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Guantanamo deportations: What’s Trump’s plan? Why is it controversial?

The US president wants to send unauthorised immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, a prison notorious for the abuse of inmates.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025

Human Rights Commission considers discrimination complaint against Peter Dutton over Gaza comments

Complaint lists numerous public comments by the Liberal leader, a staunch supporter of Israel, which it alleges show discriminatory behaviour towards Palestinians, Muslims and Jews

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2025

Inside Guantanamo Bay: From Terrorist Detention to Potential Migrant Housing Under Trump's Orders

The Guantanamo Bay detention camp, often shrouded in secrecy, is a sprawling facility divided into multiple compounds, each with varying levels of security and accommodation.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

US President Trump to transfer undocumented immigrants to Guantanamo

The Guantanamo Bay detention centre has garnered a reputation for human rights abuses during the US ‘war on terror’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025

HRW Report: Israel Endangers Pregnant Women In Gaza

Human Rights Watch report reveals dire risks faced by pregnant women in Gaza due to Israeli actions, urging urgent humanitarian aid and support.

Top News · Jan 29, 2025

US Military Deportations Raise Concerns In Latin America

Recent deportations of migrants via U.S. military planes raise concerns in Latin America. Human rights advocates criticize the use of military resources in...

Top News · Jan 29, 2025

David Lammy urged to help save Iranian political prisoners from execution

An international group of academics, legal and political figures has written to the UN Commissioner for Human Rights urging him to step in to halt…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025

Engineering the social: Students in this course use systems thinking to help solve human rights, disease and homelessness

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025

‘Five babies in incubator’: HRW on danger to pregnant women, babies in Gaza

Human Rights Watch finds Israel has violated rights of pregnant women and girls, with no end in sight.

Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025

Belarus' Lukashenko Wins Controversial Election, Opposition Calls It A Sham

Belarus' President Lukashenko's controversial reelection raises international concerns over human rights violations and lack of democracy in the country.

Top News · Jan 27, 2025