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channel4.compolitics2 hrs ago
Gaza Hospital Director Held Without Trial in Israeli Prison Reports Beatings and Solitary Confinement
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya said he faced beatings and complete isolation after his lawyer visited earlier this month. Haaretz reported he is held without trial and in life-threatening condition. Global lawmakers called for urgent medical care following the visit.
democracynow.orgpolitics9 hrs ago
Upper Tribunal Upholds Entry for Palestinian Extended Family from Gaza, Rejects Home Secretary Appeal
Judge Gemma Loughran rejected the Home Secretary's appeal and ruled that refusal would breach the Human Rights Act 1998. The decision allows a mother-of-three born in Gaza and 17 relatives to join her in Britain.
ndtv.compolitics13 hrs ago
Two Human Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over ICC Sanctions
DAWN and Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide filed suit in Manhattan federal court, alleging that sanctions on the International Criminal Court have restricted their advocacy work. The groups say the measures have prompted them to alter or halt activities related to Palestinian is…
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Al Jazeeraworld13 hrs ago
Kashmir Court Issues First Death Certificate for Man Taken into Custody in 1997
A judge ruled in April 2026 that timber trader Abdul Rashid Wani was murdered in army custody the day he vanished. The decision ordered a death certificate and identified the officer involved, marking the first such outcome among thousands of petitions.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics16 hrs ago
UN Experts Call for Resentencing of 2,400 Prisoners Serving Indefinite Terms
Three United Nations special rapporteurs called on Britain to resentence nearly 2,400 people serving Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms. The open-ended sentences were abolished in 2012 but not applied retroactively.
hrw.orgworld17 hrs ago
Uganda Charges Five Critics of President Museveni and General Kainerugaba with Treason and Other Offenses
Security forces detained lawyers, activists and a journalist in Kampala and at Entebbe airport. Human Rights Watch documented incommunicado holding and subsequent charges in each case.
thesouthafrican.comworld18 hrs ago
Puntland arrests two journalists over tax protest coverage and militia video
Officers detained Mohamad Jama Mohamud on 14 July in Bosaso and had earlier arrested Suways Jama Mohamud on 2 June. Suways was released on bail the next day. Both detentions followed stories on local protests and security issues.
politics1 day ago
Australia Proposes Criminal Penalties for Major Companies Over Modern Slavery
The government on 16 July 2026 put forward legislation to prosecute firms with annual revenue above $100 million that fail to prevent modern slavery in supply chains. It also detailed mandatory AI standards for data centres announced the day before.
politics1 day ago
Beira's Place Demands Amnesty International UK Withdraw Report Listing It Among Gender-Critical Groups
The women-only center founded by J.K. Rowling sent a legal letter to Amnesty International UK on July 15, 2026. It seeks permanent removal of a 2026 report that listed the group among 51 gender-critical organizations labeled anti-rights. Amnesty International UK said the briefing…
channel4.comworld1 day ago
Mother Released on Reduced Bail After 21 Months Detention in POGO Case
Merlie Joy Castro left detention on July 14 after a Pasig court cut her bail to P180,000. She had been held on a money laundering charge that remained after her 2025 acquittal in a qualified trafficking case tied to a Bamban POGO.
news.sky.comworld1 day agoUpdated
British Man Serving Sentence in Iran Gets Two More Years for Media Contact
Craig Foreman received an additional two-year term after being told he was meeting his lawyer but was instead brought before a judge. He and his wife Lindsay, both on hunger strike since May, were arrested in January 2025 during a motorcycle trip.
rediff.compolitics2 days ago
48 German Lawmakers Urge Israel to Provide Medical Care to Detained Gaza Hospital Director
Forty-eight Bundestag members urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to grant immediate medical access to Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. The Gaza hospital director remains held without trial in an Israeli prison and is reported to be in life-threatening condition. The lawmakers also reques…
middleeasteye.netpolitics2 days ago
Israeli Court Upholds Detention of Gaza Hospital Director Accused of Hamas Ties
Hussam Abu Safiya has been held without charge since December 2024. His lawyer reported bruises and weakness during a July 2 visit, while family members described shock at his appearance.
deadline.comscience2 days ago
Human rights group files petition over Cuban artist's prison status
A Cuba-based human rights organization has filed a habeas corpus petition seeking information on the current location of an artist removed from prison last week. The artist was arrested in 2021 and sentenced to five years in prison.
nbcnews.compolitics3 days ago
Mexico Files Complaints in U.S. Courts Over Deaths of 17 Citizens in Immigration Custody
President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government is filing complaints with federal and local US courts on Monday seeking criminal charges. At least 17 Mexican citizens have died in ICE custody or raids since President Trump returned to the White House last year.
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nypost.comfinance3 days ago
U.S. Health and Food Scores Hold Near 80 Percent in $32 Trillion Economy While Job-Finding Ability Ranks 10th Among Peers
Human Rights Measurement Initiative data show the United States achieving 80 percent of its potential on health and 81 percent on food security in recent years. Scores on work and income stand at 27 percent, the lowest among OECD countries. Recent policy changes have reduced acce…
ndtv.comworld3 days ago
Ethiopian Human Rights Council Calls for End to Tigray Conscription Decree That Includes Death Penalty for Objectors
The Ethiopian Human Rights Council on July 12 demanded an immediate halt to forced military recruitment in Tigray. The appeal follows a June 24 decree by the Tigray regional council that mandates compulsory service and the death penalty for objectors. The developments occur amid…
sbs.com.auworld3 days ago
Amnesty International report finds ongoing abuse of Filipino domestic workers in Saudi Arabia
A new Amnesty International report states that Filipino domestic workers in Saudi Arabia continue to face labour exploitation and sexual abuse. The findings are based on interviews with 19 women conducted in March 2026.
asiaone.comworld3 days ago
Iran detains dozens of Baha'is since January, rights groups say
Iranian authorities have arrested at least 63 Baha'is since January, with some held without charges and others accused of propaganda against the regime. Rights groups report raids on homes, desecration of religious items, and mistreatment including electric shocks and mock execut…
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manilatimes.networld4 days ago
Retired Judge Meinrado Paredes Dies at 79 in Cebu City
Paredes, who returned an IBP award after former President Duterte received the same honor, died from lung disease complications. He had a long career defending human rights during and after Martial Law.
opindia.compolitics6 days ago
Coalition urges Congress to include Iran internet bills in defense legislation
A coalition of groups sent a letter to Senate leadership and the bipartisan heads of the Armed Services Committee asking for two bills on internet access in Iran to be added to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
The Independentpolitics6 days ago
Nicaragua Removes Hundreds of Lawyers from Supreme Court Registry Without Notice
The Independent reported that Nicaragua's government removed lawyers' licenses from the Supreme Court registry in recent days. A United Nations expert called the action a purge of the legal profession. The step follows years of measures against dissent since 2018.
citizen.co.zapolitics6 days ago
South African Human Rights Commission Ends Food Pricing Hearings
The commission concludes a week of hearings into food systems on 10 July. Retailers including Shoprite face questions on pricing and supply chain data.
world6 days ago
Community Screenings of 'Satluj' Spread in Punjab After Platform Removal
Villagers in Punjab are holding public viewings of the film 'Satluj' after it was removed from the ZEE5 streaming platform. The movie depicts the investigation by rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra into disappearances during the 1980s and 1990s insurgency.
ndtv.comworld6 days ago
Egyptian Court to Rule on Appeal of Writer Ahmed Douma's One-Year Sentence
The Committee to Protect Journalists and partner organizations urged Egyptian authorities on 9 July 2026 to free political writer Ahmed Douma immediately and unconditionally. Douma was sentenced to one year in prison in June on charges tied to his social media posts and an articl…
cnbc.comworld7 days ago
U.S. State Department Condemns Iran’s Persecution of Christians
The State Department issued a statement on Iran’s repression of religious minorities, including a Catholic woman sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. The remarks coincided with new U.S. military strikes against Iran over tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Semaforworld7 days ago
UN report says paramilitary group actions in Sudan amount to genocide
A United Nations report found that actions by a paramilitary group in Sudan's civil war amounted to genocide. Investigators described encirclement of one city and a siege on another.
channel4.compolitics7 days ago
War Crimes Court Ties Sudan's Militia Leaders to Darfur Atrocities
The International Criminal Court reported a breakthrough in its Darfur probe with concrete links to RSF commanders. A recent UN fact-finding mission documented widespread atrocities in el-Fasher and el-Geneina.
newrepublic.compolitics7 days ago
ICC Reports Concrete Evidence Linking RSF Leaders to Darfur War Crimes
The International Criminal Court has concrete evidence tying Rapid Support Forces leaders to recent atrocities in Sudan. A UN report released this week detailed systematic attacks on civilians during the ongoing conflict.
Nbc Newsworld8 days ago
U.N. inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor held by Israel
A United Nations inquiry and experts called for the immediate release of a Palestinian doctor held in Israeli custody for 18 months, citing concerns over his health. The doctor is described as facing imminent risk of death while in detention.
Al Jazeerapolitics7 days agoUpdated
Israel Denies Risk to Gaza Hospital Director; UN Urges Release Over Abuse Claims
A petition seeks the release of Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital. Israel states there is no indication his life is in danger. The UN commission called for his immediate release on Wednesday.
supchina.compolitics8 days ago
China's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Takes Effect July 1
The legislation applies to Uyghurs, Tibetans and other groups with rules on intermarriage, language and surveillance. It also authorizes action against individuals outside China.
Yonhapworld8 days ago
Former Sex Workers Call for Probe Into Abuses at Brothels Near U.S. Bases
A group of former sex workers held a press conference outside the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's office in central Seoul on July 8. They urged an investigation into state-sponsored human rights abuses at now-defunct brothels around American military bases.
news.sky.comworld8 days ago
Egyptian Prisoner on Death Row for 2014 Murder Remains in Medical Facility Without Surgery
AllAfrica reported that Ahmed al-Waleed al-Shal remains in a prison medical facility without surgery after imaging showed a brain mass that doubled in size. Human Rights Watch urged immediate care and release on medical grounds.
news.sky.compolitics9 days ago
Inquiry Found MI5 Failed to Act on Agent X Warnings but Agency Later Changed Policies and Paid Compensation
A secret 2024 inspection by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office identified serious failings in MI5’s handling of Agent X. The agency knew of the informant’s threats against his girlfriend and interest in extreme violence yet continued to deploy him.
Semaforworld9 days ago
UN Human Rights Council Condemns Violence in Sudanese Town
The council passed a resolution condemning attacks on el-Obeid and established an inquiry. Save the Children reported more than 5,500 children displaced. The three-year conflict has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced over 14 million people.
world9 days ago
Over 300 Children Killed or Injured in Sudan Fighting Between Army and RSF
The U.N. children's agency said drone strikes caused most of the child casualties in the past six months. The Human Rights Council also approved a measure condemning violence by the Rapid Support Forces near el-Obeid.
Al Jazeeraworld10 days ago
UN group calls for release of detained Gaza doctor, Israel has not commented
A UN human rights body on July 6 demanded the immediate release of Hussam Abu Safia, held without charge since December 2024. The group cited violations of international human rights standards and reports of daily abuse.
world10 days ago
President Museveni Defends Bail Restrictions and Media Regulation in July 5 Address
President Museveni on July 5 defended restrictions on bail for some opposition figures and supported tighter media regulation. AllAfrica reported his statements on witness protection and past unrest. The address occurred amid ongoing constitutional debates over bail rights.
gatestoneinstitute.orgpolitics10 days ago
Turkey Detains Over 200 in Raids Ahead of NATO Summit
Turkish authorities arrested more than 200 people last month in Ankara and detained others in the days before a NATO summit. The detentions followed a demonstration ban and targeted suspected links to designated groups. Two journalists, a lawyer, and a stand-up comedian were also…
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loudwire.comsports11 days ago
Families Place Missing-Relatives Images as World Cup Stickers While Canada and Mexico Play in Guadalajara
Relatives of the disappeared in Jalisco displayed images styled as football stickers on walls and landmarks along Avenida Chapultepec. The action coincided with the 2026 World Cup and drew on tournament visibility to highlight more than 16,000 missing persons cases.
news.sky.comworld11 days ago
Gaza Hospital Director Held in Israeli Detention Since December 2024
@MarioNawfal reported that the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital remains in Israeli custody. His lawyer found him bruised and short of breath after transfer to an interrogation site. Physicians for Human Rights Israel warned his life is at immediate risk.
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Al Jazeeraworld11 days ago
Palestinian doctor held without charge has life-threatening condition
Elyas Abu Safia said his father Hussam Abu Safia can barely breathe or speak after more than 555 days in Israeli prison. Physicians for Human Rights Israel reported severe injuries and demanded his release.
Fox Newspolitics11 days ago
U.S. Law Requires State Department to List Countries Paying Cuba for Medical Missions and Bars Aid After Two Years
Congress passed legislation in February 2026 that directs the State Department to identify nations using Cuban medical personnel. Countries remaining on the list for two consecutive years face loss of U.S. foreign aid and other sanctions. Several Caribbean and Latin American nati…
politics11 days ago
Underground church leader released from Chinese prison after U.S. request
An unregistered church leader was freed from detention in China and has arrived in the United States. The release followed a direct request made during talks between U.S. and Chinese officials.
abcnews.go.comtechnology11 days agoUpdated
Chinese Pastor Ezra Jin Released and Arrives in U.S.; Most Other Zion Church Members Remain Detained
Ezra Jin Mingri reached the United States on July 4 and reunited with family members already in the country. Chinese authorities had detained him in October 2025 along with 17 other leaders from Zion Church.
news.sky.comworld11 days ago
U.N. Human Rights Chief Warns of Possible Atrocity Crimes in el-Obeid
The U.N. human rights chief warned of an unfolding catastrophe in el-Obeid, Sudan, citing 18 months of siege conditions and drone strikes. The Human Rights Council held an urgent debate on a draft resolution condemning violence and calling for more refugee support.
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sbs.com.aupolitics13 days ago
Australian government accepts 38 percent of UN human rights recommendations
The federal government rejected all eight recommendations concerning LGBTQIA+ people during the latest Universal Periodic Review. It accepted 128 of 332 total recommendations, the lowest share in two decades.
focustaiwan.twworld13 days ago
Hong Kong Bookseller Who Vanished in 2015 Dies in Taiwan at 70
Lam Wing-kee, manager of Causeway Bay Books, died Thursday evening in Taipei after a cancer relapse. He had been seized by Chinese authorities in 2015 and later moved to Taiwan, where he reopened the store.
Al Jazeeraworld13 days agoUpdated
UN Rights Chief Says Catastrophe Unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid
UN High Commissioner Volker Turk stated July 3 that a human rights catastrophe is unfolding in al-Obeid, Sudan. Civilians there have faced siege-like conditions for 18 months amid drone strikes and fighting between Sudanese forces.
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Washington Examinerworld13 days agoUpdated
Man Dies After Setting Himself on Fire Outside UN Headquarters in New York
A 52-year-old man died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters on July 2. New York City police responded to the incident and transported him to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Newsweekworld14 days ago
China's Ethnic Unity Law Takes Effect, Mandates Mandarin Nationwide
The Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress entered into effect Wednesday, establishing Mandarin as the primary language of education and public life. It also authorizes legal action against overseas individuals and organizations accused of undermining ethnic unity.
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politics14 days agoUpdated
U.K. Government Apologizes for Forced Adoptions of 185,000 Babies
The statement addressed an estimated 185,000 babies removed from unmarried mothers in England and Wales during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Officials expressed regret on behalf of the state but did not announce immediate compensation for the mothers or their children.
citizen.co.zaworld14 days ago
China Law Extends Legal Reach to Overseas Acts on Ethnic Unity
A statute passed in March took effect Wednesday allowing legal action against people and groups outside mainland China accused of undermining ethnic unity. Rights groups say the measure could be applied to overseas advocacy and monitoring activities.
news.sky.comworld14 days agoUpdated
Amnesty International Report Accuses RSF of Crimes Against Humanity in El Fasher; Army Also Accused in Broader War
Amnesty International released a report on July 1 alleging that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its 2025 campaign to seize El Fasher. The group documented murder, rape and other systematic attacks on civilians.
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axios.comworld15 days ago
New Book Estimates 3.3–5.3 Million Enslaved Under Broader Definition of Dutch Rule
A new book argues the widely cited total of 600,000 victims undercounts Dutch enslavement by including additional colonies and extending the time frame. The Guardian reported the findings from Leendert van der Valk.
hrw.orgworld15 days ago
Besigye and Lutale File Court Application Over Lawyer's Deportation
Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale filed an application in Uganda's High Court Criminal Division seeking a declaration that their rights were violated by the deportation of their lawyer Martha Karua. The filing names the Chief of Defence Forces and the Attorney General as r…
keeptalkinggreece.compolitics15 days agoUpdated
NATO Allies Meet in Ankara
Western governments have largely avoided public criticism of Turkey's legal actions against the main opposition party ahead of a July 7-8 NATO summit in Ankara. Diplomats say the focus will remain on security cooperation rather than democratic concerns.
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China Enacts Ethnic Unity Law Targeting Overseas Critics and Mandating Mandarin in Schools
The law, effective Wednesday, includes a clause allowing action against individuals outside China accused of undermining ethnic unity. Rights groups say it could affect overseas advocates for Tibetan, Uyghur and Mongolian minorities.
New York Postpolitics16 days ago
Iranian authorities move to seize Tehran church property and evict resident families
Iranian officials have threatened to seize St. Peter Evangelical Church in Tehran and evict the 20 families living there. The move follows partial property seizures and comes amid broader actions against Christian communities.