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DHS's Own Watchdog Just Confirmed the Alligator Alcatraz Cages Were Real

A DHS Inspector General report confirms detainees at Alligator Alcatraz were held in metal cages labeled 'calming areas.' Here's what it found.

Latin Times

Four years after Mahsa Amini's death, rights groups warn Tehran's crackdown persists

Human rights groups said those who directed the violent suppression of the 2022 protests still control Iran's security apparatus, as Kurdish businesses shuttered across her home region and the UN Special Rapporteur said four years of state violence had failed to extinguish the resistance.

Euronews

Amnesty says Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' in 2022 protests crackdown

In a report released Wednesday, Amnesty International said Iranian authorities committed “crimes against humanity” during the violent crackdown on the 2022 protests known as the movement “Woman, Life, Freedom” that was sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

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Alligator Alcatraz held detainees in cages the size of phone booths, DHS watchdog says

Office of inspector general’s report says practice at Florida immigration jail is not aligned with ‘humane treatment’

The Guardian - US

Russia's foreign recruit drive amounts to human trafficking, Amnesty International says

In a new report, human rights advocates say that in many cases the recruitment of foreigners into Russia's army amounts to the crime of human trafficking.

Euronews

Russia tricks 'vulnerable' foreigners to fight in Ukraine war, Amnesty reports

Foreign nationals are being tricked into fighting for the Russian army against Ukraine through fake job offers, an Amnesty International report said Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war. The average targeted recruit is under 40, living in a poorer country and lured by the "promise of a job", Amnesty's…

France 24

What are the Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and how has the UK sanctioned them?

The UK was one of 12 countries to announce the ban on Tuesday

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10 Photos of Sarah Khalifa: 'Mission Impossible' Presenter Sentenced to Death by Egyptian Court

Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa has been sentenced to death for drug trafficking. The case, involving 28 defendants, has drawn international attention and criticism over Egypt's use of the death penalty.

International Business Times UK

Indian police used excessive force during protests, Amnesty International says

Demonstrations in the capital New Delhi, triggered by the leak of the national medical entrance test, turned violent on 20 July when thousands of protesters attempted to march towards parliament.

Euronews

Russia upholds Yabloko party's election ban and jails its deputy chair

The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 years in a penal colony for calling for a ceasefire in Russia's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.

Euronews

Unprotected minors and alleged illegal returns: NGOs warn of Ceuta humanitarian crisis

Thousands of minors remain unprotected in overwhelmed Ceuta as Spain weighs moving them to the mainland or sending them back to Morocco. Five organisations tell Euronews about the limits of humanitarian aid and warn of possible human rights violations.

Euronews

Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war

The Eurovision Song Contest sees singer representatives from all over the world take to the stage in a bid to be crowned the winner, with the victorious country then given the honour of hosting the next year’s contest.

BANG Premier

Iran executes woman who claimed self-defence against sexual assault

Marzieh Nieri, 23, was executed at Qazvin Central Prison after a court rejected her account of wounding a man who had attempted to assault her, bringing the number of women executed in Iran since the start of 2026 to at least 14.

Euronews

EU stands in 'solidarity' with Euronews following ban in Belarus

The European Union and various leading press freedom organisations have condemned Belarus’ designation of Euronews as “extremist”, calling it part of a broader crackdown on independent media.

Euronews

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The end of anonymous protest — How facial recognition puts democracy at risk

The use of facial recognition technology to police protesters is growing in Europe and this “erosion of privacy” may shape how citizens express dissent.

The Economic Times

China faces backlash over arrest of activist in Tibet for Dalai Lama photo

Chinese authorities arrested activist Zhang Yi in Tibet on July 28. He faces charges of inciting separatism after displaying a Dalai Lama photo. Amnesty International criticizes Beijing for suppressing peaceful expression and religious freedom. The organization calls for Zhang's immediate and unconditional release. They also urge access to family and…

The Guardian - UK

Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups

Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civilians

The Economic Times

Imran Khan's supporters stage protests across Pak to mark his 3 years in jail; over 100 held

Pakistani police arrested over 100 supporters of Imran Khan during nationwide protests. Rallies were held to mark three years since the former prime minister's imprisonment. Authorities used force and tear gas to disperse demonstrators in Punjab and Sindh provinces. Khan's party alleged denial of medical care and visitation rights for…

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International Business Times UK

Amnesty Apologises After Labeling JK Rowling-Backed Rape Support Centre 'Anti-Rights'

Amnesty International UK apologises after labeling JK Rowling-backed Beira's Place 'anti-rights', following a legal threat that forced the charity watchdog into a rare public reversal.

The Independent UK

How an election in Pakistan-administered Kashmir descended into deadly violence

An election meant to restore stability has instead deepened a crisis over rights, representation, and state power

The Independent UK

Imran Khan marks three years in prison as anger grows over ex-Pakistan PM’s treatment

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The Independent UK

Pakistan faces fresh calls to end Imran Khan’s ‘solitary confinement’ as former PM marks three years in jail

Despite his imprisonment, Khan has remained Pakistan’s most influential opposition figure

The Times of India

NOC to travel outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi - Pakistan restricts foreign journalists amid PoK crackdown

Pakistan has imposed fresh restrictions on foreign media personnel, requiring journalists working for international news organisations to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before travelling outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for reporting assignments.

The Times of India

'Long history of unlawful violence': Global watchdogs condemn Pakistan's crackdown in PoK

International oversight bodies are sounding the alarm over growing violence and restrictions on media freedom during elections. Amnesty International has documented harsh actions against protesters in PoK's Rawalakot, and the Committee to Protect Journalists has identified worsening conditions for reporters. Alarmingly, two independent journalists are reportedly missing after being abducted…

The Economic Times

PoK elections: Amnesty condemns crackdown in Rawalakot as CPJ raises alarm over journalist disappearances, communications blackout

Global watchdogs condemn escalating state violence and press restrictions in Rawalakot. Amnesty International and CPJ Asia demand an end to the crackdown. They highlight enforced disappearances of journalists and widespread internet shutdowns. Reports indicate significant casualties during ongoing protest movements.

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