Senegal sets delayed presidential elections for March 24 President Macky Sall has also dissolved the government and named Sidiki Kaba as the new prime minister. Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2024
Refugees, migrants held in ‘violent, squalid’ Malaysian detention centres Human Rights Watch report accuses Malaysia of subjecting detainees, including children, to torture. Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2024
Chad Junta Chief To Contest May 6 Presidential Vote Chad junta chief Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said Saturday he would contest a May 6 presidential election, just three days after his chief rival was killed in murky circumstances. International Business Times · Mar 2, 2024
Carbon Credit Scheme Sees Indigenous Cambodians Harassed, Evicted: Report Indigenous Cambodians living in a protected forest say a carbon credit scheme has led to the destruction of their crops and huts, as a two-year Human Rights Watch investigation released Thursday documented forced evictions and criminal charges. International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 144 As the war rages in Gaza, US President Joe Biden says he hopes a ceasefire can take effect by early next week. Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024
US Eyes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire By Next Week A new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could start as soon as Monday, US President Joe Biden said, in a deal that could include the exchange of dozens of hostages held in Gaza for several hundred Palestinian detainees. International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024
Israel accused of violating UN court order and blocking Gaza aid The Human Rights Watch says there has been a 30 per cent drop in the daily average number of trucks entering Gaza Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2024
Countries 'Reaching Beyond Borders' To Silence Dissidents: HRW Governments around the world are "reaching beyond their borders" to attack their own citizens abroad in order to crush dissent, Human Rights Watch said Thursday, urging more protection for them. International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024
What’s behind Israel’s escalation on south Lebanon? A notable increase in attacks may signify that Israel is stepping up a campaign to clear the south. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2024
It’s time to ask why the US and UK fund Rwanda while atrocities mount up in DRC British and North American taxpayers are funding violence in DRC. What exactly do policymakers get in return for enabling all this suffering? The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Top carmakers at risk of using Uighur forced labour in China, report says Brands such as General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen not doing enough to track their supply chains, rights group says. Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2024
What is UNRWA and why is it important for Palestinians? The UN agency, which supports 6 million Palestinian refugees, is the main aid provider in Gaza amid Israeli bombardment. Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2024
Carmakers may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour, NGO investigation finds Companies such as Toyota, Volkswagen, Tesla, General Motors and BYD could do more to ensure their strict standards are applied in China, Human Rights Watch says The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024
Dissident Russian Rockers Held In Thailand Fly To Israel A dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band held in Thailand on immigration charges have left the kingdom to fly to Israel, according to a post Thursday on the group's official Facebook page. International Business Times · Feb 1, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2024 Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand Bi-2 members, held for performing without permits, have criticised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Putin.
Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2024 ICJ ruling in Gaza genocide case renews calls to end Israel arms transfers Advocates urge countries to suspend arms sales to Israel after top UN court says risk of genocide in Gaza plausible.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024 Chagos islanders stunned as David Cameron rules out return Statement from British foreign secretary comes just months after his predecessor confirmed resettlement was part of talks with Mauritius
Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024 Burkina Faso army strikes killed dozens of civilians, says HRW The army’s fight against rebels has been criticised as heavy-handed, with the HRW report being the latest criticism.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2024 Meta downplays concerns by Australia’s online safety regulator it is censoring pro-Palestinian content Company says there was ‘briefly’ a problem with ‘inappropriate Arabic translations’
The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2024 ABC strongly denies outside influence in removal of Antoinette Lattouf As broadcaster prepares to defend a wrongful dismissal case, managing editor ‘rejects’ it was influenced by pro-Israel groups lobbying for presenter to be removed
Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024 ‘They’re going to kill us’: Sudan’s army targets civilians on ethnic basis Army accuses civilians of spying for RSF paramilitary based on ethnic grounds, leading to arrests, torture and killings.
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024 Gaza daily deaths exceed all other major conflicts in 21st century: Oxfam Human Rights Watch also says Israel’s war has included ‘acts of collective punishment that amount to war crimes’.
International Business Times · Jan 11, 2024 2023 'Formidable' Year For Rights Suppression Globally, HRW Warns The past 12 months marked a "formidable" year for suppression of human rights, with world leaders ignoring violations in Sudan and Gaza, and against marginalized groups like the Uighurs, a monitor said Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024 Human rights in decline globally as leaders fail to uphold laws, report warns Human Rights Watch’s annual report highlights politicians’ double standards and ‘transactional diplomacy’ amid escalating crises
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024 Barcelona warn LGBTQ+ fans they could face ‘severe penalties’ in Saudi Arabia Barcelona fans have travelled to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup