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Serbian authorities have detained multiple police officers, including a high-ranking commander, following allegations of torture and force against protesters.
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Russia has formally withdrawn from the Council of Europe's anti-torture convention, ending independent inspections of its prison systems.
The UN is demanding an urgent investigation into the death of a Human Rights staff member while held in Houthi custody in Yemen.
A human rights lawyer couple in Pakistan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after moving barricades along the England cricket team's bus route.
A transgender school bus driver's firing after wearing a skimpy dress and naming the route the 'Lolita Line' sparks widespread media coverage.
Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa faces a cumulative 34-year prison term after new convictions under Thailand royal defamation laws.
French Senate’s new “make rioters pay” bill, sparking rights outcry as it authorises $11,000 fines for protest‑related damage.
Acclaimed film director Jafar Panahi faces a new five-year prison sentence in Iran following his return home.
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A U.N. human rights panel finds Israel committed genocidal acts and crimes against humanity in the West Bank.
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An Australian judge rejects a convicted murderer's human rights challenge against a prison ban on the iconic Vegemite spread.
A European Parliament vice-president ends a hunger strike regarding Oleshky as winter approaches in occupied Ukraine.
Six Christians, including a minor, have been detained in Egypt after posting a TikTok comedy clip that authorities deemed offensive to Islam.
Police report a rising death toll of at least 48 people following a raid by gunmen on a village in Nigeria's Taraba state.
Kenya's judicial system moves toward sentencing cult leaders for mass murder as activists highlight systemic failures.
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has spoken with her son for the first time in over five years amid new diplomatic gestures.
Global rights outcry grows as the Trump administration ramps up third-country US deportations to over 16,000 people.
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A federal judge blocks Trump administration sanctions against human rights groups aiding the International Criminal Court.
Global reports detail how Iran is utilizing war conditions to intensify a deadly domestic crackdown on dissent.
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South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
An Iranian protester is executed hours after a phone wedding, drawing intense global media scrutiny.
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Coverage marks three years since the October 7 attacks, focusing on ongoing devastation, grief, and survival in Gaza.
An Egyptian fact-checking newsroom faces terrorism charges following detentions and allegations of forced confessions.
A rare police raid on a Taipei gay bar triggers public protests, disciplinary actions, and an apology from the mayor.
The Trump administration is redirecting millions in U.S. human rights and democracy funding toward far-right causes and projects abroad.
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Coverage centers on a Manoto documentary detailing January protests and massacres in Iran through citizens' own voices.
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An Iranian pop star trades a fine for 74 lashes after a hijab‑less video sparks rights‑group outcry over torture claims
Mexican investigators announce a significant break in the case of 43 missing students, introducing new leads and extradition requests.
The US Senate has blocked a resolution seeking a formal report on human rights violations and Israeli violence within the West Bank.
Debates over AI consciousness and morality intensify as Anthropic attempts to instill ethics into its Claude models through constitutional frameworks.
President Sheinbaum maintains that the investigation into the disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students remains open as new remains and suspects emerge.
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A severe humanitarian crisis grips Russian-occupied Oleshky as food supplies collapse and residents resort to eating weeds.
The United Nations adds over sixty companies to its settlements blacklist, prompting sharp reactions from Israeli businesses.
Protests erupt across Spain following the forced eviction of an 87-year-old woman named Maricarmen from her longtime home.
United Nations reports over 1,000 verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence tied to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Emma Bonino, the radical Italian politician and civil rights campaigner who led historic battles for abortion and divorce, has died at 78.
Three organizers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils have been sentenced to prison terms of up to seven years following a court ruling.
Coverage examines the global footprint of BAPS, tracking a former US temple worker's freedom and ongoing pursuit of justice.
Afghan girls studying in secret under Taliban control are sharing "letters to the world" to highlight their defiance and desire for education.
Reports emerge of brutal torture and death penalty threats against twin sisters and the execution of a rapper following protests in Iran.
Austria has implemented a ban on Islamic headscarves for girls under the age of 14 as students return to school.
Families of missing pilgrims are demanding answers as China enforces strict information controls following deadly Himalayan floods in Tibet.
Indonesia's top rights body is demanding a police investigation after nearly 2,000 people, including students, fell ill from free school meals.
The United Nations has officially designated November 27 as the International Day to End Child Marriage, sparking global debate and domestic reflection.