Czech democracy and human rights activist Dana Nemcova dies – Reuters
Dana Nemcova, a leading Czech pro-democracy and human rights dissident under Communist rule, died on Tuesday, a foundation she worked with said. Read more: Czech democracy and human rights activist Dana Nemcova dies – ReutersContinue Reading
Moroccan man loses deportation case at human rights court – DutchNews.nl
A Moroccan national has lost a case against the Netherlands at the European Court of Human Rights over his deportation for drugs-related offences. Read more: Moroccan man loses deportation case at human rights court – DutchNews.nlContinue Reading
Thailand criticized for returning Myanmar resistance members – ABC News
Human rights groups and opposition politicians in Thailand are criticizing the government for forcibly repatriating three men who were reportedly … Read more: Thailand criticized for returning Myanmar resistance members – ABC NewsContinue Reading
UN rights chief 'concerned' as China jails prominent human rights lawyers – France 24
UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Monday he was "very concerned" after China sentenced two prominent human rights lawyers to more than a … Read more: UN rights chief 'concerned' as China jails prominent human rights lawyers – France 24Continue Reading
China court sentences prominent human rights activists to prison for 'subversion of state power'
Senior China researcher at Human Rights Watch Yaqiu Wang called on international governments to remand the release of the two activists “immediately … Read more: China court sentences prominent human rights activists to prison for 'subversion of state power'Continue Reading
China jails two leading human rights lawyers after closed-door trial – The Guardian
Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi, prominent figures advocating for improved civil rights, given lengthy jail terms in latest crackdown on dissent. Read more: China jails two leading human rights lawyers after closed-door trial – The GuardianContinue Reading
The Fórum Canario Saharaui demands from the international community more control over …
The Forum calls for greater supervision of the protection of human rights after the latest events in the Tindouf camps, where relatives of the … Read more: The Fórum Canario Saharaui demands from the international community more control over …Continue Reading
Team looking into 'human rights violations' submits report to Governor – The Indian Express
human rights violations, Human Rights Vilation report on Ram Navami clash, Ram Navami clashes Apart from Reddy, the “fact-finding” team included … Read more: Team looking into 'human rights violations' submits report to Governor – The Indian ExpressContinue Reading
China sentences two prominent human rights lawyers for over ten years – The Hindu
The rights group said Xu Zhiyong, 50, was sentenced to 14 years and Ding Jiaxi, 55, was given 12 years in prison under the vague charge of … Read more: China sentences two prominent human rights lawyers for over ten years – The HinduContinue Reading
UN human rights official says Israel 'can't claim' self-defense after deadly terror
United Nations Human Rights Council mum on rocket fire, terror attacks, after repeatedly criticizing Israel over past week. Read more: UN human rights official says Israel 'can't claim' self-defense after deadly terrorContinue Reading
China Sentences Human–Rights Activists to Prison for Subversion – WSJ
SINGAPORE—A Chinese court sentenced two of the country's most prominent human-rights activists to prison terms of more than a decade each for … Read more: China Sentences Human–Rights Activists to Prison for Subversion – WSJContinue Reading
China jails two prominent human rights lawyers for over ten years – Hong Kong Free Press
Chinese civil right lawyers Xu Zhiyong (left) and Ding Jiaxi (right). File photo: Yaxue Cao, via Twitter. Xu Zhiyong and fellow campaigner Ding Jiaxi … Read more: China jails two prominent human rights lawyers for over ten years – Hong Kong Free PressContinue Reading
Digital Privacy Legislation is Civil Rights Legislation – Just Security
As Congress ponders legislation to reform “big tech,” it must view comprehensive digital privacy legislation as desperately needed civil rights … Read more: Digital Privacy Legislation is Civil Rights Legislation – Just SecurityContinue Reading
Rights group: China sentences 2 lawyers on 'farcical' charge – ABC News
A human rights group says two prominent Chinese human rights lawyers have been sentenced to more than a decade in prison. Read more: Rights group: China sentences 2 lawyers on 'farcical' charge – ABC NewsContinue Reading
China jails two human rights lawyers for 'subversion' – Al Jazeera
Human rights lawyers Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi are sentenced to more than 10-year jail after a closed-door trial. Read more: China jails two human rights lawyers for 'subversion' – Al JazeeraContinue Reading