Stories tagged “Human Rights.”
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Burundi: UN Special Rapporteur's Mandate Extension Signals Continued International Scrutiny
The UN Human Rights Council extended its Special Rapporteur's mandate on Burundi for another year, citing alarming human rights abuses ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Africa: World Day for Decent Work - 'Journalists Should Recognise Themselves As Workers and Fight for Our Collective Struggles,' Says IFJ
On World Day for Decent Work, the IFJ urged journalists to recognize themselves as workers and fight for improved conditions, highlighting widespread issues like underpayment and precarious employment in the media sector.
Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka, missing since late August, has been confirmed by authorities as "alive" and "detained," according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) citing the Justice Minister. RSF condemns the detention as arbitrary, noting no specific charges or locati…
EU approves tougher migration rules in latest push to tighten borders
European Union interior ministers have approved stricter migration policies, focusing on more effective returns of undocumented migrants and increased social media monitoring to prevent mass movements, following a crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Malaysia, once a tolerant haven for Rohingya refugees, has begun repatriating nearly 1,500 Rohingya to Myanmar, signaling a significant policy shift amid international criticism and ongoing conflict in their home country.
The Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg has condemned the deaths of three Nigerians in separate incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026, raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreigners.
Rebellion in a tiny English village reveals Burnham’s peril on migration
A small English village, Piddington, has symbolically seceded from the UK in protest against a military barracks housing asylum seekers, becoming a flashpoint in Britain's migration debate. This local rebellion highlights national tensions and is being leveraged by politi…
Central African Republic: Former Seleka Chief Mahamat Said Abdel Kani Found Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity by the ICC
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Seleka leader in the Central African Republic, has been convicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity, including imprisonment, torture, and persecution. He was found guilty on four of seven charges relate…
DRC: Amnesty International Accuses AFC/M23 of Abuses Against Minors in North and South Kivu
Amnesty International accuses the AFC/M23 armed group of severe human rights abuses, including summary executions, torture, and forced labor, against artisanal miners in eastern DRC.
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago stated the state government was not informed about the arrest of 67 suspected illegal miners by the NSCDC, 37 of whom later died in custody, sparking public concern and federal investigation.
The article introduces "Echoicide," a term describing how social media platforms weaken the reach of content, particularly from Gaza, making it harder for critical information to reach a wide audience despite remaining online.
Victims of intrusive police surveillance accuse the UK Home Office of attempting to prematurely end a public inquiry into widespread misconduct by undercover officers, fearing it will lead to a cover-up.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has formed a team, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, to independently investigate the deaths of 37 individuals in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. These persons were arrested on suspicion of …
NHRC, CISLAC seek transparent probe into deaths of 37 detained illegal mining suspects
Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) demand a transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 illegal mining suspects in custody.
A series of brutal murders of women in Ekurhuleni, South Africa, has sparked national outrage and reignited calls for urgent action against the country's high rates of gender-based violence.
U.S. denies Palestinians visa for UN summit, citing efforts to internationalize conflict and seek unilateral recognition.
Iran's deputy foreign minister says US cannot evade responsibility for war crimes by leaving UNHR. UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran found reasonable grounds to conclude US forces were responsible for attacks in Iran.
The Nigerian Federal Government has pledged a thorough and impartial investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, assuring that all culpable parties will be held account…
Nigeria: Amnesty Demands Independent Probe Into Deaths of Miners in Niger
Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners, including minors, in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State.
Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners died in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger state, Nigeria, prompting a police investigation.
A former Syrian government official who headed the Damascus Central Prison under ousted President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to 60 years in prison by a US judge for torture and fraud.
A survivor of a May 2026 abduction in Oyo State testified in court, detailing how schoolchildren and teachers spent 56 days in captivity, enduring hunger, thirst, and brutal treatment by the proscribed Ansaru terrorist group.
A Syrian court has issued its first verdicts linked to mass killings in coastal areas last year, with two supporters of the deposed government receiving a death sentence and life in prison, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
Over 1,500 film industry figures and 40+ human rights organizations have expressed solidarity with filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, creators of the documentary “NAZA,” after they faced threats and accusations of treason from Israeli authorities.
Israel working to eliminate Palestinians from the West Bank, warn rights groups. Israel is executing a systematic and accelerated campaign to dismantle 'Palestinian collective life' and establish permanent Jewish-Israeli sovereignty across the occupied West Bank.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed a Public Safety Act (PSA) order against Ishfaq Ahmad Wani, who was labelled an 'overground worker' of Lashkar-e-Toiba, citing insufficient particulars and non-application of mind by the detaining authority.
Iran's HCHR condemns Israeli attacks, calling for accountability and action against human rights violations.
Turkey cracks down on LGBTQ+ groups, blocks online accounts
Turkey has launched a widespread operation targeting LGBTQ+ associations, businesses, and individuals over allegations including prostitution and obscene content, while simultaneously blocking dozens of LGBTQ+-linked websites and social media accounts.
A legal practitioner, Inibehe Effiong, has challenged the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu's warning against Nigerians filming police officers for social media content, asserting that citizens have a constitutional right to record law enforcement on duty.
Egyptian detainees call for new limits on pretrial detention, demanding the government apply statutory caps to their cases.