Category: Human Rights

“Israel has increasingly employed sexual, reproductive and other forms of gender-based violence against Palestinians as part of a broader effort to undermine their right to self-determination,” maintained Chris Sidoti from the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). ‘Increasingly used’ Speaking in Geneva, the human rights lawyer said that “the frequency, prevalence and severity […]

(Nairobi) – Pro-government militias in Burkina Faso are implicated in video footage circulating on social networks showing the massacre of dozens of civilians in and around the western city of Solenzo on March 10 and 11, 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should impartially investigate and appropriately prosecute all those responsible for serious crimes. […]

The European Union will convene its 9th international Conference in support of Syria on 17 March, in Brussels. This year’s edition comes at a historic moment, following the fall of the Assad regime, where the Syrian people have the chance to re-take control of their destiny and rebuild their country. High Representative / Vice-President Kaja […]

Washington, March 2025 – The Trump administration has formally requested the U.S. Supreme Court to partially lift three nationwide injunctions that have blocked its executive order on birthright citizenship, according to court documents filed Thursday. The move marks the latest step in a controversial legal battle over the scope of birthright citizenship in the United […]

Ankara, March 2025 – Türkiye’s newly approved cybersecurity bill is facing strong criticism from press freedom advocates, who warn that it could severely restrict journalistic independence and grant the government excessive surveillance powers. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) expressed concern over the law’s vague language, which could criminalize legitimate reporting on cybersecurity incidents. Under […]

Washington, D.C., March 2025 – In the first 50 days of the Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made over 32,000 arrests, marking a significant shift in immigration enforcement. These arrests, which include a mix of individuals with criminal convictions, those facing criminal charges, and immigration violators, have sparked controversy and raised questions […]

In their latest and final report, the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran alleged ongoing serious rights violations by the Iranian authorities stemming from massive protests after the death in police custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in September 2022. Ms. Amini, from the Iranian Kurdish community, had been arrested by the country’s “morality police” for allegedly not […]

UN aid efforts are in jeopardy following funding reductions announced by major donors, including the United States and several European nations. Mr. Guterres described Cox’s Bazar as “ground zero” for the impact of these cuts, warning of a looming humanitarian disaster if immediate action is not taken. “We are at risk of cutting the food […]

This month, a court in Azerbaijan convicted the prominent opposition leader Tofig Yagublu on fabricated forgery and fraud charges, sentencing him to nine years in prison. Yagublu’s prosecution and imprisonment is part of the Azerbaijani government’s relentless efforts to silence dissenting voices in the country. Yagublu, 64, is a former journalist and a senior member […]

Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who has been in custody since February 24, remains behind bars following a court hearing on Wednesday. Mhlanga, a reporter for NewsDay and Heart and Soul Television, was arrested on charges of incitement linked to his interviews with Blessed Geza, a war veteran-turned-politician critical of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The case was […]