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In the dark of February 19, 2025, Abdoul Sacko, a distinguished civil society leader in Guinea, vanished from his home in Conakry. Gunmen stormed his residence, brutally assaulting him before …
Guinean Activist Abdoul Sacko Resurfaces with Evidence of Torture After Abduction Read More
In a significant win for human rights, Sihem Bensedrine, a prominent Tunisian activist, was released from jail following an appeals court ruling. The 74-year-old, who led the now-dissolved Truth and …
Tunisia Court Orders Release of Human Rights Activist Sihem Bensedrine Read More
A Tunisian appeals court granted the release of prominent human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, previously imprisoned since August, yet she remains unable to leave the country owing to ongoing charges. …
Tunisian Court Releases Human Rights Activist Sihem Bensedrine Read More
In a moment of both relief and caution, renowned Tunisian human rights advocate Sihem Bensedrine emerged from Manouba prison, greeted by the evening air after an appeals court decision led …
Tunisian Rights Activist Sihem Bensedrine Released from Prison Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges Read More
In a noteworthy development, a Thai court has acknowledged the legitimacy of a petition aimed at securing the release of 43 Uyghurs, who have lingered for over ten years in …
Thai Court Reviews Petition for Release of Detained Uyghurs Amid Rights Concerns Read More
In a compelling roundtable discussion co-hosted by the University of Pretoria’s Centre for Human Rights and the Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders, UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor addressed the …
UN Special Rapporteur Addresses Human Rights Defenders’ Safety at UP Roundtable Read More
In a tragic turn of events, the Baloch human rights organisation Paank has raised its voice against the brutal killing of Mehraj, a 9th-grade student from Balochistan, allegedly by military-backed …
Baloch Rights Group Condemns Killing of Student Amid Ongoing Violence in Balochistan Read MoreIn Thailand, 48 Uyghur men, who have languished in detention for a decade, are on the brink of forced repatriation to China. They fled widespread repression from their homeland, only …
Uyghur Men in Thailand: A Fight Against Transnational Repression Read MoreA recent report from independent experts mandated by the UN Human Rights Council has unveiled that Belarusian authorities are engaged in widespread human rights violations, some constituting crimes against humanity, …
UN Report Exposes Systematic Human Rights Violations in Belarus Read MoreIn Cameroon’s North-West and South-West regions, a torrent of violence has surged since 2016, spurred by armed separatist groups vying for autonomy for the Anglophone minority. Attacks against communities have …
Cameroon’s Ngarbuh Massacre: Seeking Justice Amidst Delays Read More