Human Rights
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How South Africa’s Mercenary Laws Constrain Foreign Fighters
Examining the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act, its legal penalties, and the enforcement challenges surrounding foreign conflict…
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Oleksandra Matviichuk Champions International Justice Mechanisms for Ukrainian Victims
Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk advocates for specialized legal mechanisms to hold Russian forces accountable for war crimes against…
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Inside Sanaa’s Supreme Political Council and Its Governance of Yemen
Examine the origins, structure, and leadership of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council as it navigates a complex civil war…
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Iran’s executions surge as regime silences dissent amid nuclear talks
A Nobel laureate and EU lawmakers warn of worsening repression as Tehran prioritizes geopolitical leverage over domestic rights,…
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UN Demands Investigation Into Yemen Staffer Death as Second Colleague Dies in Houthi Detention
Secretary-General Guterres calls for independent probe into Mohammad el Shami’s death after prolonged arbitrary detention by Houthi authorities.
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Myanmar junta schedules by-elections in conflict zones to legitimize rule
The military-appointed commission set April 4 for 55 seats, including in Sagaing and Shan, despite active resistance and…
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Rohingya Refugees Face Legal And Social Barriers In Malaysia
Rohingya refugees struggle to integrate into Malaysian society due to legal and social barriers
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Burnham Considers Slave Trade Apology as Brown Joins Debt Talks
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s involvement in global finance and education initiatives contrasts with the UK government’s…
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Binyam Mohamed’s Long Road From Guantanamo Bay Torture to Freedom
An Ethiopian national and UK resident recounts years of extraordinary rendition, torture, and detention without charges before returning…
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Volker Türk Calls for Stricter Adherence to International Law to Protect Civilians
UN human rights chief Volker Türk is urging global actors to prioritize civilian safety amid rising conflict-related abuses…
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María Corina Machado and Opposition Push for Venezuelan Democratic Transition
Thousands of Venezuelans take to the streets demanding democratic elections as international diplomats continue talks for a political…
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UN General Assembly: AI, Peace, and the Future of Multilateralism
New York, October 4 The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly wrapped up its General Debate…
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Israeli Economists Warn West Bank Violence Risks Sweeping International Sanctions
Sixty-one senior Israeli economists caution that surging West Bank settlement expansion and violence could trigger broad economic isolation…
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Eritrean-Ethiopian War: How the 1998–2000 Border Conflict Shaped Today’s Tensions
The 1998–2000 Eritrean-Ethiopian War, sparked by a disputed border after independence, left deep scars that continue to fuel…
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Iran Jails Actress Elnaz Shakerdoost for an Instagram Post Mourning the Dead
An appeals court in Tehran has upheld a one-year prison sentence against Elnaz Shakerdoost, one of Iran’s most…
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Nelson Mandela: From Prison Cell to President
Twenty-seven years. That is how long Nelson Mandela spent in prison, and the man who walked out in…
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Drone Strikes Kill Schoolchildren in Amhara and Civilians in Tigray
ADDIS ABABA, September 26 — Fighting between the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front and Ethiopian federal forces has intensified…
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UN Probe: US May Have Committed War Crimes in Iran Strikes
GENEVA, September 20 — A United Nations-mandated fact-finding mission has concluded that the United States may have committed…
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UN Iran Probe Finds Possible War Crimes by Iran and US
GENEVA, September 20 — A United Nations fact-finding mission has concluded that civilians in Iran suffered serious human…
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Hungary’s New Government Submits Bill to Soften Anti-LGBTQ Rules for Minors
BUDAPEST, September 15 — Hungary has announced plans to amend the anti-LGBTQ law that has kept Budapest and…
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Ukraine’s sanctions on its own citizens draw legal challenge from lawyers and critics
KYIV, July 19 — The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, now led by secretary Rustem Umerov,…
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Violence Erupts at Durban Anti-Migrant Protest; Five Injured
Durban, September 8 — A demonstration against undocumented migrants in South Africa turned violent on Thursday, resulting in…
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Britain Announces Import Ban on Goods From Israeli Settlements
London, September 8 The United Kingdom has announced plans to impose a trade ban targeting Israeli settlements in…
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UN General Assembly Opens With Final Push Toward 2030 SDGs
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 — The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is now underway in…
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