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Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has approved a controversial law introducing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has drawn sharp criticism from international bodies and human rights groups.
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has definitively approved a controversial law introducing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, a measure that has drawn sharp criticism and deep concern from European nations, human rights groups, and Germany, with the Israeli parliament ignoring this criticism.
A landmark US jury verdict found Meta and Google (YouTube) liable for creating addictive social media products that harm children, prompting calls for responsible design and placing Meta in risky legal territory as New Mexico explores options to force changes. This initial victory against tech giants has been widely reported, including by Greek media.
The Civil Rights Defenders human rights organization has voiced concerns over the Tidö parties' proposed 'conduct proposal' in Sweden, particularly its implications for freedom of expression, labeling it as arbitrary.
Human rights groups in Pakistan express fear over the use of arrests to suppress free speech, citing the case of Mavra Bari, who was detained for 12 hours after planning to participate in an International Women's Day march.
Human rights groups have criticized the 2016 EU-Turkey migration deal on its 10th anniversary, stating it has caused suffering for asylum seekers and weakened legal protections.
The Israeli military has dropped charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee, a decision hailed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but criticized by human rights groups.
Senegal's parliament has approved a more stringent anti-gay law, drawing criticism from human rights groups who warn of increased violence and discrimination.
A US-based human rights organization, HRANA, claims that 1,097 civilians, including 181 children under 10, have been killed in Iran since the war began.
A human rights group demands the release of four jailed tanker drivers in Lagos, alleging wrongful arrest and detention after an intra-union dispute. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-seeks-release-of-jailed-lagos-tanker-drivers/
Senegal's prime minister has unveiled legislation that would double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison, drawing condemnation from human rights groups.
Iranian Starlink Black Market Prices Soar As War Risks Rise Iran's black market for Starlink terminals has rapidly repriced, with reported street quotes of $4,000 per terminal, up from $700 to $1,000 last summer, as war risks surge and renewed fears grow over stricter internet censorship and another blackout. Bloomberg spoke with Starlink terminal sellers and human rights groups that said satellite internet via Starlink terminals is one of the only ways to stay connected to the...
UN staff and human rights groups defend Francesca Albanese against disinformation Tehran Times
A human rights group has reported that at least 70 people were killed and 30 injured during a weekend attack in Haiti's Artibonite region, significantly exceeding official estimates.
A dissident artist is currently on trial in China for creating satirical sculptures of Mao Zedong, according to a human rights group.
The European Parliament has voted in favor of tightening migration policy, including the establishment of 'return hubs' outside the European Union, a move that has drawn criticism from human rights groups and includes greater sanctions for rejected asylum seekers.
Fifty years after the military dictatorship, Argentina’s government is defunding human rights groups and promoting a revisionist account of the junta’s crimes.
Iran has executed a 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men, prompting alarm from human rights groups who fear a potential wave of further executions.
A human rights group alleges that El Salvador is forcibly disappearing its nationals who have been deported from the United States, raising concerns about their safety and legal rights.
International human rights groups are urging Bangladesh to release Shahriar Kabir.
Conservative and far-right MEPs voted in favor of stricter immigration policies, including measures for deportation centers in third countries, drawing sharp criticism from human rights groups.
Four children were killed in an explosion in Djibouti’s Dhikil region. A human rights group alleges it was a drone strike, the sixth in six months. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-children-killed-in-djibouti-drone-strike-explosion/
A directive from Rajshahi police regarding re-arrests has drawn concerns from human rights groups.
Human rights organizations have issued a warning that Ethiopia is on the brink of a new conflict, raising alarms about the deteriorating security situation.
Venezuela's parliament has passed a bill to grant amnesty to individuals detained under previous regimes, though human rights groups are calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners, citing the bill's limited scope.
Myanmar has expelled Timor-Leste's envoy following a complaint by a human rights group against the junta, with a war crimes case also cited.
A deadly gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region has killed at least 70 people and injured 30, with almost 6,000 displaced, according to human rights groups and initial reports. Multiple sources confirm the significantly higher death toll.
Interim Syrian President Ahmad Shara is set to visit Berlin for talks on refugee returns and Syria's post-war reconstruction, a visit that has drawn criticism from Kurdish and human rights groups.
Human rights groups and the Bar of Ireland have expressed serious concerns regarding the Irish government's proposed changes to the judicial review process.
Human rights groups outside Iran are facing chronic communication problems and a lack of official updates, making it difficult to ascertain the number of people killed during the ongoing war.
Human rights groups express alarm over a potential wave of executions in Iran following the hanging of a 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men this week.
A fact-check addresses a post claiming Ephraim Escudero was a victim of 'riding in tandem' hitmen, not extrajudicial killings, while human rights groups identify this as a common tactic during the Duterte drug war.
The new law means Mandarin will become the official languages for purposes such as education and public affairs. According to human rights groups, the move could contribute to the marginaliation of minorities.
Maxim Olenichev, a lawyer for human rights group Perviy Otdel, said Irida was the “first extremism case against the leader of an LGBT initiative.”
On Monday, Moscow banned the Russian Anti-War Committee – a well-known exiled human rights group opposing the war in Ukraine – as "terrorist".
The founders of HateAid, a German human-rights group assisting victims of online abuse, were reportedly barred from entering the U.S. by the Trump administration, which labeled them part of a 'global censorship-industrial complex.'
Human rights organizations have expressed alarm over an increase in political violence, urging a stop to the unrest ahead of next year's upcoming elections.
Eight Turkish human rights groups have urged the immediate release of a 70-year-old critically ill Kurdish prisoner, warning that Turkey's refusal to suspend his sentence despite severe health problems puts his life at risk.
Myanmar's junta has expelled East Timor's envoy after a human rights group filed a complaint against the military government.