Guatemala: Independent Media Under Fire as Smear Campaign Targeting Prensa Comunitaria and Nelton Rivera is Ongoing

A coordinated smear campaign and series of intimidation efforts have been escalating against Prensa Comunitaria Kilómetro 169, an independent Guatemalan media outlet known for its investigative reporting on human rights abuses, environmental conflicts, and corruption. The campaign has particularly targeted co-founder and journalist Nelton Rivera, a prominent figure in community-based journalism in Guatemala. On April […]

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Thailand Urged to End Smear Campaigns and Cyberattacks on Civil Society

Amnesty International is calling on Thai authorities to stop state-sponsored cyberattacks and smear campaigns targeting civil society groups, including itself. The human rights organization condemned the escalating digital assault on activists, defenders, and NGOs, emphasizing that these attacks threaten fundamental rights such as freedom of expression, association, and privacy. Chanatip Tatiyakaroonwong, Amnesty’s Thailand researcher, described […]

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UK Government Under Investigation for Dangerous Conditions at Asylum Reception Facility

The UK Home Office is facing scrutiny over the alleged dangerous overcrowding and health hazards at the Manston holding center for asylum seekers in 2022. An internal document released by the Home Office following a high court order has sparked a formal investigation into the facility’s conditions, with at least 250 asylum seekers planning legal […]

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March proves deadly month for civilians in Ukraine

“The near daily barrage of long-range drones killed and injured scores of civilians across the country last month, and disrupted life for millions more,” said the head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), Danielle Bell, in the independent human rights team’s latest monthly update.   The mission was mandated by the […]

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Ireland Allocates €27 Million for Disability Capital Projects to Enhance Services in 2025

Ministers Norma Foley and Hildegarde Naughton have announced a €27 million investment in disability services for 2025, a €4 million increase from last year, aimed at improving infrastructure for children’s services, day services, respite care, and residential facilities. This funding supports the government’s broader goals outlined in the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024–2026 and […]

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Human Rights Watch Reports Rising Barriers to Reproductive Rights in Romania

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised alarm over increasing barriers to sexual and reproductive healthcare in Romania, as women and girls face growing challenges in accessing abortion, contraception, and sexual education. The report, titled ‘It’s Happening Even Without You Noticing’, criticizes the Romanian government’s failure to uphold fundamental reproductive rights. Song Ah Lee, former Finberg […]

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ECHR Rules UK Parliamentarians Are Immune from Legal Action During Parliamentary Duty

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that the UK is not required to prevent parliamentary privilege from overriding privacy injunctions. This decision reaffirms the principle of parliamentary sovereignty, which grants UK parliamentarians immunity from external legal actions while performing their duties. The case stemmed from a challenge brought by British businessman Sir […]

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UN Shipping Agency Debates Global Emissions Tax for Shipping Industry

The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) is in talks to implement global regulations aimed at reducing the climate impact of international shipping, which accounts for roughly 3% of global emissions. A key proposal on the table is the introduction of a global emissions tax, alongside a new marine fuel standard to curb pollution. Discussions […]

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UN Urges Immediate Humanitarian Aid Access to Gaza as Crisis Intensify

Humanitarian Crisis Escalates as Gaza Faces Ongoing Blockade The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached critical levels, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling for immediate and unrestricted aid access to the region. As Israel’s blockade continues, now entering its second month, the flow of essential supplies, including food, fuel, medicine, and commercial goods, has been […]

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DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda

Every day since the end of last month, around 600 Congolese have been crossing the border into Uganda – which hosts the largest number of refugees in Africa – bringing the total sheltering there to nearly 600,000, out of a total of 1.8 million. This “risks overwhelming the country’s capacity as it also responds to the […]

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