Stories tagged “Human Rights.”
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Malawi: Police Commissioner Retired After Sexual Exploitation Accusations
A Malawi Police commissioner has been retired after being found guilty of sexually exploiting 45 female officers. Human rights groups deem the punishment inadequate.
A law firm has petitioned Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) over the alleged continued detention of 17-year-old Faith Barnabas, despite a Federal High Court order for her release.
The United Nations human rights agency and the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates have condemned a days-long Israeli settler siege of Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra. The two statements were issued on Thursday, as dozens o…
Burkina Faso: Several Personalities to Face Assassination Charges in Norbert Zongo Case
Three individuals, including François Compaoré, the brother of former President Blaise Compaoré, are set to face trial for the 1998 assassination of investigative journalist Norbert Zongo and three companions, though an appeal has temporarily delayed the proceedings.
Three men were executed on the same day in the US for the first time in 15 years. Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez was put to death by the state of Oklahoma, followed by Darrell Hines in Tennessee and Jeremy Williams in Alabama. The executions were a rare triple procedure that und…
In Ethiopia, five detained journalists pressured to apologise for terrorism
Ethiopian authorities are reportedly pressuring five journalists, detained for three years on terrorism charges, to apologize for their alleged involvement in an insurgency in exchange for freedom.
The Imole Campaign Council has urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate political violence, killings, and property destruction in Esa Oke, Osun State, following recent fatalities.
France Accuses Iran of 'Bloodshed' Over Use of Death Penalty
France accused Iran of 'bloodshed' over the use of the death penalty, sparking a war of words between senior diplomats. The French Foreign Ministry confirmed Paris's prominent role in a campaign condemning executions in Iran.
Last-Minute Measures to Reinforce Border Control in Ceuta and Melilla
The Spanish government has begun installing a new maritime barrier in Melilla to reinforce border control, following a recent influx of migrants from Morocco. Meanwhile, Save the Children estimates that around 4,000 unaccompanied minors remain outside the protection syste…
Internal records obtained by WIRED reveal how US Customs and Border Protection employees and contractors were accused of abusing sensitive government databases for personal reasons. The records contain hundreds of allegations of misuse of law enforcement databases, includ…
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Watchdog Demands Charges Against Activist Bhekimpilo Mbedzi Be Dropped
Amnesty International has called on Zimbabwean authorities to immediately drop all charges against political activist Bhekimpilo Mbedzi, who was arrested for calling for protests against Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3.
Iran's top diplomat has lashed out at France for its hypocrisy over human rights and international law, pointing to its support for the Israeli regime's actions in Gaza and aggression against Iran.
Mali: One Year After Arrests for "Attempted Coup d'État," Military Personnel Still Not Judged
One year after the initial arrests of Malian military personnel for an alleged coup attempt, dozens remain detained without trial, despite a French intelligence agent involved in the same plot having been sentenced.
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate has documented 108 attacks by Israeli forces and settlers against Palestinian journalists and media workers in the occupied West Bank last month. The violations ranged from detention and beating to interrogation, obstruction of covera…
Israel's military closed the West Bank village of Taybeh to nonresidents to prevent growing attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers. The order only applies to Israelis and not Palestinians.
Judge, jury, mob and the case for community policing, By Funke Adeoye
An opinion piece advocates for genuine community policing in Nigeria to combat mob justice, asserting that the legal framework already exists within the Police Act 2020.
Palestinians in the Bedouin village of Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank face ongoing settler violence and demolitions, highlighted during a wedding that coincided with Indigenous Peoples' Day.
The Crisis in Ceuta Gives Leverage to Supporters of Migrant Deportation Centers Outside the EU
The crisis in Ceuta has given new momentum to supporters of migrant deportation centers outside the EU. Italy's interior minister, Matteo Piantedosi, has called for the EU to build such centers to combat irregular immigration. Other countries, including Austria, Greece, a…
Influx of migrants in Ceuta: AMDH reports 111 people in detention on the Moroccan side
Following an unprecedented influx of migrants to the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) reports 111 people are in provisional detention on the Moroccan side, with some already receiving prison sentences.
South Africa commemorates 1956 Women's March - but fight for freedom isn't over
South Africa commemorates the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women's March against apartheid pass laws, acknowledging its historical significance while highlighting ongoing struggles with gender-based violence, poverty, and inequality.
Jaswant Singh Khalra, a human rights activist, was killed 30 years ago. His daughter, Navkiran Kaur Khalra, reflects on his life, legacy, and the long fight for justice.
DR Congo's case against Rwanda moves ahead as World Court sets timetable
The International Court of Justice has established a timetable for the Democratic Republic of Congo's case against Rwanda, accusing Kigali of violating international law since 1996.
The Democratic Republic of Congo reinstated the death penalty in 2024 after a two-decade moratorium, leading to an estimated 1,400 death row inmates and sparking intense national debate.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has spoken about the protests in December 2023, saying that the country should not have reached this point. He also accused the US of arming protesters and questioned the number of deaths reported.
Bangladesh's former cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's home was attacked with petrol bombs shortly after he participated in a virtual press conference with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The incident took place in Magura, and police have not officially confirmed the …
The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, has expressed alarm over the rise in executions and death sentences in Iran since March, with at least 56 people executed on national security-related charges. He also raised concerns about the country's judicial processes and the u…
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a video purporting to show a civilian being chased and attacked by a Russian drone in the city of Kherson. The drone carried explosives and hunted a man selling vegetables on the side of a road before detonating right next to him.
Malawi's Civic Space in Danger of Collapse, Activists Warn - As Arrests and New Red Tape Spark Fears of Crackdown
Civil society campaigners in Malawi warn that the country's civic space is on the verge of collapse due to political polarisation, reputational attacks, licensing issues, and funding shortfalls.
Sudan: Legal Expert Calls for Activating International Litigation Mechanisms to Hold Militia and Supporters Accountable
A legal expert in Sudan calls for activating international litigation mechanisms to hold the Rapid Support Forces militia and its supporters accountable for war crimes and genocide.
Guinea's opposition collective, Forces Vives de Guinée (FVG), has rejected the country's current institutions and called on "patriots" to end what they describe as Mamadi Doumbouya's dictatorship, citing governance by terror and fraudulent elections.