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President Lukashenko's regime in Belarus remains repressive despite concessions made under Western pressure. Opposition figures continue to be persecuted even after their release from prison....
President Donald Trump initially suggested that deaths during Iranian protests were caused by stampedes but contradicting evidence emerged showing security forces engaging in violent suppression of pr...
The article discusses Venezuela's current situation, emphasizing that it should be evaluated based on clear facts and without resorting to justifications or excuses from both the government and opposi...
The article discusses concerns about AI companies potentially engaging in a race to the bottom that could undermine basic human rights protections....
Cambodia's long-standing ruling party, CPP, under Prime Minister Hun Sen, exhibits signs of internal elite discord, potentially offering a rare opportunity for significant political change....
Immigration officials in the United States have scheduled appointments for Afghans with documents during federal holidays such as Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. #AfghanEvac fears these check-ins ma...
A Hong Kong activist lost a legal challenge against the Correctional Services Department's rule prohibiting female inmates from wearing shorts in summer. The High Court judge rejected the argument tha...
Thor Halvorssen, human rights activist and president of the Oslo Freedom Forum, is warning against violence in Venezuela. He emphasizes the need to prevent conflict escalation that could lead to massi...
Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir has stated that Palestinian minors who throw stones at Israeli security forces should be dealt with harshly and physically punished by the police....
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was arrested by London police while participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration aimed at supporting Palestinian hunger strikers. Organizers noted that her arrest i...
M Ravi, a former lawyer known for his human rights cases and pro bono work, passed away at the age of 56 in Singapore. The cause of death was not disclosed but police were alerted to an unnatural deat...
The Estonian Foreign Minister, Margus Tshakna, has expressed support for the EU's stance on Venezuela, stating that President Nicolas Maduro does not hold legitimate power over the nation. He emphasiz...
Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has initiated the release of political prisoners as part of her administration's efforts to address human rights issues in the country....
The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson for India, Randhir Jaiswal, dismissed Pakistan's recent claims about attacks on religious minorities in India as baseless. He criticized Pakistan's record...
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested by UK police while holding a placard that reads 'I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide' during a protest outside Aspen Insura...