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A human rights lawyer on Monday called on the government to show responsibility after the Constitutional Court invalidated an executive decree suspending four provisions of the new law against torture and enforced disappearance.

Bangkok Post

Behind Ted Cruz's Bud Light vendetta

Bud Light is simultaneously being investigated by the Senate and chastised by the Human Rights Campaign

Salon

Thousands from Indian diaspora expected to flock to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Australia visit

India's leader will address a rally which is expected to draw a crowd of up to 20,000 people who are hoping to catch a glimpse of the prime minister and listen as Mr Modi — a powerful orator — extols the virtues of the Australia-India relationship.

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Koepka clings to PGA lead in bid for fifth major, landmark LIV win

Koepka was among the stars who jumped from the PGA Tour to breakaway LIV Golf, which offered record $25 million purses for 54-hole events, despite concern over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.

The Hindu

Who was Barbara May Cameron? The poet and human rights activist celebrated in today’s Google Doodle

The late activist was born on 22 May 1954 in North Dakota

The Independent UK

NHRC issues notice to U.P. over suicide by rape survivor’s father

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on May 22 issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director-General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, on suicide by a 45-year-old farmer whose daughter was raped

The Hindu

Human rights abuses in spotlight during Indian PM visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being urged to raise human rights abuses in India when he hosts his counterpart Narendra Modi.

AAP

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Nobel winners demand release of Belarusian peace laureate Ales Bialiatski

Open letter condemning the detention of the human rights activist, who won the 2022 prize, signed by more than 100 laureates including Kazuo Ishiguro and JM Coetzee

The Guardian - UK

Protest penalties defended by SA opposition leader on basis 'your head would be cut off' in some countries

The SA Greens and Human Rights Watch condemn a remark defending SA's controversial protest penalties by opposition leader David Speirs, who said that in some countries "your head would be cut off" for taking to the streets.

ABC News

Russian mercenaries behind slaughter of 500 in Mali village, UN report finds

Report implicates Wagner group fighters in Moura atrocity, including the torture and rape of civilians

The Guardian - UK

Iran executes 3 men accused of deadly violence during anti-government protests despite international outrage

Iran has executed three men accused of deadly violence during massive anti-government protests that engulfed the country last year.

Tribune News Service

No escape, no aid as fighting intensifies in Sudan’s West Darfur

While attention has focused on the conflict in Khartoum, an uptick in violence in el-Geneina is terrifying residents.

Al Jazeera

Gary Lineker to receive ‘Sport and Human Rights’ award at ceremony in Rome

The presenter was briefly taken off air by the BBC in March after criticising the Government’s asylum policy.

The Independent UK

Iran executes three men linked to anti-government protests

The men were accused of killing a police officer and two members of a paramilitary group during last year’s protests.

Al Jazeera

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NHRC issues notice to West Bengal govt over 9 deaths in illegal firecrackers factory blast in East Midnapore: Official

KOLKATA: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued notice to the West Bengal government over the deaths of nine workers in an illegal fireckacers factory blast that happened in West Midnapore's Egra on Tuesday afternoon, said an official.

The Guardian - UK

Iran executes three men accused over anti-government protests

Human rights groups condemn executions following demonstrations that swept country last year

The Independent UK

Iran executes 3 men over violence during last year's anti-government protests

Iran has executed three men accused of deadly violence during last year’s anti-government protests despite objections from human rights groups

The Conversation

As Timor-Leste heads to the polls, here's how Australia can support its democracy

Sunday May 21 is election day in Timor-Leste, when voters decide on 65 members of parliament to represent them. Each election is a reminder of the successful regional and international cooperation that led to Timor-Leste’s independence. It’s also a reminder of the importance of Timor-Leste as an exemplar of democracy,…

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Protest penalties, including jail time and $50k fines, prompt backlash from human rights groups

In the wake of Extinction Rebellion demonstrations in the heart of Adelaide this week, proposed changes to a law relating to public protest are generating a chorus of opposition from unions and human rights groups.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s controversial Army Act: What is it, how does it work?

Government says it will try rioting protesters under the law, which was enacted in 1952 to prosecute army personnel.

The Guardian - UK

French court’s approval of Olympics AI surveillance plan fuels privacy concerns

Rights groups including Amnesty and Human Rights Watch call proposals ‘a dangerous precedent’ in open letter

Bangkok Post

Teen held on 112 charge freed after 50 days

A 15-year-old girl who had spent 50 days in detention on a charge of royal defamation walked free on Thursday afternoon after a court ordered her release, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said.

The Independent UK

UK-based group documents rights abuses since Taliban takeover of Afghanistan with 'witness map'

A U.K.-based rights group is launching an interactive map documenting human rights abuses and violence against civilians since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan nearly two years ago

Reuters

Jailed Russian opposition figure Kara-Murza faces 'psychological torture', wife says

Evgenia Kara-Murza, wife of jailed Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza, said authorities were torturing him psychologically by denying him calls with his children while he serves a 25-year sentence on charges he says are politically motivated.

Newsroom.co.nz

Myanmar minister to NZ: 'Attention is good, action is a must'

Human rights minister in exile calls on NZ to do more about abuses committed by the military regime in his home country.

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