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In Libya, an alarming wave of repression against humanitarian organisations is taking shape, raising serious concerns among international rights groups. On April 2, 2025, Libya’s Internal Security Agency (ISA), aligned …
Libyan Authorities Intensify Crackdown on NGOs Aiding Migrants and Refugees Read More
In a dramatic shift, Pakistan is expelling a substantial number of Afghan nationals, labelling it a push for repatriation amidst disapproval from the Taliban regime in Kabul, who decry the …
Pakistan’s Migrant Crackdown: The Harsh Reality for Afghan Refugees Read More
In Pakistan, a heavy cloud looms overhead as the government enforces a plan to forcibly repatriate Afghan nationals. This initiative puts over 844,499 Afghans at risk of returning to a …
The Plight of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Stories of Courage and Survival Read More
As the April 10 deadline looms for Pakistan to commence deportations of Afghans, Human Rights First implores the Pakistani government to halt these actions, which risk sending individuals back into …
Human Rights First Calls to Halt Afghan Deportations and Revive Resettlement Read More
Amnesty International has called for the immediate retraction of Pakistan’s unsettling ‘Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’, which seeks to forcibly remove Afghan nationals from Islamabad and Rawalpindi by the 31 March …
Call to Withdraw Pakistan’s Controversial Repatriation Plan for Afghan Refugees Read More
In Azerbaijan, a chilling resemblance to Agatha Christie’s narrative unfolds, where opposition figures, activists, journalists, and scholars are ensnared in a web of repression, echoing the haunting silence of an …
Political Repressions in Azerbaijan: A Modern-Day Tragedy Read More
Amnesty International has expressed grave concerns over escalating human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly since the M23 rebel group captured Goma in January. The organisation …
Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over M23 Rebel Abuses in DRC Read MoreA prominent rights group has highlighted a troubling increase in pressure from Pakistani authorities on Afghan refugees, compelling them to return to Afghanistan where they are likely to face persecution …
Increased Pressure on Afghan Refugees Sparks Urgency for Action Read More
On Thursday, the European Parliament decisively condemned Thailand for human rights infractions, particularly concerning its lese-majeste law and the deportation of Uyghur refugees to China. The statement highlighted that Thai …
European Parliament Denounces Thailand’s Human Rights Violations Read MoreOn Thursday, the European Parliament passed strong resolutions addressing human rights violations in Thailand, Sudan, and Azerbaijan. They condemned Thailand’s lese-majesty law and the deportation of Uyghur refugees, urging the …
European Parliament Addresses Human Rights Violations in Thailand, Sudan, and Azerbaijan Read More