Human rights

At least 14 police injured as supporters of Argentina’s vice president protestAt least 14 police injured as supporters of Argentina’s vice president protest

At least 14 police injured as supporters of Argentina’s vice president protest

Argentina - A few days earlier, prosecutors had requested a 12-year prison sentence against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner…

August 29, 2022
Report on human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang to be delayedReport on human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang to be delayed

Report on human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang to be delayed

China - Michelle Bachelet, the head of the UN Human Rights Commission, has hinted that she might not fulfil her…

August 27, 2022
Airstrike hits playground in TigrayAirstrike hits playground in Tigray

Airstrike hits playground in Tigray

Ethiopia - At least seven people have been killed in an airstrike on a playground in Ethiopia's northern capital of…

August 27, 2022
Dutch investigate baby death at asylum centerDutch investigate baby death at asylum center

Dutch investigate baby death at asylum center

Netherland - In the northeastern village of Ter-Apel, a sports hall serves as a refuge for petitioners. A three-month-old baby…

August 26, 2022
Russia’s cluster munition attacks take toll on civiliansRussia’s cluster munition attacks take toll on civilians

Russia’s cluster munition attacks take toll on civilians

Ukraine - Human Rights Watch today released the 100-page global Cluster Munition Monitor 2022 report, claiming that the continuous use…

August 25, 2022
Drought and heat threaten crops in ChinaDrought and heat threaten crops in China

Drought and heat threaten crops in China

China - On record, this summer is the hottest, causing drought around the world. In China, drought threatens food production,…

August 25, 2022
Somali forces end hotel siege by jihadists Somali forces end hotel siege by jihadists 

Somali forces end hotel siege by jihadists

Somalia - Somali forces have lifted a siege on a hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, after it was taken over…

August 24, 2022
Hundreds of Taiwanese trafficked to Cambodia and held captive by telecom scam gangsHundreds of Taiwanese trafficked to Cambodia and held captive by telecom scam gangs

Hundreds of Taiwanese trafficked to Cambodia and held captive by telecom scam gangs

Taiwan - Hundreds of Taiwanese are among the unknown victims being held captive and forced to work on fraudulent telecommunications…

August 23, 2022
Daughter of Putin ally killed in Moscow blastDaughter of Putin ally killed in Moscow blast

Daughter of Putin ally killed in Moscow blast

Russia - On August 20, 29-year-old Darya Dugina died due to an explosion in the Moscow region. Her father, Russian…

August 22, 2022
Scholars urge SC to review orders harming ‘Human Rights in India’Scholars urge SC to review orders harming ‘Human Rights in India’

Scholars urge SC to review orders harming ‘Human Rights in India’

India - The Supreme Court's recent decisions have caused great concern among leading overseas scholars, who feel they have a…

August 20, 2022