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A prominent Myanmar Christian leader is released from prison for a second time in 4 months

A prominent Christian church leader and human rights advocate from Myanmar’s Kachin ethnic minority was released from prison earlier this week

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian Olympic athletes accused of supporting war in Ukraine

A human rights law firm has accused the International Olympic Committee of negligence after releasing a dossier of 17 athletes due to compete at Paris

The Guardian - UK

Bernice Johnson Reagon, whose powerful voice helped propel the Civil Rights Movement, has died

Bernice Johnson Reagon, a musician and scholar who used her rich, powerful contralto voice in the service of the American Civil Rights Movement and human rights struggles around the world, has died at 81

The Independent UK

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As Philippines’s Marcos addresses nation, economy, Duterte rift loom large

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is to deliver his third State of the Nation address amid protests over living conditions.

Al Jazeera

Belarus' Longtime Leader Lukashenko Marks 30 Years In Power

Learn about Belarusian President Lukashenko's 30-year rule marked by repression, ties with Russia, and defiance against Western sanctions.

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Belarus President Lukashenko's 30-Year Rule: Key Events

President Lukashenko's rule in Belarus: power consolidation, electoral controversies, human rights issues, and international tensions.

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Human rights activists condemn shooting of pro-independence lawyer in West Papua

HUMAN rights activists have condemned the shooting of a lawyer in West Papua who is known for defending people campaigning for the country’s…

The National (Scotland)

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Sportswashing is just about everywhere – but it may be backfiring on the countries that do it

Sportswashing – the act of aligning with an athlete, sports team, or event in order to distract from unethical practices elsewhere – is driven by authoritarian states and is just about everywhere.

The Conversation

Despite sad milestone, don't dream human rights are over

We won't give up: Refugee movement takes heart from Newcastle action

Newcastle Herald

Dozens of Nobel laureates call on Belarus leader Lukashenko to release all political prisoners

Around 1,400 political prisoners – including doctors, journalists and scientists – are jailed in the country, according to human rights groups

The Independent UK

Top UN official demands Israel be 'unseated' from organisation over attack

A TOP United Nations human rights expert has called for Israel to lose its seat on the international body over a “criminal attack” on the…

The National (Scotland)

In landmark verdict, South Korea's top court recognizes some rights for same-sex couples

South Korea’s top court has ruled that same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples, a landmark verdict hailed by human rights groups

The Independent UK

Former Syrian Official Arrested In Los Angeles For Immigration Fraud

Former Syrian military official arrested in the U.S. for immigration fraud related to human rights abuses in Adra Prison. Significant step in holding Assad...

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UK ‘turning a blind eye’ to threats to kill Saudi activists living in exile

Saudis living in the UK claim Riyadh is targeting them for speaking out on human rights and jailing of female activists

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The Independent UK

Syrian official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested by US officials

A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights officials say torture and abuse took place has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of immigration fraud

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Biden Administration Imposes Visa Restrictions On IDF Sergeant

Biden administration announces visa restrictions on Elor Azaria for human rights violations in the West Bank, emphasizing accountability and human rights s...

Al Jazeera

Hamas rejects HRW accusation of war crimes in October 7 attack

Rights group says in new report Palestinian armed groups committed crimes against humanity in assault in Israel.

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Human Rights Report Reveals Abuses In El Salvador Crackdown

Discover the alarming findings of a rights report on El Salvador's government actions against street gangs.

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The Independent UK

War crimes committed in 7 October attack by Hamas ‘designed’ to kill civilians, rights group says

Human Rights Watch says slaughter of civilians ‘planned and not isolated acts’ in more than 200-page report

Latin Times

Humanitarian groups are reporting that CBP One app is being used by cartels to target migrants

The app which allows asylum seekers to schedule appointments with border officials may be exposing migrants to dangers

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Human Rights Watch Report: Hamas Committed War Crimes

Human Rights Watch report accuses Hamas-led groups of war crimes in southern Israel attack, including crimes against humanity and sexual violence allegations.

The Guardian - AU

Screaming, freezing, struggling to breathe: confronting Queensland watch house footage exposes anguish of children locked in isolation cells

Exclusive: Cache of videos obtained by Guardian Australia and SBS’s The Feed lays bare distressing treatment of teenagers – many of them disabled – in police custody

The Independent UK

Global rights group finds Hamas-led militants committed war crimes on Oct. 7

A global human rights group says Hamas-led armed groups committed numerous war crimes during the Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel that precipitated the war in Gaza

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71 Arbitrary Detentions Reported In Venezuela's Presidential Election Campaign

Human rights NGO reports arbitrary detentions of opposition figures in Venezuela ahead of presidential election, raising concerns about political repressio...

The Conversation

Peruvian former soldiers convicted for rapes committed four decades ago in rare legal victory

Ten retired Peruvian soldiers were convicted in June of raping nine women while serving at the Manta and Vilca military base in the Andes mountains during the country’s armed conflict in the 1980s. The men each received sentences of between six and 12 years for crimes against “good manners” and…

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