Human Rights

Renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has voiced serious concerns for his personal safety, stating he fears an "encounter" after making strong accusations against the government regarding alleged atrocities in Ladakh. His fears come amidst growing unrest and calls for justice in the ... Read full article.

Reports are emerging that men deported from the United States to Equatorial Guinea are being subjected to brutal treatment and dire conditions at the Hotel Bamy, a facility now serving as a detention center in Malabo. Human rights lawyers and witnesses claim that at least two deportees were ... Read full article.

A significant breakthrough has occurred in the long-running case of Scottish Sikh activist, Jagtar Singh Johal. After nearly nine years of detention in India without conviction, Johal has been granted bail by the Delhi High Court. This news brings immense relief to his family, who have tirelessly ... Read full article.

A recent UN-commissioned report has raised serious concerns, indicating that the United States may have committed war crimes in two military strikes in Iran earlier this year. The findings, published by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, cite “reasonable grounds” to believe ... Read full article.

Seven of Australia’s most celebrated former cricket captains, including legends like Steve Waugh, Allan Border, and Greg Chappell, have penned a compelling letter to Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong. Their urgent appeal highlights grave humanitarian concerns regarding the ... Read full article.

A new report from the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem claims that Israel is systematically working to "eliminate" the conditions necessary for Palestinian collective life in the occupied West Bank. Shared ahead of its official publication, the "Elimination Project" describes a dramatic ... Read full article.

The Gauhati High Court has taken a significant step, seeking clear answers from the Assam government regarding the rehabilitation and compensation of hundreds of families displaced during a major eviction drive in September 2024. About 650 families, primarily migrant Bengali Muslims, comprising ... Read full article.

Two Iranian women's football team members, Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, who sought asylum in Australia, have now openly confirmed that their refusal to sing the national anthem during the Women’s Asian Cup in March was a poignant protest against the Tehran government. This powerful ... Read full article.

The United Nations has officially declared November 27 as the "International Day for the Elimination of Child Marriage." This landmark decision marks a significant global commitment to eradicating a practice that robs millions of children, predominantly girls, of their childhood, health, and ... Read full article.

Wafa Ben-Hassine has been named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI, a recognition that highlights her pivotal role at the forefront of digital ethics. As the United Nations Human Rights Office's inaugural chief of digital technology and human rights, Ben-Hassine is charting a new ... Read full article.

A recent airstrike by Myanmar's military has tragically claimed the lives of five individuals, including two children attending a monastic school, in a village located in western Chin state. The devastating attack, which occurred at Sein Nyin Wa village in Paletwa township on Monday, also left at ... Read full article.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a serious step, issuing a notice to the Punjab government and its police chief, directing them to investigate a grave allegation against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's wife. A complaint claims she demanded ₹5 crore to suppress a rape case. This ... Read full article.

The tragic death of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab continues to draw international condemnation and calls for accountability, as her mother now demands an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her killing in Gaza. This urgent plea comes after the Israeli military ... Read full article.

Officials of a U.S. advisory body on religious freedom have called for sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and urged the American government to refrain from extending diplomatic courtesies or holding high-level meetings with its leaders. These remarks from the U.S. Commission on ... Read full article.

A US envoy has unequivocally condemned recent incidents in the West Bank, describing the siege by Israeli settlers on Palestinian homes as an "act of terror." This strong statement comes amidst mounting reports detailing the alarming failure of Israeli defense forces to intervene and protect ... Read full article.

Kabul, Afghanistan — Five years have passed since the Taliban reclaimed power in Afghanistan, and on Saturday, leaders gathered at the traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall to commemorate their return. Officials hailed the anniversary as a moment of stability and an end to decades of conflict, ... Read full article.

A grave situation has unfolded in the West Bank, particularly in the village of Qusra, where Palestinian families found themselves under siege by Israeli extremists. Residents, including Qusay Abu Raida, huddled in their homes, running low on food and water, desperately hoping for intervention from ... Read full article.

Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees have brought forth harrowing allegations of systematic torture, beatings, electric shocks, and sexual abuse at the hands of Russian captors. These grave accusations were presented during an informal U.N. Security Council meeting, with reports ... Read full article.

The passage of five years since the Taliban's dramatic return to power in Afghanistan marks a somber anniversary, particularly for the nation's women and girls whose lives have been drastically curtailed. While the Taliban government continues to seek international legitimacy, with only Russia ... Read full article.

The Independent newspaper has been a long-standing advocate, campaigning for the British government to honor its commitment to provide sanctuary to Afghan individuals who bravely assisted British troops. Recent revelations from a comprehensive review have starkly exposed the extent to which these ... Read full article.

After years of global concern and limited information, rare photographs have emerged showing Myanmar's deposed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, alive and reportedly healthy. This development follows a recent visit by an official from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), marking the first ... Read full article.

A wave of anger and anxiety is sweeping through regional political circles in Kashmir following the Anantnag terror attack, which tragically claimed the life of a policeman two days ago. Leaders, including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid, and MP Aga Syed Ruhullah, are ... Read full article.

A distressing situation has come to light involving a woman from Hyderabad who traveled to Oman for a housemaid job, only to find herself trapped in an alleged forced labor situation with no salary for four months. The woman, whose identity has not been fully disclosed for her safety, claims she ... Read full article.

Prominent Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara has arrived in the United States, marking the end of a tumultuous five-year period that saw him imprisoned in his home country. The 38-year-old artist and activist, a leading figure in the San Isidro Movement (SIM), landed in Miami to a ... Read full article.

Prominent Cuban dissident artist, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, is finally set to begin a new chapter in the United States after completing a five-year prison sentence in Cuba. Designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, Alcántara is expected to fly to Miami, marking a significant ... Read full article.

Sabari Varman, a 34-year-old differently-abled man, was arrested on July 9, 2026, from Eeththankaadu near Suchindram, on allegations of possessing banned gutka. Just days later, on July 13, he tragically died under suspicious circumstances while in custody at the Nagercoil jail. This incident has ... Read full article.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has sharply criticized former President Donald Trump, accusing him of campaigning on "cruelty and violence against immigrants" following his directive for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume traffic stops. This policy reversal comes just days ... Read full article.

Pakistan police have successfully rescued a French woman, Sylvie Yasmina, 54, and her five children who were allegedly held captive and subjected to years of domestic abuse by her husband for more than a decade in the country’s northwest. The harrowing rescue took place earlier this week in Bara, a ... Read full article.

A powerful new documentary, "Hunted: Kidnapped, blackmailed and tortured for being LGBTQ+" by chief international correspondent Bel Trew, is shedding a harsh light on the harrowing realities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria. The film brings to the forefront the brutal "kito" attacks, a ... Read full article.

A new independent United Nations inquiry has found that Israel continues to commit genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza. The report, conducted by the UN independent international commission of inquiry, highlights that approximately 30% of those killed by Israeli forces ... Read full article.

Iranian folk singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to a shocking 74 lashes in her home country for performing without a hijab. The 29-year-old singer was also handed a two-year ban on leaving the country and engaging in any artistic activities, alongside eight members of her livestream ... Read full article.

Jammu is witnessing strong protests as people displaced from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) gathered on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to condemn the tragic killing of civilians in PoK. The demonstrators are urging the Indian Central government to expose Pakistan’s actions on the international stage.The ... Read full article.

A 39-year-old Adivasi woman from West Bengal, identified as Bhadu Mandi, has been successfully rescued from harrowing conditions of bonded labour in Gurugram this past Saturday. The rescue operation was a collaborative effort, involving personnel from both Haryana and West Bengal police forces, ... Read full article.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has ordered state police to establish designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark. This decision follows days of intense demonstrations and several arrests at the site, which has become a flashpoint for ... Read full article.

The Trump administration has launched a series of lethal airstrikes in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean, targeting vessels suspected of trafficking illegal drugs. These operations have resulted in the deaths of nearly 200 people over the past several months, as military officials label the ... Read full article.

A horrific tragedy struck the city of Mangaf in Kuwait early Wednesday morning when a massive fire broke out in a six-story apartment building used as a labor camp. The blaze has claimed at least 49 lives, with officials confirming that about 40 of the victims are Indian nationals, many of whom ... Read full article.

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla are speaking out about harrowing experiences during their recent detention by Israeli forces. After attempting to challenge the blockade on Gaza, hundreds of participants claim they were subjected to physical abuse, electric shocks, and deep humiliation ... Read full article.

The Trump administration has officially pressed pause on deporting refugees to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a major Ebola outbreak continues to widen. While the move is intended to protect both officials and the public from the spreading virus, it has created a massive legal headache ... Read full article.

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla have come forward with harrowing accounts of their time in Israeli detention. The group, consisting of 50 boats carrying aid, was intercepted in international waters about 400 kilometers off the coast. What followed, according to those on board, was a series ... Read full article.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has sparked a firestorm of international criticism after posting a video showing pro-Palestinian activists kneeling and bound. The footage, captioned with the phrase "Welcome to Israel," shows the minister walking among approximately 430 detainees ... Read full article.

Narges Mohammadi, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate imprisoned in Iran, was transferred to a Tehran hospital after suffering a heart-related crisis that supporters say worsened while in custody. The move comes more than a week after she collapsed in Zanjan prison and a series of pleas from her family ... Read full article.

Dozens of survivors and bereaved relatives of terror attacks have urged that this hatred has to stop after the knife rampage in Golders Green, London, last week. The letter, coordinated by Survivors Against Terror (SAT), calls for a whole-society response to antisemitism and is signed by relatives ... Read full article.

In Sydney, the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion opened with a powerful personal account from Bondi Beach. Sheina Gutnick, the daughter of Reuven Morrison who was killed defending his people during the Bondi Beach attack, described the hate she has endured in the wake of the ... Read full article.

Narges Mohammadi, a jailed Iranian Nobel laureate, was rushed to a local hospital after a catastrophic deterioration in her health, her family said on Friday. The 54-year-old activist was taken from prison for urgent medical care as doctors assessed her condition. The family described a sharp ... Read full article.

Manipur observed the third anniversary of the violence that erupted on May 3, 2023, with rallies in Meitei-dominated areas and a shutdown in Kuki-Zo districts. In the Imphal valley, districts like Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur saw hundreds of protestors marching to press ... Read full article.

Tehran, Iran — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, 54, who has spent years advocating for prisoners' rights, was rushed to a local hospital after a catastrophic deterioration in her health, marking a troubling new chapter in her detention. The move from prison to medical care in the ... Read full article.

Family members and rights groups say Narges Mohammadi's health has sharply deteriorated while she is held in prison, prompting renewed calls for her to receive adequate medical care. Mohammadi, 54, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her work promoting women's rights and opposing the ... Read full article.

An international rights group has presented new evidence that North Korea dramatically increased executions after closing its borders for Covid-19. The report outlines 60 execution cases between 2020 and 2024, in which 148 people were put to death, up from 41 executions in the previous five years. ... Read full article.

Dawn services on Anzac Day were interrupted in several cities as Indigenous speakers were booed during the traditional welcome to country, highlighting tensions over how Australia acknowledges its history and its original inhabitants. In Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, the Indigenous acknowledgment ... Read full article.

Myanmar announced a traditional New Year amnesty that releases around 4,500 prisoners and reduces many other sentences, state media reported. In a further development connected to the holiday, Aung San Suu Kyi’s lawyer told Reuters that her 27-year prison term has been reduced by about four and a ... Read full article.