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UN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russia in Ukraine
United Nations reports over 1,000 verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence tied to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Venezuela: Amidst limited political changes, country’s repressive apparatus remains intact, UN Fact-Finding Mission says
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UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes
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Turkey: 162 arrested in LGBTQ+ raids
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Emma Bonino, leader of abortion and divorce battles that changed Italy, dies at 78
Emma Bonino, the radical Italian politician and civil rights campaigner who led historic battles for abortion and divorce, has died at 78.
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Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
Three organizers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils have been sentenced to prison terms of up to seven years following a court ruling.
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How a former BAPS temple worker in the US got his freedom, but still seeks justice
Coverage examines the global footprint of BAPS, tracking a former US temple worker's freedom and ongoing pursuit of justice.
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Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
Afghan girls studying in secret under Taliban control are sharing "letters to the world" to highlight their defiance and desire for education.
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Iranian twins tortured so brutally for protests — hair ripped out, feet broken
Reports emerge of brutal torture and death penalty threats against twin sisters and the execution of a rapper following protests in Iran.
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Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
Austria has implemented a ban on Islamic headscarves for girls under the age of 14 as students return to school.
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Families of missing pilgrims in Tibet demand answers from China
Families of missing pilgrims are demanding answers as China enforces strict information controls following deadly Himalayan floods in Tibet.
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Indonesia's top rights body calls for police to probe poisoning of more than 2,000 students
Indonesia's top rights body is demanding a police investigation after nearly 2,000 people, including students, fell ill from free school meals.
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Whatever happened to the U.S. campaign to ban child marriage?
The United Nations has officially designated November 27 as the International Day to End Child Marriage, sparking global debate and domestic reflection.
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Countries legally obliged to consider slavery reparations, says UN committee
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Iran court sentences 10 protesters to death in Isfahan
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She fled Iran. America sent her to Africa
An Iranian dissident is fighting to return to the United States after being deported to the Central African Republic.
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Iranian mother to be executed after arrest at January protests
Death sentences and executions in Iran follow arrests made during the January 2026 protests, including a mother and a philanthropist.
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Malaysia to return 1,500 Rohingya refugees next month, despite safety fears
Malaysia plans to begin the repatriation of approximately 1,500 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar in September amid severe safety concerns.
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Myanmar human rights conditions hit new low, UN says
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Prince Harry quits board of wildlife charity after human rights abuses
Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of a wildlife charity following reports of human rights abuses.
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Despite Convictions, Activist Marks Tiananmen Horrors
Tensions rise between Beijing and Western nations following a Hong Kong court verdict involving a Tiananmen Square vigil activist.
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5 years after the U.S. left, Afghan allies reflect on life under Taliban rule
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Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
A prominent Russian anti-war politician has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for opposing the conflict in Ukraine.
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How a Ukrainian Bank Worker Came to Face Life in a Russian Prison
A Ukrainian bank worker faces a life sentence in Russia amid reports of torture and the systemic detention of Ukrainian women.
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Lebanon abolishes death penalty in landmark parliament vote
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, marking a historic first for the Middle East and the wider Arab world.
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Ukrainian prisoners recount torture, sexual abuse while in Russian detention
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Iran executes protesters in public as regime expands postwar repression, human rights groups say
Iran executes protesters in public as the regime expands postwar repression, according to human rights groups and international reporting.
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UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
UN rights chief warns Iran has executed at least 56 people since March, igniting worldwide concern over a surge in public hangings.
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Putin signs law imposing sweeping restrictions on Russians convicted in absentia
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'Long history of unlawful violence': Global watchdogs condemn Pakistan's crackdown in PoK
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China is claiming the right to punish its critics anywhere on Earth
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How does eastern Europe commemorate the Roma Holocaust?
Eastern Europe and international bodies observe European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day with events, calls to action, and educational initiatives.
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Fear grows as freedoms shrink in Uganda
The United Nations has issued urgent demands for Uganda to cease a crackdown on civic freedoms and the targeting of political dissenters.
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New scaffold in Isfahan fuels fears of imminent protester executions
Iran has publicly executed two men convicted over January protests in Isfahan despite urgent warnings from United Nations experts.
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US walks out of UN Security Council meeting as France condemns rights vote
Diplomatic tensions escalated at the UN Security Council as US envoys walked out in protest of comments made by France regarding human rights.
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US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record
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Fugitive in 1973 torture and murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured in Chile
Chile has captured Nelson Haase Mazzei, the final fugitive convicted of the 1973 torture and murder of iconic folk singer Victor Jara.
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What a Journey Through Wartime Iran Revealed
Reports from The New York Times and other outlets detail the internal struggles of a nation under the weight of wartime grief and regime conflict.
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UN rights chief Volker Turk faces opposition to new term
UN human rights chief Volker Turk has secured a second term despite formal opposition from the United States, Russia, and Israel.
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Iran executes a man convicted of killing a security force member during 2022 protests
Iran has executed prisoners linked to protests, including a man convicted of killing a security force member during the 2022 unrest.
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‘Suddenly, I Was Free’: A Chinese Pastor’s Journey From Jail to the U.S.
A Chinese pastor's transition from imprisonment to freedom in the U.S. highlights escalating religious crackdowns and persecution under Xi Jinping.
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Iran ramps up execution of political prisoners amid war with US, human rights data shows
Iran is accelerating the execution of political prisoners and protest detainees amidst an active state of war with the United States.
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British prisoner in Iran has his jail sentence extended by two years
A British man detained in Iran has received a two-year extension to his prison sentence, adding to the distress of his family.
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France to summon Russia's ambassador over "sabotage and espionage in a dozen European countries"
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LGBTQ cruise denied entry to Egypt after being barred from Turkey
An LGBTQ cruise featuring Patti LuPone is denied entry to ports in Egypt following a prior rejection in Turkey.
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UN inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor jailed by Israel
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Former Syrian Officials Found Guilty in Torture of Pro-Democracy Protesters
An Austrian court has issued convictions against former Syrian intelligence officials for crimes related to the torture of pro-democracy protesters.
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Opinion | I thought it was AI or art. It was a Palestinian zip-tied to a pole in Gaza
An authentic image of a Palestinian man zip-tied to a pole in Gaza has sparked an investigation into allegations of military abuse.
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Thirty-two years on, young Rwandans reflect on progress, pain and hope
Rwanda marks thirty-two years since liberation, with a focus on generational reflection and national unity.
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UN human rights chief sounds ‘red alert’ over violence around Sudan’s el-Obeid city
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China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law
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Chinese dissident who fled to South Korea by dinghy arrives in Canada
A Chinese dissident has reached Canada after a trans-oceanic journey by dinghy that began with an escape to South Korea.
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Iran-Egypt ‘Pride Match’ Stirs Conversation About Persecution
A World Cup clash between Iran and Egypt in Seattle has sparked global discussions on pride and political persecution.
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Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024
Kenyan authorities have arrested hundreds of individuals during anniversary commemorations of the deadly 2024 protests.
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U.N. Report Says Israeli Killings of Gaza Children Post-Truce Amount to Genocide
A U.N. independent commission finds that Israel has continued to commit genocide by deliberately targeting children in Gaza following a truce.
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Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
An Iranian singer has been sentenced to 74 lashes after appearing in a performance online without wearing a hijab.
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Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says
A UN commission of inquiry report alleging the deliberate targeting of children in Gaza has prompted international attention and debate.
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Iranian woman among migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic
US deportation flight lands Iranian activist and other migrants in conflict‑ridden Central African Republic, sparking legal and humanitarian scrutiny.
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Pope Leo XIV addresses difficult questions about selfishness, suicide, and forgiveness
Pope Leo XIV addresses complex moral and humanitarian issues during a high-profile visit to the Canary Islands.
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Crackdown on Afghan protests against arrests of women killed at least 1 person, UN says
Afghanistan’s rare protests over women’s arrests turn deadly as Taliban enforces dress code crackdown