Turkey deports hundreds of Syrian refugees, Human Rights Watch says
Human Rights Watch quoted the head of Turkey's migration agency, Savas Unlu, as calling the group's finding “baseless” and saying Turkey is complying … Read more: Turkey deports hundreds of Syrian refugees, Human Rights Watch saysContinue Reading
Statement – Guinea: Killing of peaceful protesters and detention of two human rights defenders
On Saturday 30 July 2022, human rights defenders Oumar Sylla and Ibrahima Diallo, members of the organizations Front National pour la Defense de … Read more: Statement – Guinea: Killing of peaceful protesters and detention of two human rights defendersContinue Reading
HRW reports LGBTQ jail beatings before Qatar World Cup – France 24
Police in Qatar have arbitrarily detained and abused members of the LGBTQ community ahead of the World Cup next month, Human Rights Watch said in … Read more: HRW reports LGBTQ jail beatings before Qatar World Cup – France 24Continue Reading
Despite 'backlash against human rights defenders', 'we must not lose hope' – France 24
So says Alice Mogwe, director of the International Federation for Human Rights (known by its French acronym FIDH), which is celebrating its centenary … Read more: Despite 'backlash against human rights defenders', 'we must not lose hope' – France 24Continue Reading
Dangerous liaisons: the United Kingdom's policing partnerships with China and Sri Lanka
Despite some apparently laudable moves, including issuing guidance for UK businesses at risk of complicity in human rights violations through … Read more: Dangerous liaisons: the United Kingdom's policing partnerships with China and Sri LankaContinue Reading
No Immunities From Prosecution for Grave Human Rights Violations or Serious International …
Sudan: No Immunities From Prosecution for Grave Human Rights Violations or Serious International Crimes Can Be Contemplated. 23 October 2022. Read more: No Immunities From Prosecution for Grave Human Rights Violations or Serious International …Continue Reading
Turkey beating Syrian refugees back to Syria, says rights NGO – EUobserver
Turkey has beaten and forced hundreds of recognised Syrian refugees back into Syria, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. Read more: Turkey beating Syrian refugees back to Syria, says rights NGO – EUobserverContinue Reading
Qatar: Security Forces Arrest, Abuse LGBT People – Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch interviewed six LGBT Qataris, including four transgender women, one bisexual woman, and one gay man. Doctor Nasser Mohamed, an … Read more: Qatar: Security Forces Arrest, Abuse LGBT People – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Rights commission highlights Saudi Arabia's efforts, reforms in human rights – Arab News
RIYADH: The President of the Human Rights Commission (HRC), Dr Hala bint Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri, highlighted Saudi Arabia's latest efforts and reforms … Read more: Rights commission highlights Saudi Arabia's efforts, reforms in human rights – Arab NewsContinue Reading
A UN anti-torture body struggled to visit Australian prisons. Rights groups say it's 'deeply … – SBS TV
Human rights groups have condemned the NSW and Queensland state governments for not cooperating with the United Nations' anti-torture body, … Read more: A UN anti-torture body struggled to visit Australian prisons. Rights groups say it's 'deeply … – SBS TVContinue Reading
Human rights group says Qatar has detained and mistreated LGBT people ahead of World Cup
DOHA: Security forces in Qatar arbitrarily arrested and abused LGBT Qataris as recently as last month, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday … Read more: Human rights group says Qatar has detained and mistreated LGBT people ahead of World CupContinue Reading
Human Rights Commission calls for urgent action to address fallout from suspension of UN SPT visit
The Australian Human Rights Commission is urging all Australian state and territory governments to fully commit to implementing an important human … Read more: Human Rights Commission calls for urgent action to address fallout from suspension of UN SPT visitContinue Reading
Belgians follow German citizens, sue government over air pollution human rights issues
ClientEarth fundamental rights lawyer Irmina Kotiuk said: “Clean and healthy air is a fundamental right so the Belgian authorities should be doing … Read more: Belgians follow German citizens, sue government over air pollution human rights issuesContinue Reading
Turkey Deports Syrian Refugee to Danger | Human Rights Watch
Turkey Arrests, Detains, and Forces Syrian Refugees back to danger in Syria. Read more: Turkey Deports Syrian Refugee to Danger | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
From Israel to Iran, Trudeau government inconsistent on human rights – The Hill Times
When Israeli soldiers open fire on Palestinian protesters, Canada goes silent. Where is the consistency in this government's stance on human rights? Read more: From Israel to Iran, Trudeau government inconsistent on human rights – The Hill TimesContinue Reading