Concerns raised about Jonathan Morgan prior to Maddy Cusack’s death, inquest told

Former Sheffield United player Nina Wilson ‘tried to escalate concerns’ Morgan to give evidence to inquest on Monday The former Sheffield United goalkeeper Nina Wilson has told an inquest that she had “tried to escalate concerns” about the manager Jonathan Morgan prior to her teammate Maddy Cusack’s death in 2023, but she did not feel she was listened to. Wilson, who told the hearing that she had ended her own football career when she was aged 25 because of those experiences, said that n...

By Tom Garry

Lebanon-Israel deal betrays ‘victims of war crimes’, rights groups say

Human rights and media freedom organisations warned that the agreement prevents 'recourse to international courts'.

Sudan: Catastrophe unfolding in el-Obeid: UN rights envoy

As summary executions, abductions, torture and sexual violence plague el-Obeid, Sudan, the UN's human rights chief said the world must take action to stop preventable atrocities.

UN issues 'red alert' over 'catastrophe' in Sudan's El-Obeid

UN rights chief Volker Turk issues a "red alert" Friday on the unfolding "catastrophe" in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid, where the United Nations fears an imminent paramilitary assault.

Leading Jewish groups call on rights museum board to ‘rectify’ Nabka exhibit failures and hold CEO ‘accountable’

The letter urges the CHRM board 'to rectify the failures in curation and governance' and hold the CEO Isha Khan 'accountable'

By Stewart Lewis

IMD issues season’s first red alert as Mumbai braces for heavier rain

By Nayonika Bose

IMD places Mumbai on red alert as 'heavy to very heavy' rain predicted over the next 24 hours

The IMD warned of more intense showers over the next 24 hours and placed Mumbai, Thane and Palghar under a red alert for the next two days.

Bengaluru Daycare Horror: Rights Panel Issues Notice To Karnataka Government

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report about "some toddlers being treated inhumanely by the nannies at a creche operating on the premises of an IT company in Bengaluru".

City of al-Obeid in Sudan facing human rights catastrophe, UN high commissioner warns council

"The signs from al-Obeid are clear and unmistakable: Another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan, this time in the capital of the strategic state of North Kordofan," Volker Turk said.

Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan’s al-Obeid, says UN’s Turk

Another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan around the besieged city of al-Obeid, the United Nations human rights chief said on Friday, warning of a pattern of atrocities and urging the world to act. Al-Obeid is the capital of North Kordofan state, a focus of recent fighting in a war between Sudan’s army and […]

Red Alert: Dizz bond repayment hangs on unfinalised €9.5 million deal, company insists all is on track

Dizz Group’s ability to repay its €8 million bondholders this October hinges almost entirely on the successful completion of a €9.5 million property transaction that, despite having been agreed a year ago, had still not been finalised when the company published its latest Financial Analysis Summary. The documents reveal that the retail group is relying … Continued

By Ivan Camilleri

Advocates horrified by report of human rights abuse at Wakari Hospital

Take a wider look at psychiatric facilities in New Zealand, patient advocate says, after inspectors found some inpatient treatment amounted to torture.

Taoiseach to hold bilateral meeting with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Cork

Ahead of meeting von der Leyen, Martin said he plans to raise “Israel’s persistent and egregious breaches of human rights and international law”.

US congressional panel criticizes Turkey’s rights record in Cyprus and at home

A US congressional human rights panel on Tuesday criticized Turkey’s record in Cyprus and at home, warning that Ankara’s policies under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reflect a broader pattern of rights violations, democratic backsliding and disregard for international law. Speakers at the hearing linked Turkey’s policies in Cyprus to Erdoğan’s broader rights record, saying Ankara’s […] The post US congressional panel criticizes Turkey’s rights record in Cyprus and at home appeared first on S...

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Tibetan Man Sets Himself On Fire Outside UN Headquarters In New York

Tibetan Man Sets Himself On Fire Outside UN Headquarters In New York Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, A Tibetan activist died on Thursday after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, according to the New York City Police Department. Police responded to an emergency call at around 6.30 p.m. ET on July 2 and found the man with severe burns, a police department spokesperson said in a statement to multiple news outlets. The...

By Tyler Durden

NHRC plans new partnership to tackle prison congestion

Nigeria's prison congestion crisis has defied interventions for decades and remains a source worry in the nation's criminal justice system. The post NHRC plans new partnership to tackle prison congestion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Falmata Daniel

Sudanese civilians subjected to ‘relentless’ drone strikes

The UN warns the Sudan conflict is spiralling as civilians in El Obeid face relentless drone strikes, targeting markets, schools, and homes. Urgent action Read More: https://punchng.com/sudanese-civilians-subjected-to-relentless-drone-strikes/

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HURIWA warns U.S. troop pullout could fuel fresh terror attacks

By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the withdrawal of most United States troops from joint counterterrorism operations in Nigeria, warning that the move could create a security vacuum for terrorist groups to regroup and launch fresh attacks. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by […] The post HURIWA warns U.S. troop pullout could fuel fresh terror attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

UN Artificial Intelligence Panel Launches Report

The acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) and its capabilities is far outpacing governments’ capacities to effectively regulate it. The post UN Artificial Intelligence Panel Launches Report appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson

Reykjavík Mayor Defends Closure of Human Rights Office

Reykjavík Mayor Hildur Björnsdóttir has defended the abolition of the city’s Human Rights Office and Human Rights Council, saying dedicated bodies are not necessary to protect human rights. The closures, approved last week as part of changes to the city administration, have drawn criticism from the Social Democratic Alliance, whose representatives accused the new governing… The post Reykjavík Mayor Defends Closure of Human Rights Office appeared first on Iceland Review.

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30 June 2026 - Press Conference - Trafficking, Deliberately Caused Shipwrecks, Desert Abandonment: Tunisia Before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights - Asgi

30 June 2026 - Press Conference - Trafficking, Deliberately Caused Shipwrecks, Desert Abandonment: Tunisia Before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights  Asgi