middleeasteye.net
Palestinian doctor still subjected to torture in Israeli detention
Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, abducted in Gaza, reports being beaten and deprived of sleep by Israeli guards. UN experts call for his immediate release.
Human Rights
Stories tagged “Human Rights.”
30 stories
Tunisia: Court starts final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures
africanews.com
Tunisia: Court starts final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures
A Tunisian court has commenced the final appeal hearing for dozens of opposition figures accused of plotting against the state, a process widely criticized by rights groups and lawyers.
South Africa: Sharpeville massacre victims launch legal action
africanews.com
South Africa: Sharpeville massacre victims launch legal action
Survivors and relatives of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre are launching legal action against the South African government to overturn a law preventing compensation claims.
jeuneafrique.com
Guinea: FNDC Lawyers Appeal to UN After Discovery of Mass Grave in Forécariah
Following the discovery of six bodies near Forécariah, Guinea, the FNDC's lawyers have appealed to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, questioning the independence of the Guinean justice system's investigation.
bbc.co.uk
Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice and compensation
Survivors of South Africa's 1960 Sharpeville massacre are launching a legal bid to overturn an indemnity law that has prevented perpetrators from being prosecuted. The survivors seek justice and compensation for the violent suppression of a peaceful protest against aparth…
RSF concerned after disappearance of journalist Moussa Kaka in Niger
rfi.fr
RSF concerned after disappearance of journalist Moussa Kaka in Niger
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has expressed deep concern over the disappearance of journalist Moussa Kaka in Niger, who has been missing since August 31st.
Chad: At Abdoulaye Miskine's Trial, Defense Lawyer Claims the 'Case is Empty'
rfi.fr
Chad: At Abdoulaye Miskine's Trial, Defense Lawyer Claims the 'Case is Empty'
The trial of Abdoulaye Miskine, a former rebel leader, continued in Chad. His defense lawyer argued the case is weak, citing inconsistencies and lack of evidence, while the prosecution requested a postponement.
en.mehrnews.com
Yemen denounces US war crime on a wedding party in Iran
Yemen condemns US attack on wedding party in Iran, calling it a war crime.
scmp.com
Thailand jails activist over royal motorcade live streaming
A Thai court sentenced 25-year-old activist Tantawan Tuatulanon to two years in prison for violating the country's strict royal insult law after she live-streamed near a royal motorcade in March 2022. Her lawyer plans to appeal, arguing it was an exercise of free speech.
UN panel urges states to confront slavery’s legacy with reparations
africanews.com
UN panel urges states to confront slavery’s legacy with reparations
A UN committee has called on countries to adopt comprehensive reparations for people of African descent, arguing that the transatlantic slave trade's legacy fuels systemic racism and inequality.
Countries obligated to consider repatriation for transatlantic slave trade – UN Committee
premiumtimesng.com
Countries obligated to consider repatriation for transatlantic slave trade – UN Committee
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has declared that nations are legally bound to consider reparations for the harms caused by their involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. This guidance follows a UN General Assembly vote recognizing…
Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires
africanews.com
Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires
Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the reintroduction of the death penalty for intentional forest fires after recent blazes killed 12 people, instructing the justice minister to amend the penal code by September 15.
UN racial discrimination committee presents legal case for broad slavery reparations
euronews.com
UN racial discrimination committee presents legal case for broad slavery reparations
A UN committee has issued a new interpretation of an international treaty, stating that countries are legally obliged to provide broad reparations for harms from the transatlantic slave trade and its ongoing consequences.
zeit.de
Hundreds Attend CSD Events in Altenburg and Gotha for Diversity
Hundreds of people participated in Christopher Street Day (CSD) events in Altenburg and Gotha, Germany, demonstrating for diversity and open-mindedness. Organizers emphasized the importance of visibility and safety, especially following a recent attack in Berlin.
Digital War Between Malian Pro-FGM Activists and West African Feminists
rfi.fr
Digital War Between Malian Pro-FGM Activists and West African Feminists
A video of a girl undergoing FGM in Mali sparked a digital war between Malian pro-excision activists and West African feminists, leading to cross-border mobilization and pressure on advocates residing in Europe.
Tanzania: Concerns Mount Over Massai Populations' Future Amid Tourism Development
rfi.fr
Tanzania: Concerns Mount Over Massai Populations' Future Amid Tourism Development
UN committee concerned over Massai populations' displacement in Tanzania due to tourism development. Authorities must end forced evictions and address police abuses, UN says.
Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave
africanews.com
Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave
France joins calls for investigation into mass grave in Guinea. Bodies of six men found with hands tied and blindfolds in Forécariah prefecture. Civil society organizations call for UN, Amnesty, and Human Rights Watch involvement.
theguardian.com
UK urged to help free British-Egyptian ‘arrested in Cairo over sister’s activism’
A British-Egyptian woman, Eman el-Shazly, has been arrested in Cairo, with lawyers claiming it's an attempt to silence her sister, Mona, a UK-based critic of the Egyptian government. The UK Foreign Office has been asked to intervene for her release.
Discovery of a mass grave in Guinea: civil society asks the UN to supervise the investigation
rfi.fr
Discovery of a mass grave in Guinea: civil society asks the UN to supervise the investigation
Six bodies were found in a mass grave in Forécariah, Guinea, prompting an investigation. Civil society organizations demand an independent and transparent inquiry, urging the UN and human rights groups to supervise it.
Human rights in Myanmar hitting a ‘new low,’ U.N. warns
japantimes.co.jp
Human rights in Myanmar hitting a ‘new low,’ U.N. warns
The United Nations has warned that the human rights situation in Myanmar has plunged to a 'new low' due to illegal mining and scam centers. The U.N. human rights office denounced the 'ever-worsening brutal abuse' of the Rohingya minority and the 'devastating impact' of il…
theguardian.com
Artist Known for Mao Zedong Sculptures Jailed for Slandering 'Heroes and Martyrs'
Artist Gao Zhen, known for sculptures of Mao Zedong, sentenced to three years in prison for slandering 'heroes and martyrs'.
Colombia's President Orders Immediate Deportation of Irregular Migrants: 'They Will Leave, It's a Political Decision'
elpais.com
Colombia's President Orders Immediate Deportation of Irregular Migrants: 'They Will Leave, It's a Political Decision'
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered the immediate deportation of irregular migrants, affecting nearly 1 million Venezuelans living in the country. The decision has sparked criticism from the opposition and concerns about the potential consequences fo…
theguardian.com
Prince Harry quits board of wildlife charity after rangers’ human rights abuses
Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks, a major African wildlife charity, after it admitted to human rights abuses committed by its rangers in the Republic of the Congo.
en.mehrnews.com
S. Africa ready to cooperate with Iran in suing Israel regime
South Africa has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Iran in pursuing legal action against the United States and Israel for crimes. The readiness was announced during the 11th BRICS Legal Forum 2026 in New Delhi.
Spanish Government Convenes Emergency Meeting to Address Ceuta Migrant Crisis
elpais.com
Spanish Government Convenes Emergency Meeting to Address Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has convened an emergency meeting of the National Security Council to address the migrant crisis in Ceuta, 26 days after 80,000 people crossed the border from Morocco. The meeting will discuss the situation and potential solutions.
zeit.de
Street Renaming: Hamburg Honors Esther Bejarano and Jina Mahsa Amini
Hamburg is renaming a street after Holocaust survivor and activist Esther Bejarano and a park after Jina Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked protests in Iran. The changes honor their fight against oppression and for human dignity, while also addressing a street name with Naz…
Amnesty demands rescue of worshippers abducted in Niger mosque attack
premiumtimesng.com
Amnesty demands rescue of worshippers abducted in Niger mosque attack
Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to urgently rescue worshippers abducted from a mosque in Kpenya, Niger State, amidst escalating attacks and mass abductions in the Borgu-Kainji corridor.
Indian police used excessive force during protests, Amnesty International says
euronews.com
Indian police used excessive force during protests, Amnesty International says
Amnesty International says Indian police used excessive force during protests in New Delhi and Bihar, including electric shock devices and pellet guns. The protests were triggered by the leak of the national medical entrance test and turned violent on 20 July.
al-monitor.com
Eleven bodies recovered after boat carrying migrants sinks off Tunisia
Eleven bodies have been recovered by Tunisia's coastguard after a boat carrying Tunisian migrants sank at the weekend en route to Italy. Three others are still unaccounted for.
tehrantimes.com
Stabbing near al-Auja follows deepening Israeli violence across West Bank
An Israeli settler was stabbed in the occupied Jordan Valley, leading to a military operation in the area. The settler was taken to a hospital in Jerusalem. Israeli forces have been escalating violence in the West Bank, with settlers cutting off water and electricity to P…