Human Rights

UN chief calls on Taliban to uphold women’s rights
Antonio Guterres also warned that ‘Afghanistan is hanging by a thread’ as millions are struggling to survive.
Published On 26 Jan 2022
US approves $2.5bn arms sale to Egypt, despite rights concerns
The announcement comes as US legislators again call on the Biden administration to withhold military aid to Egypt.
Published On 26 Jan 2022
HRW says staffer was targeted with Israeli-made Pegasus spyware
The Israeli NSO Group’s technology has been used by governments to target political opponents, activists and reporters.
Published On 26 Jan 2022
Canada: Indigenous community finds 93 potential unmarked graves
Williams Lake First Nation unveils findings of preliminary search at former ‘residential school’ known for abuse.
Published On 25 Jan 2022

Cuban prosecutor’s office says 710 people have been referred to trials in relation to anti-government protests in July.

Ahmed Jaffar Mohammed Ali was extradited despite an ECHR ruling he not be sent home pending further investigations.

Human Rights Watch urged the European Union to ‘seriously reconsider its move’ amid Egypt’s human rights record.

Kakwenza Rukirabashaija was arrested in December for allegedly offending President Museveni and his son on Twitter.

Air raid by Saudi-led coalition that targeted a telecoms facility in Hodeidah was blamed for knocking out the internet.

Indigenous land defenders explain why they are prepared to put their lives on the line to protect their lands.

UN expresses outrage over arrest of Osman, citing a ‘pattern of violence against women’s rights activists’ in Sudan.

Protesters accuse the Chinese state of committing genocide and torture against the Muslim Uighur minority.

At least 200 Palestinians were killed by Zionist gangs in the village of Tantura, which was razed in 1948.

Antonio Guterres condemns air raids by Saudi-led coalition on Saada city and urges all parties to protect civilians.

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