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In a notable ruling, the Berlin Administrative Court has temporarily halted the deportation of Irish citizen Shane O’Brien, pending his conviction on charges of ‘Insult’. Alongside O’Brien, three other pro-Palestine …
Berlin Court Halts Deportation of Pro-Palestine Activist Shane O’Brien Read More
Matthew Smith, a Mainer and CEO of the nonprofit Fortify Rights, is suing the Trump administration over economic sanctions that he claims hinder his investigation into human rights abuses in …
Mainer Challenges Trump’s Sanctions Impacting Human Rights Investigations Read More
On 6 February 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled an Executive Order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. This move aims to obstruct …
Impact of Trump’s Sanctions on the ICC: A Threat to Global Human Rights Read More
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has decisively dismissed Sir Philip Green’s attempt to block UK politicians from using parliamentary privilege to reveal the names of individuals under court …
ECHR Dismisses Sir Philip Green’s Challenge on Parliamentary Privilege Read More
Guantánamo Bay, a detention camp established by the United States in January 2002, stands as a haunting symbol of over two decades of injustice and human rights violations. Initially created …
Guantánamo Bay: A Tale of Torture and Injustice Read More
This week’s focus on human rights shines a spotlight on crucial issues threatening freedom and human dignity globally. Research indicates that democratic backsliding is a worrying trend, especially in relation …
This Week’s Spotlight on Human Rights: Press Freedom Under Siege and More Read More
The Berlin state constitutional court is poised to address a pivotal matter regarding urban transport this Wednesday, focusing on the feasibility of banning cars from the city centre. This challenge …
Berlin Court Set to Decide On Car Ban in City Centre Read More
In a dramatic turn, over 200 Venezuelan migrants were recently deported from the United States to El Salvador, invoking the archaic Alien Enemies Act of 1798. While accused of links …
Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants Raises Human Rights Red Flags Read More
The recent arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. and Columbia University graduate, has drawn global attention and condemnation. This incident, marked by sharp criticism from …
Erosion of Free Speech: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil and Administrative Overreach Read More
In a significant shift within South Korea’s political landscape, the Constitutional Court reinstated Han Duck-soo as prime minister, overturning his impeachment. This ruling diverges sharply from the ongoing case of …
Awaiting Justice: South Koreans Anticipate Court’s Verdict on Presidential Impeachment Read More