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In a significant move, the Democratic Republic of Congo has asked for an emergency session of the U.N. Human Rights Council following the takeover of Goma by the M23 rebels, …
Congo Calls for U.N. Rights Council Emergency Session on Goma Read More
Stringent Travel Controls on Uyghurs Human Rights Watch’s latest report reveals that the Chinese government rigorously controls Uyghurs wishing to travel abroad or visit relatives in Xinjiang. According to Yalkun …
China’s Control Over Uyghurs: Travel Restrictions and Human Rights Violations Read More
Human Rights Crisis in GeorgiaTbilisi’s human rights landscape is darkening as journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli enters her third week on a hunger strike in Rustavi Prison. Her health is deteriorating, with …
Georgia Faces Human Rights Crisis Amidst Crackdown on Dissent Read More
Signs of Hope Amidst Turmoil in Asia In 2024, Human Rights Watch (HRW) revealed a flicker of hope for democracy and human rights in the Asia-Pacific region amid persistent challenges. …
HRW 2025 Report: Hope and Hardships in Asia’s Human Rights Landscape Read More
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed disbelief over the staggering number of atrocities committed in Syria. He highlighted the necessity for transitional justice following the regime …
U.N. Rights Chief Highlights Shocking Atrocities and Need for Justice in Syria Read More
In November 2023, Ian Fry, the inaugural U.N. Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights, engaged with stakeholders in the Philippines to evaluate the state of environmental and human …
Voices of the Tumandok: Navigating Rights Amidst Development Read More
A Tanzanian human rights activist, Maria Sarungi Tsehai, disclosed that she was kidnapped in Nairobi due to her critiques of the Tanzanian government. During her abduction by unidentified men, she …
Tanzanian Activist’s Abduction in Kenya Raises Alarms Over Human Rights Read More
In a fervent appeal, Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign has urged the Thai government to suspend the deportation of 48 Uyghur asylum seekers who risk their lives if returned …
Save Uyghur Campaign Calls for Thailand to Protect Asylum Seekers Read More
In a significant ruling, the U.N. Human Rights Committee revealed that Australia breached a human rights treaty by detaining asylum seekers, including minors, in a remote facility on Nauru. Even …
UN Criticizes Australia for Violating Refugees’ Rights in Offshore Detention Read More
The United Nations, through its human rights chief Volker Türk, has raised urgent concerns over a stark rise in executions in Iran. Türk characterized the situation as “deeply disturbing,” emphasizing …
UN Urges Iran to Halt Rising Executions Amid Human Rights Concerns Read More