A prominent American human rights organization has been indicted for allegedly funding neo-Nazi groups, though the organization claims the payments were for informants to gather data, which was shared with the police.

Visitación de Loyola, a member of the human rights group Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, has died at the age of 101. She joined the group after her son and daughter-in-law were kidnapped by the military in 1976.

Chinese sculptor Gao Zhen has been retroactively punished for 15-year-old works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups and highlights new extremes for censorship in China.

The family of a Vietnamese worker who died in an industrial accident in South Korea will receive compensation matching that of Korean workers, a migrant rights group announced. This decision follows the death of Nguyen Van Tuan on March 10 at a gravel processing plant.

Human rights organizations are raising concerns about Salvadoran migrants deported from the U.S. who routinely disappear into prisons upon their return to El Salvador, often remaining incommunicado for years.

Rights groups and Jamaat-e-Islami have united to protest the culling of stray dogs in Punjab, Pakistan, citing inhumane practices and a high number of bite cases.

Arab Barghouti, son of Marwan Barghouti, is calling on human rights organizations to intensify their efforts to address and stop the abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israel.

Three Palestinian human rights groups have initiated legal proceedings to subpoena permit documents from Australia's defense minister regarding arms exports to Israel.

Human rights organizations are asking a court in The Hague to compel Dutch prosecutors to bring criminal charges against Booking.com for its alleged involvement in Israeli settlement rentals.

Despite a Supreme Court ruling in favor of sex doll imports, the decision has sparked a significant dispute among the South Korean public and women's rights groups, who question whether the products can be considered 'obscene objects'.

Eleven leaders of a Turkish LGBT rights group are facing trial on charges of 'obscenity' and 'violating the protection of the family', according to their lawyer.

Proposed amendments to India's IT rules are facing criticism from industry and digital rights groups over censorship risks, prompting the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to consider extending the feedback deadline.

A rights group has filed a genocide complaint against Myanmar's junta chief, with the Indonesian Attorney General confirming the action. The complaint was filed against Myanmar's leader, as reported by multiple sources.

Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into a women’s rights association, accusing it of disseminating misleading information regarding its statements on the suspicious deaths of a woman and her daughter who had previously reported sexual abuse.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is facing intense criticism from media and rights groups after reportedly threatening to 'shoot' a Channels TV anchor during a live broadcast.

The conservative parental rights group Moms for Liberty, which has sought influence on school boards, has reportedly gained a voice in the White House through former President Donald Trump. This indicates growing political influence for the organization.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps has launched a campaign aimed at recruiting children as young as 12 for the “defence of the homeland,” raising concerns from rights groups about life-threatening risks.

Rights groups and Milwaukee leaders have criticized the arrest of Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while he was driving on March 30.

Amnesty International has issued a warning that two Iranian dissidents are facing imminent execution following what the human rights group describes as a 'grossly unfair torture-tainted' trial.

A coalition of civil rights groups and Democrats have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, seeking to block parts of an executive order that restricts mail-in voting and federal election procedures, arguing it is unconstitutional.

Iran has initiated a recruitment drive, reportedly enlisting 'defenders of the homeland' as young as 12, a move condemned by human rights groups, amidst growing threats of a US invasion.

Senegal's president has enacted new legislation that introduces harsher penalties for individuals involved in same-sex acts, drawing criticism from human rights groups.

A mother has made a rare plea for her son who is facing a death sentence, as legal experts note that parental intervention in mitigation introduces a grey area, coinciding with rights groups pushing for a review of disciplinary provisions in sexual offences law to strengthen survivor protections.

Human rights group Amnesty has released a new report stating that the 2026 World Cup risks becoming 'a stage for repression and a platform for authoritarian practices'.

A human rights group director has reported that at least 70 people have died in a massacre in Haiti, raising concerns about the escalating violence in the country.

A rights organization has called on Tunisia to cease the harassment of judges who are exercising their right to freedom of expression.

California and a voting rights organization have filed legal challenges to prevent a Republican sheriff from seizing ballots, initiating a legal battle over voting rights.

A new report sheds light on the decades-long issue of child recruitment in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where children are forced to serve as soldiers in the protracted and bloody conflicts in the country's east, prompting warnings from rights groups about a severe recruitment crisis.

A rights group alleges that the family of Myanmar's Junta Chief purchased a $3 million home in Bangkok, raising questions about their financial dealings.

Legislation initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of certain offenses, has advanced to a final vote in Israel's parliament, drawing mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups.

Three rights groups informed the European Court of Human Rights that the case of imprisoned Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala demonstrates the Turkish government's political influence over the judiciary.

A new national security law in Macau, which allows judges to hear cases behind closed doors, has come into effect, prompting a rights group to express concerns about its potential misuse by the government.

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.

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.

Animal rights groups are calling on Hong Kong authorities to review their culling strategy for wild boars and to implement measures like animal bridges to reduce human-wildlife conflict in urban areas, following recent incidents involving wild boars and a buffalo.

Nine rights groups have urged the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to urgently address concerns regarding press freedom in the country.

A Hong Kong women’s rights group has criticised authorities for allowing controversial British-American influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are facing rape and human trafficking charges abroad,…

Milorad Dodik, the veteran Bosnian Serb nationalist leader, has been convicted of discriminating against LGBTQ+ people in statements made in 2023, a ruling welcomed by rights groups as a reminder that no one is above the law.

A consumer rights group in Sri Lanka has voiced concerns that the proposed QR code fuel system would place an additional burden on the public.

Rights groups admit reports on Tanzania unrest lacked full perspectives  thecitizen.co.tz

The former president of a national gay rights group has resigned from her position to dedicate herself to fighting the Muslim Brotherhood, clarifying that she does not believe her former organization is antisemitic.

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.

Senegal's parliament has approved a more stringent anti-gay law, drawing criticism from human rights groups who warn of increased violence and discrimination.

China has approved a new 'ethnic unity' law, which human rights advocates warn could further marginalize minority groups, including the Uyghurs.

Besides statements by the Iran, reports by rights groups, investigations by media houses point towards US-made Tomahawk missile being involved in the school hit

Opposition parties and rights groups in Montenegro are criticizing recent amendments to security laws, arguing that they expand government control over the security sector under the guise of European integration.

A tribunal has ordered a halt to the dismantling of a ship in Mombasa, Kenya, following a lawsuit by a rights group that raised concerns about potential marine pollution from the exercise.

Experts highlight the significant influence of social media in promoting traditional viewpoints, raising concerns among women's rights groups about the potential consequences of these shifting attitudes.

Iran cut off internet access on Saturday after Israel and the United States launched air strikes on the country which continued Thursday for a sixth day. The post Iran warns people who dare defy internet blackout appeared first on Vanguard News.

Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson announced he has sold his investment against the share market for a 'modest profit' and donated the gains to an advocacy group for gay rights in Iran.

Russia has banned a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group, labeling it as extremist, in a further blow to the beleaguered community within the country.

An Enugu scholar was arrested with the Sarikin Hausawa over an alleged N100m fraud. The 74-year-old’s detention has been called unlawful by rights groups. Read More: https://punchng.com/74-year-old-islamic-scholar-enugu-sarikin-hausawa-arrested-over-n100m-fraud/

A directive from Rajshahi police regarding re-arrests has drawn concerns from human rights groups.

A rights group criticizes the international community's failure to deter Israel's escalating annexation and apartheid policies in the West Bank, citing global impunity.

Global rights organizations have sent a joint letter to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling on him to take action to protect press freedom and journalists, citing issues like the 27th Amendment and misuse of PECA.

A mysterious illness has killed 72 tigers at popular tourist parks in Thailand, prompting an investigation into the cause and criticism from animal rights groups regarding the living conditions of captive tigers.

Artist rights organizations, including the Music Artists Coalition and ECSA, are pushing back against the AI music company Suno, criticizing its training practices and raising concerns about 'walled gardens.'

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.

Myanmar has expelled Timor Leste's envoy following a complaint filed by a rights group against the ruling junta.

Human rights organizations have issued a warning that Ethiopia is on the brink of a new conflict, raising alarms about the deteriorating security situation.

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.

Deutsche Welle and media rights groups are calling for the release of journalist Alican Uludag, who was arrested in Turkey for 'insulting the President' and 'disseminating disinformation' in an X post.

The European Left Alliance and various rights groups are urging EU ministers to suspend agreements with Israel, citing concerns over its actions in Gaza and Lebanon ahead of a ministerial meeting.

Chinese sculptor Gao Zhen has been arrested and is being retroactively punished for works created 15 years ago, a case that has raised alarms among human rights groups regarding censorship in China.

Police said Sunday they had launched a preliminary investigation into a disability rights group on suspicion of violating protest laws and obstructing traffic, after the group staged guerrilla-style…

Sweden's government is facing increasing criticism from rights groups and legal experts over its proposed "honest living" criteria for migrants, which they argue is discriminatory.

Iran is reportedly preparing to execute a woman in connection with January protests, a move that rights groups condemn as the use of the death penalty for repression amidst ongoing tensions.

A female student group has taken ownership of the "porn bus," a Norwegian graduation bus whose previous owners were reported by a women's rights group in 2024, with the new bus chief embracing the vulgarity of the tradition.

Human rights organizations report a significant increase in executions in Iran, stating that the regime uses the death penalty to instill fear and suppress protests, and have presented new figures with an appeal.

Dozens of US and international human rights organizations are protesting the Trump administration’s plan to establish a camp at Guantánamo Bay for Cuban migrants fleeing any humanitarian crisis on the island.

Eleven leaders of a Turkish LGBTQ+ rights group are on trial in Izmir, facing charges of obscenity and violating constitutional protections for the family due to their social media posts.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has condemned attempts to declare the Russian human rights organization and Nobel Peace Prize laureate 'Memorial' an 'extremist organization'.

Japan's intensified deportation efforts are causing alarm among asylum seekers and long-term foreign residents, with rights groups warning that the government's push to remove undocumented migrants conflicts with its duty to protect refugees.

Iran executed 23-year-old Ali Fahim, convicted in connection with January's nationwide protests, marking the latest in a series of politically charged hangings. Rights groups claim Fahim and others faced torture and unfair trials.

Malaysia has dropped its legal challenge and granted the family of missing pastor Raymond Koh access to a classified government report, but rights groups and lawyers state that questions surrounding his abduction remain unanswered.

An international human rights group states that Turkish authorities are employing broadly defined "obscenity" and "indecency" laws, and proposing new restrictions, to suppress LGBTQ+ expression and activism.

Rights groups allege that the Iranian regime is using the ongoing conflict to hide a significant increase in executions, withholding information on hundreds of prisoners killed, as oil prices remain a key concern.

The families of dozens of imprisoned opposition figures in Tunisia are emerging as prominent voices demanding democratic freedoms and the release of their loved ones, amidst what rights groups describe as a government crackdown on dissent.

A civil rights organization has criticized federal and state authorities following a deadly Palm Sunday attack in parts of Jos, Plateau State, which reportedly left several people dead.

A rights group reports that at least 70 people have been killed in what they describe as a 'massacre' in Haiti. The incident highlights the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in the country.

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.

Rights groups in Bahrain are reporting an uproar following the death of a 32-year-old man in police custody, who had been arrested for opposing the war on Iran.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is facing pressure from a parental rights group, which accuses the organization of guiding doctors to withhold information about a child's sexual health from parents and promoting transgender procedures over parental concerns.

Legislation initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of certain offenses, has advanced to a final vote in Israel's parliament, drawing mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups.

A rights group has issued a warning about a 'dystopian' future for Hong Kong following recent arrests related to a bookstore, raising concerns about freedom of expression.

Human rights groups and the Bar of Ireland have expressed serious concerns regarding the Irish government's proposed changes to the judicial review process.

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 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 organizations are raising fears that arrests and national security laws are increasingly being used to stifle free speech and dissent in Pakistan, drawing international scrutiny to the country's civil liberties.

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.

Rights group says Palestinian children consistently report 'appalling and debilitating conditions' in Israeli prisons.

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 women’s rights organization Bureau Clara Wichmann is filing an appeal in the case against the American company Allergan, a manufacturer of breast implants.

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.

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 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 new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex couples and criminalising the "promotion" of homosexuality.

Alexei Moskalyov, who was jailed in Russia for his daughter's anti-war drawing, has fled to France with his 17-year-old daughter Maria after receiving French humanitarian visas, according to a rights group.

Activists question why the Bill is being brought about at a time when similar legislations have been challenged in the apex court

Rights groups have petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC), demanding justice for activist Hassan Soweto, who was allegedly abducted, assaulted, and tortured during protests against forced evictions in Lagos.

Maxim Olenichev, a lawyer for human rights group Perviy Otdel, said Irida was the “first extremism case against the leader of an LGBT initiative.”

Rabat – Rights groups warned this week that prisoners in Iran are facing increasing risks during the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, as air strikes and a nationwide internet blackout…

Rights groups warned this week that prisoners in Iran – thousands of whom were detained during recent anti-government protests – are being refused shelter during US and Israeli strikes and face…

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.

Government, opposition and rights groups called on Israel to free two CNN Turkish journalists detained while doing a live broadcast from Tel Aviv.

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.'

Malaysia is weighing new legal measures to curb LGBTQ dating platforms, widening concern among rights groups that the country is pushing deeper into morality-driven internet regulation, even as its control of global app stores remains limited. Authorities have already blocked access to the websites of Grindr and Blued – two internationally used dating apps popular among gay, bisexual and queer men – Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said in a written parliamentary reply. But while their...

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and 17 other press freedom and human rights organizations have urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to uphold constitutional and international obligations regarding media freedom in Pakistan.

The plight of a baby monkey in Japan who has become an internet sensation shows the cruelty of zoos, an animal rights group said, as sales of the plush IKEA orangutan the animal clings to boomed.

A rights organization has publicly criticized the treatment of a Japanese monkey that gained viral fame, raising concerns about animal welfare.

A rights group has condemned the treatment of Punch, a Japanese monkey that has gained viral fame, whose predicament has attracted a large fanbase and crowds to Ichikawa City Zoo.

Reform UK's 'shadow home secretary' Zia Yusuf outlines proposals for an ICE-style deportation plan, condemning migration as an 'invasion' and drawing criticism from rights groups.

Human rights organizations are issuing warnings that Ethiopia is on the verge of renewed large-scale conflict, urging urgent international intervention.

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...

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.

A civil rights group reports a 300% yearly rise in requests for legal assistance linked to pro-Palestinian speech and activism in the US since before the 2023 conflict, citing increased "authoritarian repression."

A disability rights group in Bangladesh is advocating for an increase in the government job entry age limit to 35, aiming to provide more opportunities for people with disabilities.

Human rights groups and investigative journalists have documented horrific practices by Greek security authorities against migrants, raising concerns about their treatment.

Former President Trump reportedly snubbed the National Rifle Association, leading to discussions and questions regarding the gun rights group's continued influence among Republican allies.

A rights group in Plateau State is urging political stakeholders in Jos South to respect the long-standing zoning arrangement for the 2027 general elections.

Iran is reportedly preparing to execute its first female protester linked to the 2026 Tehran uprising, drawing warnings from human rights groups about an intensifying crackdown.

Several human rights organizations have called on the European Union to intervene regarding Lithuania's proposed family referendum, expressing concerns about its implications.

Human rights groups report that Iran is increasing the pace of executions against political dissidents and anti-regime protesters who demonstrated in January. Activists are calling for an end to the killings as a condition for any peace negotiations.

Animal rights groups in Hong Kong are urging a public boycott of online retailer HKTVmall after its parent company revealed a life science project involving experiments on detached animal heads.

A coalition of rights groups in Fiji has expressed concern and raised an alarm regarding new constitutional proposals put forth by the nation's chiefs.

Amnesty International Turkey has called on Turkish authorities to drop what it describes as unfounded charges against 11 individuals linked to an LGBTQ+ rights group, as their trial begins in İzmir.

The human rights organization Promo-LEX has called for urgent measures to secure the release of Yevgeny Panchokha, a Moldovan citizen imprisoned in Transnistria for eight years on "treason" charges.

A rights group is calling for an end to the 'culture of impunity' following alleged abuse of a young woman with intellectual developmental needs in Bicol, an incident that has drawn the attention of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Rights groups have raised concerns about Trump's efforts to change election administration before midterms.

Rights groups are calling for the immediate release of political figures Besigye and Lissu, whose detention has drawn international attention.

A rights group has issued a condemnation against a Hong Kong company for conducting tests on severed animal heads and limbs.

Rights groups are pushing for amendments to disciplinary provisions in sexual offenses law to strengthen survivor protections, though critics warn about the justice system's capacity.

A new report from human rights group Amnesty International warns that the 2026 World Cup could become 'a stage for repression and a platform for authoritarian practices'.

Amnesty International Philippines has urged the government to conduct a prompt, independent, impartial, and transparent investigation into alleged abuses in the implementation of the Anti-Terrorism Act, particularly concerning women and child rights.

California and a voting rights group have filed legal challenges to halt a Republican sheriff's ballot seizure, initiating a legal battle over election integrity.

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.

Eighteen Turkish and international media and rights groups have jointly called on the EU to implement a swifter and easier visa regime for Turkish journalists, aiming to alleviate their 'professional isolation'.

A rights group reports that Israel is forcibly displacing more Palestinian families in East Jerusalem, describing the actions as 'expanding ethnic cleansing' and 'throwing Palestinian families into the streets'.

A global rights group has released a report exposing North Korea's state-sponsored forced labor program, which it claims has escalated in recent years and generates up to US$500 million annually, trapping workers in 'brutal' conditions.

Two Turkish rights groups have alleged that a disabled prisoner was beaten and denied adequate medical care during and after a hospital visit, leading to calls for an independent investigation.

Fifty years after the military dictatorship, Argentina’s government is defunding human rights groups and promoting a revisionist account of the junta’s crimes.

A media advocacy organization has condemned the arrest of Turkish journalist Ismail Ari on charges of spreading 'misinformation,' stating that his only 'crime' was practicing journalism.

A labor rights group in the Philippines alleged police harassment and surveillance during the first day of a transport strike staged by jeepney drivers and their supporters across Metro Manila.

Hungarian rights groups have expressed concerns regarding the appointment of Daria Boyarskaya, Vladimir Putin’s former interpreter, to a key role in the OSCE mission monitoring Hungary's upcoming parliamentary vote.

Nine rights groups urge Bangladesh PM to urgently address concerns over press freedom  Dhaka Tribune

Tunisian rights groups are demanding the release of activists involved in a Gaza flotilla, highlighting concerns over freedom of movement and humanitarian aid.

Human Rights Watch has accused El Salvador of arbitrarily detaining its nationals who have been deported from the United States, raising concerns about human rights abuses.

Movement for Credible Elections, MCE, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy was under threat, citing manipulations of the 2026 Electoral Act The post Utomi-led rights group flags dangers in upcoming 2027 polls appeared first on Vanguard News.

Democrat Lawmakers in Minnesota Pass Draconian Gun Laws After Silencing Largest Gun Rights Group The Minnesota Senate rammed through sweeping gun control measures on Friday, after deliberately sidelining the state’s largest pro-Second Amendment organization with just 6 minutes of testimony, while gun control supporters got 32 minutes of speaking time on the flagship gun ban bill.  Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios The Democrat-controlled Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Commi...

International human rights groups are urging Bangladesh to release Shahriar Kabir.

Senegal's government has approved a more stringent anti-gay law, a move that has prompted significant concerns from various human rights organizations.

China is set to approve a new 'ethnic unity' law, which human rights advocates warn could further marginalize minority groups such as the Uyghurs by formalizing existing policies.

Teens and rights groups are challenging a blanket ban on sex.

A rental rights organization warns that a growing number of tenants are struggling to receive their full security deposits, or any portion of them, back at the conclusion of their rental agreements.

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.

Voting rights organizations are expressing concern about a case before the Supreme Court that could strike down a crucial provision of the Voting Rights Act, and are educating Southern voters on potential impacts.

A British women's rights group claims statistics show we are "moving in the wrong direction"

Singapore will ban the use of caged lorries to transport workers from next year.

Child rights organizations are calling for swift justice following the rape and murder of a 7-year-old in Sitakunda.

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/

Rights groups and experts say situation is unclear as ruling that quashed ban faces challenge from home secretary Human rights organisations, academics and writers have called on Ofcom to clarify what the high court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful will mean for online platforms pending the home secretary’s appeal against the judgment. The Metropolitan police have said that officers will no longer arrest people at protests who express support for the direct action group. B...

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/

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) defended the arrest of two protesters following a clash with authorities during the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has expressed fresh worries about the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process, warning that the conduct and outcome of the recent

A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to declare the Edsa People Power Revolution anniversary a regular nonworking holiday nationwide.

An animal rights organization, Let the Animals Live, is calling on Israel's Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting stray dogs, citing an increase in the number of dogs killed in recent years.

A Geneva-based rights group has submitted a case to the UN Human Rights Committee concerning the death of a teacher in a Turkish prison due to lack of medication, which has now been registered and communicated to Turkey.

An El Salvador abortion rights group, after two decades of defending women jailed for pregnancy terminations, has ceased legal operations, citing a hostile environment under President Nayib Bukele’s government.

A rights group reports that Israeli forces have abducted more than 100 Palestinians in the West Bank since the beginning of Ramadan.

A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists details systematic abuse and torture of Palestinian media workers in Israeli detention centers between 2023 and 2026, based on interviews with former detainees.

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.