like a father to us’: pride and protest as thousands flock to see Narendra Modi in Melbourne

Indian prime minister wows crowd of 25,000 at Marvel Stadium as he praises role of diaspora in the India-Australia success story

The Guardian - UK

Make human rights protections stronger

Letter: Prof Philip Leach and Prof Başak Çalı say governments must take action to give teeth to the European convention on human rights

The Conversation

How the British press has undermined the ECHR over many years: new study

The UK’s immigration and asylum bill has proposed restricting how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is interpreted and applied in the UK to make it easier to deport migrants.

Euronews

Belgium has the worst forever chemicals record in Europe: Are they breaching citizens' human rights?

Environmental NGO ClientEarth argue Belgian authorities have not acted despite knowing about high levels for years.

The National (Scotland)

Human rights warning over 'unrecognisable from torture' Gaza doctor ‘living in hell’

AN urgent human rights briefing has been circulated to MPs, MEPs, and members of diplomatic missions accredited to the United Nations, warning of…

The Guardian - AU

A rock star welcome and human rights protests to greet India’s prime minister Narendra Modi in Australia

Amnesty International says Albanese has opportunity to ‘reaffirm mutual commitment’ to rule of law as thousands in diaspora expected at stadium event

The Times of India

'Stop the genocide': Baloch protesters in Germany raise alarm over Pakistan atrocities

Baloch activists gathered in Bremen, Germany, to protest against what they described as a worsening human rights crisis in Pakistan's Balochistan province, accusing Pakistani authorities of enforced disappearances, custodial killings and collective punishment. Organised by the Baloch National Movement (BNM), the demonstration called on the international community and human rights…

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