china's repression of uyghur intellectuals a violation of rights

China’s Repression of Uyghur Intellectuals: A Violation of Rights

Rahile Dawut, an internationally renowned Uyghur ethnographer, was recently sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court, which is a very disturbing trend. The severity of China’s human rights abuses, particularly about the Uyghur…

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france and uk set to discuss channel crossing crisis

France and UK Set to Discuss Channel Crossing Crisis

With France under scrutiny for inaction in stopping small boats crossing the Channel, Emmanuel Macron and UK’s Sir Keir Starmer are set to talk about a new security agreement. The UK is very keen to…

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rape and sexual violence of women and girls in tigray un report

Rape and Sexual Violence of Women and Girls in Tigray: UN Report

Eritrean troops and Amhara militia continue to commit atrocities in Tigray, including arrest, detention and torture of civilians. The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia sounded alarm in its latest report about the…

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child rights in the u.s. a critical analysis of legislative gaps and progress

Child Rights in the U.S.: A Critical Analysis of Legislative Gaps and Progress

A society’s devotion to its youngest and most vulnerable members can be determined in large part by how well children’s rights are protected. But as a recent report by Human Rights Watch made clear, there…

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repression in iran crackdown ahead of protest anniversary

Repression in Iran: Crackdown Ahead of Protest Anniversary

A troubling uptick in oppressive tactics against civil society and dissenting voices has been observed in Iran, a country with a complicated socio-political terrain. This increase occurred when Mahsa Jina Amini’s death in detention one…

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egypt amnesty international calls for immediate release of hisham kassem

Egypt: Amnesty International Calls For Immediate Release Of Hisham Kassem

Amnesty International’s Research and Advocacy Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Philip Luther, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Hisham Kassem, detained since August 20 solely for the peaceful exercise…

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eu pushed to recognize sex workers as court steps up rights protection

EU Pushed to Recognize Sex Workers As Court Steps Up Rights Protection

Sex workers in the EU have turned to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after the French government criminalized their profession in 2016. The court will look into the case as it has already…

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hrw shines light on taliban's gender crimes against humanity

HRW shines light on Taliban’s gender crimes against humanity

Since taking over Afghanistan, the Taliban have committed numerous human rights violations, particularly against the country’s women and girls. The authorities have imposed a number of restrictions through various written or announced decrees since August…

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sri lanka asked to address its accountability deficit

Sri Lanka asked to address its accountability deficit

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Wednesday emphasised the pressing need for cash-strapped Sri Lanka to address its accountability deficit, ranging from corruption and abuse of power to war crimes and human…

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texas ordered to remove floating barrier meant to block migrants

Texas ordered to remove floating barrier meant to block migrants

A United States judge ruled on Wednesday that Texas state in the South Central region must move a large floating barrier that was placed in the middle of the Rio Grande, one of the principal…

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