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Global condemnation mounts after Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released footage taunting bound Gaza aid activists, sparking diplomatic backlash from the EU, France, Australia, and Spain.
Global leaders condemn Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he released a video taunting detained Gaza aid flotilla activists, calling the treatment shocking and unacceptable.
Felicien Kabuga, a key suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has died in custody in The Hague at 93, ending a decades-long pursuit by international justice.
The fourth China-Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum in Uzbekistan emphasized promoting human rights through high-quality development and regional cooperation.
An Israeli court has extended the detention of two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla until May 10, sparking diplomatic concerns and allegations of illegal detention.
Israeli authorities seek to extend the detention of two foreign activists intercepted during a humanitarian flotilla mission to Gaza, amid allegations of abuse and legal disputes.
Explore the enduring trauma and ongoing disputes surrounding the forced mobilization of Korean laborers during World War II to support Japan’s war efforts.
Hong Kong legislator Joephy Chan addressed the UN Human Rights Council, urging remembrance of past atrocities like the Nanjing Massacre to prevent future conflicts and enhance global security.
ICC appeals judges confirm jurisdiction over ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, advancing trial on alleged drug war killings.
UK High Court supports police use of live facial recognition, citing safeguards, despite ongoing privacy concerns from civil liberty advocates.
Belgium calls for EU to suspend trade agreement with Israel, citing ‘unacceptable’ actions in Lebanon. UN experts and Spain echo demands.
Seventeen deaths reported in US immigration custody from January to April 2026, continuing a concerning trend from previous years. Latest fatality under investigation in Miami.
Seventeen deaths reported in US immigration custody this year, following a record high in 2025. Current detainee numbers remain elevated under Trump administration policies.
A 2026 report demands urgent US immigration detention reforms after documenting prolonged child detentions and inadequate medical care in federally contracted facilities.
A human rights report reveals infants as young as two months are detained at a US immigration facility, sparking global debates on child welfare and policy reforms.
Uganda receives first group of US deportees under 2025 bilateral agreement, sparking legal challenges and humanitarian concerns amid existing refugee pressures.
Chinese civil society organizations present cultural, educational, and environmental rights advancements at 2026 UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.
Palestine condemns Israel’s new death penalty law for West Bank Palestinians, calling it a violation of international law and a war crime.
Hong Kong lawmaker Lee Tsz-king criticizes Western nations for ‘double standards’ on human rights at the 61st UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.
UN adopts resolution declaring trans-Atlantic slave trade the ‘gravest crime against humanity,’ sparking debate over historical accountability and reparations.
