In a coordinated multinational effort, 200 Chinese nationals have been successfully repatriated from scam centres in Myanmar and flown back to China via Thailand. This operation is part of a broader initiative to rescue hundreds of people trafficked into Southeast Asia’s notorious online fraud networks. On Thursday, a group of 50 individuals crossed the Thai-Myanmar […]
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On Monday, the United Nations launched a comprehensive $6 billion humanitarian aid package aimed at alleviating the devastating impact of Sudan’s ongoing civil war. The initiative includes both a Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan and a Regional Refugee Response Plan, designed to provide crucial support to millions affected by the conflict. The plans aim to […]
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Two men died in custody in Uzbekistan in recent days, and a third man is in the hospital unresponsive after police detained him, according to rights groups and local bloggers. Abdurakhmon Tashanov, head of the human rights organization Ezgulik, reported that Muhammadkadir Pulatov, 21, died on February 14, 2025, in central Uzbekistan’s Almalyk prison. According to […]
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Lebanese authorities have arrested over 25 individuals following an attack on a United Nations convoy on Friday, which left two peacekeepers wounded, including the outgoing deputy commander of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The assault came as tensions escalated in the country, with Hizbollah supporters blocking the road to Beirut’s international airport for […]
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Hamas has confirmed that it will release six additional hostages on Saturday, completing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, and will hand over the bodies of four deceased captives on Thursday. This latest exchange follows a series of negotiations and six prior swaps between the two sides. The hostages being released are part of […]
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During a recent UN Security Council session, the United Nations emphasized that any peace negotiations related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine must fully adhere to the UN Charter. Specifically, peace efforts must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, underscoring the need for a framework that aligns with international law and security protocols. Miroslav […]
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In a controversial move, the Trump administration abruptly halted funding to organizations providing legal assistance to unaccompanied migrant children facing deportation. According to an email from the Department of the Interior obtained by ABC News, federal grants supporting legal aid for these vulnerable minors were terminated, and organizations were instructed to cease all related activities. […]
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In a new report, UN investigators detailed multiple attacks on civilians, healthcare facilities, markets, and schools, as well as ethnically motivated summary executions. “The continued and deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian objects, as well as summary executions, sexual violence and other violations and abuses, underscore the utter failure by both parties to respect the […]
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for continued dedication to the Gaza ceasefire agreement, following the successful release of three Israeli hostages in exchange for 369 Palestinian prisoners. The exchange took place on Saturday, marking a key moment in the first phase of the ceasefire deal, which began on January 19 and is set to […]
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A coalition of 31 human rights organizations has called on the European Union (EU) to take immediate steps to press Bahrain for the release of two men, Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Sheikh Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad, who have been arbitrarily detained for nearly 14 years. The joint letter, issued on Friday, highlights the ongoing abuse these men […]
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