Tag: human rights

The Red Cross found itself in a challenging position as Hamas pressured the organization to take part in a ceremony ...

Alleged Malaysian drugs trafficker gets last-minute stay of execution in Singapore – The Associated Press

Last-Minute Stay of Execution for Alleged Malaysian Drug Trafficker in Singapore

A Malaysian man on the brink of execution for drug trafficking has been granted a last-minute stay by Singapore's courts. ...

Myanmar/Bangladesh: Rohingya community facing gravest threats since 2017 – Amnesty International

Amnesty International reports that the Rohingya community in Myanmar and Bangladesh is facing its most severe threats since the 2017 ...

Lebanon: Destruction of Infrastructure Preventing Returns – Human Rights Watch

Lebanon’s Crumbling Infrastructure: A Barrier to Safe Returns

According to Human Rights Watch, the widespread destruction of infrastructure in Lebanon is severely hindering the return of displaced individuals. ...

Cambodia: press freedom under attack – DW (English)

Press Freedom in Cambodia: A Struggle for Truth and Transparency

In Cambodia, the landscape of press freedom is becoming increasingly perilous as government crackdowns escalate. Journalists are not only facing ...

ICC Prosecutor’s application for arrest warrants against Taliban leaders is an important step towards justice – Amnesty International

ICC Prosecutor Takes Bold Step Toward Justice with Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders

Amnesty International has praised the ICC Prosecutor's initiative to issue arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, calling it a significant step ...

Whistleblower who exposed chaos of Afghanistan evacuation wins unfair dismissal case against government – The Independent

Whistleblower Who Uncovered Afghanistan Evacuation Chaos Triumphs in Unfair Dismissal Battle Against Government

A courageous whistleblower who bravely revealed the chaos surrounding the Afghanistan evacuation has triumphed in an unfair dismissal case against ...

Afghanistan: Ban on women medical training must be repealed – OHCHR

Urgent Call to Lift Ban on Women’s Medical Training in Afghanistan

The UN's OHCHR has passionately called on Afghanistan to lift its ban on women pursuing medical training, emphasizing the severe ...

Korean Victim of WWII Sex Slavery Who Fought for Japan’s Apology Dies – The New York Times

Brave Korean WWII Sex Slave Advocate Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Courage and Resilience

Yun Dong-ju, a passionate champion for the victims of Japan's WWII sex slavery, has sadly passed away. Her unwavering commitment ...

Indonesia calls for OIC unity in support of Palestine – asianews.network

Indonesia Urges OIC Unity to Stand Strong for Palestine

Indonesia has passionately called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to come together in a powerful show of support ...

‘No more silence’: Israelis face Gaza war backlash on Sri Lanka’s beaches – Al Jazeera English

Breaking the Silence: Israelis Confront Gaza War Backlash on Sri Lanka’s Shores

In Sri Lanka, the serene beauty of its beaches is overshadowed by rising tensions as Israeli tourists encounter backlash linked ...

Pakistan steps up arrests of Afghans without papers. Kabul says it’s a move to expel all refugees – The Associated Press

Pakistan Intensifies Crackdown on Undocumented Afghans: Kabul Claims It’s a Push to Expel Refugees

Pakistan has ramped up its efforts to target undocumented Afghan refugees, resulting in a wave of arrests. Kabul claims that ...

Egypt says Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians – Reuters

Egypt Advocates for Rebuilding Gaza While Ensuring Palestinian Resettlement

Egypt has passionately asserted that the reconstruction of Gaza must center on the rights of its Palestinian residents, insisting that ...

Cambodian court denies bail for Mother Nature activists – UCA News

Justice Delayed: Cambodian Court Refuses Bail for Mother Nature Activists

A Cambodian court has denied bail for a group of activists from the environmental organization Mother Nature, who were taken ...

Ex-Karabakh official held by Azerbaijan declares second hunger strike amid terrorism trial – Yahoo

Ex-Karabakh Official Launches Second Hunger Strike During High-Stakes Terrorism Trial

An ex-official from Karabakh, who is currently facing terrorism charges in Azerbaijan, has declared a second hunger strike. This bold ...

Turkmenistan Forces Government Employees to Surrender Passports – Times of Central Asia

Turkmenistan’s Bold Move: Government Employees Required to Hand Over Passports!

In a bold and controversial decision, the Turkmenistan government has ordered state employees to hand over their passports. This drastic ...

FROM THE MEKONG RIVER TO THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN SEA: FREE FREE PALESTINE! – Focus on the Global South

From the Mekong River to the Southeast Asian Sea: A Call for Freedom in Palestine!

FROM THE MEKONG RIVER TO THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN SEA: FREE PALESTINE! shines a spotlight on the vibrant solidarity movements throughout ...

Thousands rescued from illegal scam compounds in Myanmar as Thailand launches huge crackdown – The Guardian

Thailand’s Bold Crackdown: Thousands Freed from Illegal Scam Operations in Myanmar!

Authorities in Myanmar have successfully rescued thousands trapped in illegal scam compounds, as Thailand ramps up its fight against human ...

Seventeenth ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour (17th AFML), Vientiane, Lao PDR, 13-14 November 2024 – ASEAN

Join the Conversation: Seventeenth ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour Set for November 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR!