Human Rights

‘Sonic Detective’: The artist using sound to expose crimes
A new retrospective shows how sound artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan uses audio-visual techniques to bridge art and politics.
Published On 25 Jun 2022
Cuban court sentences two dissident artists to prison terms
Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara and Maykel Castillo receive five- and nine-year terms, respectively, Cuban prosecutor says.
Published On 24 Jun 2022
Key takeaways from Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade
The ruling removes federal protections for abortion, sending questions of legality to individual US states.
Published On 24 Jun 2022
US Supreme Court shields police from ‘Miranda’ lawsuits
Top court justices rule in favour of sheriff’s deputy who was sued after suspect said officer never read him his rights.
Published On 23 Jun 2022

Imprisoned workers face disciplinary actions if they won’t perform tasks, ACLU says, and often receive little or no pay.

Pope Francis will meet Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors during his July 24-29 visit, Vatican says.

Allegations of atrocities against Indigenous inhabitants spark a German government-funded inquiry.

Photos appear to support claim that Indigenous villagers were killed in drive to force them from Kahuzi-Biega Park.

Reporters Without Borders says evidence suggests Maks Levin was killed by bullets fired at close range.

Two men are accused of ‘subverting state power’, as new human rights index ranks China last.

Thousands have been arrested since the country suspended certain civil liberties amid a crackdown on gangs.

Al Jazeera obtains photo of bullet that killed Palestinian-American Journalist.

Rapporteur accuses Myanmar military of mounting ‘relentless attacks’ on children since seizing power in February 2021.

Michelle Bachelet says ‘sociopolitical, economic and human rights crises’ are driving thousands out of the country.

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