Human rights

Macron criticized by rights groups over hosting Saudi Crown PrinceMacron criticized by rights groups over hosting Saudi Crown Prince

Macron criticized by rights groups over hosting Saudi Crown Prince

Paris - Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is under probe by human rights groups and critics for his…

July 29, 2022
$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank

$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank

Sudan - For the first time ever, two United Nations agencies in Sudan have offered direct contribution towards humanitarian aid…

July 28, 2022
Human rights experts urge repeal of Hong Kong’s security lawHuman rights experts urge repeal of Hong Kong’s security law

Human rights experts urge repeal of Hong Kong’s security law

Hong Kong - On Wednesday, UN appointed independent human rights experts have invited pledges to replace the controversial National Security…

July 28, 2022
UN: New Colombia govt must address rising rights violation UN: New Colombia govt must address rising rights violation 

UN: New Colombia govt must address rising rights violation

Colombia - As the new government in Colombia is all set to take office next month, the rising violence and…

July 27, 2022
Human rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progressHuman rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progress

Human rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progress

Libya - Even though little progress has been made, political and constitutional chaos has caused continued tensions, insecurity and resultant…

July 26, 2022
Danger to democracy as Tunisians vote on new constitutionDanger to democracy as Tunisians vote on new constitution

Danger to democracy as Tunisians vote on new constitution

North Africa - Monday marked the day that Tunisians came out to vote, though in low numbers, in a referendum…

July 26, 2022
Christian Women Forced To Wear Hijabs Or Resign From Work In IndonesiaChristian Women Forced To Wear Hijabs Or Resign From Work In Indonesia

Christian Women Forced To Wear Hijabs Or Resign From Work In Indonesia

Indonesia - Christian women are forced to wear Hijabs (a scarf that Muslim women wear to cover their hair and…

July 26, 2022
Myanmar Junta  Condemned For Executing Of Civilians Without Fair TrialMyanmar Junta  Condemned For Executing Of Civilians Without Fair Trial

Myanmar Junta  Condemned For Executing Of Civilians Without Fair Trial

Myanmar - Atrocities of the junta rule in Myanmar is reaching heights as it went onto execute four activists fighting…

July 25, 2022
Myanmar junta’s executions mark escalated rights suppressionMyanmar junta’s executions mark escalated rights suppression

Myanmar junta’s executions mark escalated rights suppression

Myanmar - Four prisoners of democracy movement in Myanmar, including former lawmaker in party of Aung Saan Su Kyi, have…

July 25, 2022
Activists Protest Against Proposed Indiana Abortion LawActivists Protest Against Proposed Indiana Abortion Law

Activists Protest Against Proposed Indiana Abortion Law

United States - Indiana lawmakers are expected to discuss plans to tighten the state's abortion laws after activists protested against…

July 25, 2022