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Australia breached human rights treaty, UN body rules

Australia remains responsible for the arbitrary detention of refugees and asylum seekers in offshore processing facilities in Nauru, a UN committee has ruled.

AAP · Jan 10, 2025

The UN says Australia violated human rights law, but it’s unlikely to change the way we treat refugees

The United Nations Human Rights Committee has ruled that Australia breached international human rights law by detaining a group of young asylum seekers in immigration detention in Nauru.

The Conversation · Jan 10, 2025

Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules

United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processing

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2025

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Venezuela's Opposition Leader María Corina Machado's Detention by Maduro Regime Faces Global Condemnation

The move to attack Machado heightened global concern over Venezuela's political crisis

Latin Times · Jan 9, 2025

The Great Joanne Eisen

Joanne Eisen and Paul Gallant advanced human rights globally by telling the stories of the victims of oppression

Reason · Jan 9, 2025

Venezuelan President Maduro Faces International Criticism

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces scrutiny over alleged electoral fraud and human rights abuses. Economic collapse, mass protests, and internationa...

Jimmy Carter's Legacy Of Racial Progress And Humanitarianism

Explore the legacy of Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, in promoting racial equality and human rights.

Americans Detained In Venezuela Amid Political Tensions

Venezuelan President Maduro's third term marked by arrests of Americans and human rights concerns amidst political turmoil.

Did The Bone-Chilling True Story Of South Korea’s Brother’s Home Inspire Squid Game?

The Brothers Home atrocity is considered to be one of the darkest human rights violations in South Korean history.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 8, 2025

Former Cambodian opposition MP shot dead in Bangkok ‘assassination’

Lim Kimya, 74, had refused to flee Cambodia even after former PM Hun Sen threatened to make opposition MPs lives ‘hell’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2025

Former President Jimmy Carter's Global Human Rights Advocacy

Explore Former President Jimmy Carter's impactful commitment to human rights and diplomacy, as he engaged with global leaders and controversial groups to p...

Lebanon approves extradition of Egyptian activist al-Qaradawi to UAE

Amnesty International warns Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi could be at risk of human rights violations if extradited to UAE.

Al Jazeera · Jan 7, 2025

Strasbourg court finds Greece guilty of ‘systematic’ pushback of asylum seekers

In ‘potentially trailblazing’ decision, European court of human rights finds country engaging in illicit deportations

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025

European Court Rules Greece Illegally Deported Migrants

European Court of Human Rights rules Greece unlawfully deported a woman to Turkey, highlighting systematic 'pushbacks' at the border. Ongoing debate on mig...

European court rules against Greece over migrant’s illegal deportation, calls practice 'systematic'

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Greece illegally deported a Turkish woman in 2019

The Guardian - US · Jan 7, 2025

World’s climate fight needs fundamental reform, UN expert says: ‘Some states are not acting in good faith’

Special rapporteur Elisa Morgera criticizes ‘ineffective’ status quo and says focus must be on ‘deep, systemic inequalities’

Congo Resumes Death Penalty For Treason Cases After 18 Years

Over 170 death row inmates in Congo transferred for execution, sparking debates on human rights and justice in the legal system.

Capital & Main · Jan 6, 2025

‘I Have So Much Fear That They’re Going to Torture Me’

The U.S. keeps deporting people back to El Salvador, where they're likely to be imprisoned and tortured.

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Congo Resumes Executions For Urban Bandits In High-Security Prison

Over 170 death row inmates transferred for execution in Congo. Concerns raised over human rights violations and need for comprehensive crime prevention str...

Congo Resumes Death Penalty, Executes 102 Men For Robbery

The resumption of capital executions in Congo sparks debate on human rights and crime prevention strategies, raising concerns about justice and ethics.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

Legal aid cuts deny parents their human rights, says ex-supreme court president

Exclusive: David Neuberger believes lack of access to state-funded lawyers for family disputes is ‘wrong in principle’

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2025

Palestinian Authority suppresses criticism of Jenin operation in West Bank

The PA’s ban on Al Jazeera is part of a broader crackdown on those criticising its operation in the Jenin camp.

Human Rights Group Demands Information On Detained Palestinian Hospital Director

Human rights group seeks information on detained Palestinian hospital director in Israel. Concerns raised over his whereabouts and treatment.

Latin Times · Jan 2, 2025

Saudi Executes At Least 338 People In 2024: AFP Tally

Human rights group Amnesty International, which has been documenting executions in the kingdom since the 1990s, has said the previous highs were 196 in 2022 and 192 in 1995.

Israeli Strike Kills 11 Palestinians, Including Gaza Police Officials

Israeli strike in Al-Mawasi, Gaza kills 11 Palestinians, including police officials, amid ongoing conflict and aid restrictions. Human rights agencies rais...

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