On December 20, 2024, Michael O’Flaherty, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, sent a letter to the President of Italy’s Senate, urging members to reconsider and amend Bill 1236, a proposed legislation concerning public security. The Commissioner expressed grave concerns that, in its current form, the bill could violate fundamental human […]
Continue Reading
China has imposed sanctions on two prominent Canadian human rights groups and 20 individuals linked to them, in a move described as retaliation for Canada’s recent sanctions on Chinese officials accused of human rights abuses. The targeted organizations are the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project (URAP) and the Canada Tibet Committee, both of which have been […]
Continue Reading
A tragic plane crash in the southern Brazilian city of Gramado has resulted in the deaths of 10 people, all of whom were aboard the aircraft. The crash occurred on Sunday morning, when a twin-engine Piper PA-42-1000, carrying 10 people, including the pilot and his family, crashed into shops in the heart of this popular […]
Continue Reading
Vanuatu has experienced another significant earthquake, a 6.1 magnitude tremor that struck early on Sunday morning, just days after a devastating 7.3 magnitude quake caused widespread destruction. The earthquake, which hit 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, the capital, occurred at 2:30 a.m. and caused tremors throughout the country’s main island. Fortunately, no tsunami alerts […]
Continue Reading
India has intensified its crackdown on child marriages, particularly in Assam, where nearly 5,000 people have been arrested as part of a broad campaign aimed at ending the practice. In a recent police operation, 416 individuals were detained, including parents, registrars, and other facilitators of underage marriages. Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma vowed that […]
Continue Reading
OHCHR Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani described the new directive, which reportedly took effect on Tuesday, as “yet another direct blow” by the de facto authorities against Afghan women and girls. “It is profoundly discriminatory, short-sighted and puts the lives of women and girls at risk in multiple ways.” Afghanistan already suffers from one of the highest […]
Continue Reading
At a high-level summit held in Inari, Finland, EU leaders from both northern and southern Europe have emphasized the necessity of increased defence spending to address the ongoing security challenges posed by Russia. The summit, known as the North-South meeting, brought together key European figures to discuss the strategic direction of the EU in light […]
Continue Reading
Recent reports reveal that the Serbian government has been using spyware to monitor activists, journalists, and critics of President Aleksandar Vučić’s regime. According to a detailed investigation by Amnesty International, the Serbian intelligence agency, BIA (Security Information Agency), has installed spyware on the phones of those involved in protests and political opposition, marking a significant […]
Continue Reading
British Airways has announced the suspension of its daily direct flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) for the period between March 30 and October 25, 2025. The decision, prompted by ongoing problems with the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, directly affects travelers with bookings made by December 17, 2024. Context […]
Continue Reading
On the EU’s eastern border, the number of migrants arriving has been significantly rising. In 2024, the number of people entering the EU at the Belarusian border rose by 66% compared to 2023. Russia and Belarus take advantage of people, with a Russian student or tourist visa, using human beings in an act of […]
Continue Reading
