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HRW documents ‘apparent war crimes’ by Russian forces in Ukraine

Leading US-based rights group says Russian forces had subjected civilians to summary executions, torture in two regions.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2022

US Charges Chinese Agents, American Citizen with Spying

The United States said Wednesday it had charged four Chinese intelligence officers with helping an American citizen spy on prominent critics of China. Together all five conspired to silence Chinese dissidents, pro-democracy activists and human rights leaders, New York prosecutors said in a statement. The US citizen -- 73-year-old Shujun…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 18, 2022

Russian soldiers 'encouraged Ukrainian cancer patient to hang himself' new report claims

A new report from Human Rights Watch features a catalogue of "abhorrent, unlawful, and cruel" war crimes committed by Vladimir Putin's forces since the invasion began in February

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022

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UN experts say mass eviction of Palestinians a possible war crime

UN experts alarmed by Israel High Court’s ruling on Masafer Yatta and the risk of forcible transfer of Palestinians.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2022

U.S. official meets Tibetan delegates in Dharamshala

U.S. Special Coordinator on Tibet Uzra Zeya is also expected to meet with the Dalai Lama

The Hindu · May 18, 2022

Human Rights Watch documents 'apparent war crimes' by Russia in Ukraine

A leading human rights watchdog said on Wednesday it had documented further cases of "apparent war crimes" by Russian troops in two regions in Ukraine.

Reuters · May 18, 2022

HRW decries ‘serious human rights violations’ in Burundi

The rights group says authorities have responded to attacks nationwide with a heavy-handed approach.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2022

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The rights of refugees in Africa are under threat: what can be done

In April 2022, 70 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were reportedly detained and then deported by the Zimbabwe government. Once back in the DRC, their government rejected 15 of them, who were sent back to detention facilities in Harare. The incident raises legal questions around human rights…

The Conversation · May 18, 2022

Human rights expert urges Home Secretary not to extradite Julian Assange

The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights warned that extradition would have a ‘chilling effect’ on media freedom.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Sri Lanka's economic crisis: 'It's not looking good' for Rajapaksa family

Sri Lanka is in the grip of its worst economic crisis in decades, facing depleted petrol reserves, food shortages and a chronic lack of medical supplies. More than a month of mainly peaceful protests against the government's handling of the economy turned deadly last week when supporters of the former…

France 24 · May 18, 2022

Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah’s health worsens in Egyptian prison

Egypt rights body urges authorities to transfer activist to better facility, as his family calls for his release.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2022

Human Rights Watch documents more accounts of Russian war crimes against Ukrainian civilians

A new Human Rights Watch report documents claims of torture, summary execution and other abuses of civilians by Russian forces in north-eastern Ukraine.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

NHRC flags pollution effect on human rights

In advisory, it urges Centre and States to take action

The Hindu · May 18, 2022

Mexico's official list of missing people passes 100,000, with few cases ever solved

Mexico marks a grim milestone: The number of people officially listed as disappeared now exceeds 100,000. Many are victims of drug cartels, journalists, human rights advocates and Indigenous people.

WEKU · May 18, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat · May 18, 2022

UN Calls on Tehran to Halt Imminent Execution of Dual Iranian-Swedish Doctor

The UN human rights office has urged Iran to halt the execution order of Swedish-Iranian academic Ahmadreza Djalali and reverse his death sentence. "We are deeply alarmed by the imminent execution in the Islamic Republic of Iran of Swedish-Iranian doctor, and academic Ahmedreza Djalali," UN rights office spokeswoman Liz Throssell…

The Hindu · May 17, 2022

U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibet Uzra Zeya to visit India and Nepal

Washington U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues Uzra Zeya will travel to India and Nepal this

Reuters · May 17, 2022

UN rights office urges Iran to halt imminent execution of Swedish-Iranian academic

The U.N. human rights office's spokesperson on Tuesday urged Iran to halt the imminent execution of Swedish-Iranian academic Ahmadreza Djalali and reverse his death sentence.

Reuters · May 17, 2022

North Korea COVID outbreak could have 'devastating' impact on human rights -UN office

Measures taken in North Korea to fight the first reported COVID-19 outbreak could have "devastating" consequences for human rights in the country, a spokesperson for the U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Musk's China ties add potential risks to Twitter purchase

Elon Musk’s ties to China through his role as electric car brand Tesla’s biggest shareholder could add complexity to his bid to buy Twitter

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Rights groups say new Cuba penal code tougher on dissent

Cuba’s parliament has approved a new penal code that officials say modernizes the country’s laws but that human rights groups warn tightens already strict limits on dissent

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2022

UK MPs call for independent probe into Abu Akleh killing

Shadow minister for Middle East and North Africa joins other MPs in demanding accountability for Abu Akleh’s killing.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

Taliban dissolve Afghanistan's Human Rights Commission, other key bodies

Taliban authorities in Afghanistan dissolved five key departments of the former U.S.-backed government, including the country's Human Rights Commission, deeming them unnecessary in the face of a financial crunch, an official said on Monday.

The Conversation · May 16, 2022

Rwanda: LGBT rights are protected on paper, but discrimination and homophobia persist

“From today, I no longer want to be called your mother, if you don’t want to change you can leave my house and come back when you are a transformed person, when you are a man.” Chris (not his real name) a queer transgender person from Rwanda recalls the words…

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Israel's top Catholic prelate condemns police funeral attack

Israel's top Catholic prelate says the police attack on mourners during a funeral for an Al Jazeera journalist was a “severe” violation of human rights

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022

No thanks, Ma’am. For LGBT campaigners like me, your jubilee is nothing to celebrate

I was asked to join the Queen’s pageant as a ‘national treasure’, but I won’t take part in this public relations exercise, says human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell

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