human rights lawyer yu wensheng and wife xu yan sentenced amidst rising crackdown on dissent in china

Human Rights Lawyer Yu Wensheng and Wife Xu Yan Sentenced Amidst Rising Crackdown on Dissent in China

In a historic and shocking turn of events for human rights in China, authorities penalized Yu Wensheng’s wife, Xu Yan, one year and nine months while sentencing eminent human rights advocate Yu Wensheng three years…

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reform uk leader nigel farage blasts labour government over illegal immigration

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage blasts Labour government over illegal immigration

Nigel Farage, a British politician, broadcaster, Member of Parliament for Clacton and and the Leader of Reform UK, has blasted the ruling Labour government as the annual migrant death toll reached 55 earlier on Sunday.…

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uk pm starmer rules out slavery reparations at commonwealth summit

UK PM Starmer Rules Out Slavery Reparations at Commonwealth Summit

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has insisted the UK “can’t change our history” when asked if there would be reparations over the transatlantic slave trade at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. The…

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does hamas leader's death raise the prospect of a gaza ceasefire

Does Hamas leader’s death raise the prospect of a Gaza ceasefire?

US President Joe Biden is currently in Berlin on a high-profile trip. During his stay in the German capital, he is also expected to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.…

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un general assembly muhammad yunus urges global leaders to invest in youth

UN General Assembly: Muhammad Yunus urges global leaders to invest in youth

Muhammad Yunus, 84 year old Bangladesh economist, entrepreneur, politician, civil society leader and 5th Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, while addressing at UNGA79 (United Nations General Assembly) urged all the global leaders to invest in the…

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uk labour government’s early prison release scheme turns even more controversial

UK: Labour government’s early prison release scheme turns even more controversial

In July 2024, the UK’s Labour government planned to enlarge the early release of prisoners to resolve the overcrowding crisis in the prison. Because the database released by the World Prison Brief said that Britain…

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hrc57 international statement commending uae president's decision to pardon convicted bangladeshis

HRC57: International statement commending UAE President’s decision to pardon convicted Bangladeshis

In an international statement released during the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council, a coalition of 20 human rights organisations commended the UAE President’s decision to grant pardon to Bangladeshi nationals accused and…

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ex boyfriend accused of killing ugandan olympic athlete rebecca cheptegei also dies from burns

Ex-boyfriend accused of killing Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei also dies from burns

The former partner of Ugandan Olympic Marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei who was accused of murdering her by pouring petrol all over her and setting her on fire, has died from the burns that he sustained during…

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bangladesh transition an “historic opportunity” for inclusive governance anchored in human rights and rule of law report…

Bangladesh transition an “historic opportunity” for inclusive governance anchored in human rights and rule of law: Report…

The UN Human Rights office issued a preliminary report on protest and unrest in Bangladesh recently that states, “The transition ahead presents an historic opportunity to reform and revitalise the country’s institutions to restore fundamental…

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'Shameless corporate profiteering': Report finds Etsy operating in illegal Israeli settlements

‘Shameless corporate profiteering’: Report finds Etsy operating in illegal Israeli settlements

Published jointly by three prominent organisations, a recent report has raised serious concerns over “shameless corporate profiteering” as it finds that e-commerce platform Etsy is conducting business through dozens of shops located in illegal Israeli…

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