INSANE: 11 | Vintage Vibes

Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’

Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detention

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Mobilisation fears grip Russians as Kremlin's forced recruitment spikes

Human rights groups said they recorded a surge in forced recruitment since mid-August, amid reports that Russia is preparing a new mobilisation wave after September's elections.

Euronews · Aug 25

European court says the Turkish judiciary has a 'systematic problem' in ruling on philanthropist

The European Court of Human Rights has criticized Turkey's courts over the imprisonment of philanthropist Osman Kavala

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Prince Harry steps down from African Wildlife Charity Board following human rights abuse probe

Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of an African wildlife charity after an investigation found human rights abuses by rangers working in one of its protected areas.

The Times of India · Aug 24

Colombia’s armed groups recruit children and train them in drone warfare, rights group says

A new Human Rights Watch report says drug gangs and rebel groups in Colombia are increasingly recruiting children for dangerous tasks, including piloting drones carrying explosives

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Prince Harry quits board of wildlife charity after rangers’ human rights abuses

Spokesperson for Duke of Sussex says he remains an ‘active and avid supporter’ of African Parks’ mission

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Prince Harry quits African wildlife charity board after abuse scandal

Harry is no longer a board member of African Parks, which last year admitted human rights abuses by its rangers

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Harry steps down from controversial African wildlife charity

The duke is no longer a board member of African Parks, which last year admitted human rights abuses by its rangers.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups' content to recruit children: NGO

Human Rights Watch (HRW) said the circulation of social media content by armed groups "glorifies life in armed group ranks" and promotes "deceptive job offers." Since 2021, around 1,500 children have been recruited by armed groups, according to HRW.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Gail Pellerin Says California Must End Child Marriage 'Once and for All' as 8 Republicans Opposed Bill

California lawmakers are advancing a bill to end underage marriage by setting a minimum age of 18, aiming to protect minors from exploitation and align with human rights standards.

International Business Times UK · Aug 23