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Sudan army allies intentionally targeting civilians: HRW

A new report by Human Rights Watch says SAF-allied groups committed acts that may amount to war crimes.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025

Rajasthan: Minor Hindu girls raped, forced to convert in Beawar; complaint filed with NHRC

The case involving the forced conversion, rape, and exploitation of Beawar girls has now been brought before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Dynamite News · Feb 25, 2025

US scraps order linking arms sales to international law

Trump revokes Biden-era policy, prompted by Israel’s Gaza war, restricting US arms sales over human rights concerns.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025

M23 militia’s advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told

DRC prime minister tells human rights council fighting has left about 450,000 without shelter after camps destroyed

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025

UN chief Guterres says human rights are being suffocated by autocrats and warmongers

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says human rights are being “suffocated” around the world

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Keeping Rohingya children out of schools is a denial of basic rights

As India grapples with the Donald Trump government’s crackdown on illegal immigration, the Supreme Court is hearing a writ petition to grant a stay on a December 2024 circular from the Delhi government refusing admission to Rohingya children who the government categorises as ‘illegal migrants’.

Newslaundry · Feb 24, 2025

DRC vs Rwanda at the African Court: why it could be a decisive moment for human rights and justice on the continent

As the armed conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rages on, calls are being made for non-military solutions.

The Conversation · Feb 23, 2025

Scottish Government to face vote on state funding for arms companies

THE Scottish Government will face a vote on suspending its support for arms companies in the wake of a weapons giant posting record profits, The…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2025

Equalities regulator ‘concerned’ by reports of Government transitioning guide

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it wants to meet with Scotland’s Health Secretary, Neil Gray.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Costa Rica Facilitates Deportation Of Migrants From Various Nations

Costa Rica acts as a layover for deportees from various countries, including minors, before repatriation. Human rights concerns raised over detention condi...

Top News · Feb 21, 2025