Category: Human Rights

Between the beginning of April and the end of June, armed violence in Haiti has killed 1,520 people and injured 609 more, according to a new report on human rights in Haiti which was released on Friday.   These numbers are similar to those from the first quarter of 2025 when 1,617 people were killed […]

US-backed Israeli forces and private contractors have put in place a flawed, militarized aid distribution system that has turned aid distributions into regular bloodbaths. The dire humanitarian situation is a direct result of Israel’s use of starvation of civilians as a weapon of war—a war crime—as well as Israel’s continued intentional deprivation of aid and basic services, which amounts […]

Luxembourg, 1 August 2025 — The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that while Italy may continue to fast-track the deportation of rejected asylum seekers to countries it designates as “safe,” such procedures must be subject to judicial oversight and meet strict legal standards. The decision stems from a case involving two Bangladeshi nationals […]

1 August 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for accountability following the death of Syrian photojournalist Sari Majid Al-Shoufi, who was killed while reporting on armed clashes near the city of Sweida. Al-Shoufi worked with Suwayda 24, a news outlet focusing on the Druze community. According to Editor-in-Chief Rayan Marouf, Al-Shoufi […]

WARSAW, 2 August 2025 — Commemorating the genocide of Roma and Sinti during the Holocaust is essential to addressing ongoing racism, hate speech, and discrimination, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) affirmed on Roma Genocide Remembrance Day. “Honouring the victims and preserving their stories ensures their suffering is recognized and integrated […]

Eight years ago, Maria left Caracas, Venezuela, driven by dwindling opportunities and the hope of completing her veterinary studies. At just 21, she accepted an offer from an acquaintance who promised work in Trinidad and Tobago, cleaning homes, waiting tables. It seemed like a lifeline, a way to support herself and her family back home. […]

This week, a Tanzanian court postponed the politically motivated treason trial of political opposition leader Tundu Lissu for the fifth time. Since treason is a capital offense, Lissu, who was arrested in April, cannot be released on bail and will remain in custody until the trial, now scheduled for August 13, is completed. This postponement comes amidst growing concerns about […]

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned a ruling by the Duhok misdemeanor court ordering Kurdish journalist Omed Baroshky to serve an additional six months in prison. The decision reinstates a previously suspended sentence from December 2021, citing a breach of its conditions. Retaliation for Reporting Baroshky, a freelance journalist known for his investigative […]

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Thursday urged Angolan authorities to conduct prompt, thorough and independent investigations into the deaths as well as the reported use of excessive force during the demonstrations. “Unverified footage suggests that security forces used live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protesters, which points […]