Tag: Human Rights
Calls for Aung San Suu Kyi’s Release Intensify as Ex-Minister Speaks Out
Calls for Release of Aung San Suu Kyi Amplify as Ex-Minister Advocates for FreedomAmidst the ongoing turmoil in Myanmar, the fervent push for the release of iconic pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has...
Free Aung San Suu Kyi: Son Appeals for Mother’s Release from Myanmar Prison
Kim Aris, the son of the ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has made a heartfelt plea for his mother's release from prison due to concerns about her deteriorating health in the country's...
International Condemnation: Germany, France, and Poland Denounce Use of Force in Georgia
Germany, France, and Poland Denounce Use of Force in GeorgiaGermany, France, and Poland have united in international condemnation against the use of excessive force in Georgia, where mass protests have erupted over the government's...
Amnesty International Report: Israel’s War in Gaza Amounts to Genocide
Amnesty International Report: Israel's War in Gaza Amounts to GenocideAmnesty International has released a groundbreaking report alleging that Israel’s actions against Hamas in the Gaza Strip amount to genocide under international law, marking a...
Italian Tomato Puree Controversy: Chinese Forced Labor in UK Supermarkets
Italian Tomato Puree Controversy: Chinese Forced Labor in UK SupermarketsSeveral major British supermarkets are under fire for selling “Italian” tomato puree containing Chinese tomatoes from Xinjiang, where forced labor practices have been reported. Despite...
Pressing David Lammy to advocate for Egyptian political prisoner: British mother’s plea
Laila Soueif, a British-born mother, is set to meet with foreign secretary David Lammy to advocate for the release of her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, an Egyptian political prisoner who has been on a...
Jimmy Lai Testifies in Collusion Trial: Hong Kong Media Mogul’s Witness Stand Appearance
Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media mogul in Hong Kong, recently appeared in court to testify for the first time after being charged with foreign collusion under the national security law. Lai, who founded Apple...
Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors: Mohamed Mansour’s Generous Donation
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Dozens of Pro-Democracy Activists Jailed in Hong Kong’s Largest National Security Trial
A Hong Kong court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to jail terms ranging from four to 10 years in the territory’s largest national security trial, following a prosecution that was widely criticised as politically...
Keir Starmer Raises Human Rights Concerns with Xi Jinping at G20 Summit
Keir Starmer recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Rio to discuss various concerns, including sanctions on British MPs and the situation of Jimmy Lai, a democracy activist from...
Report finds domestic violence victim placed in caravan instead of home
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Potential Conflict of Interest in ICC Prosecutor’s UN Affiliation and Sexual Misconduct Inquiry
Court staff at the international criminal court have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest in the investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan. The concerns stem from Khan's ties to...
Jean Charles de Menezes: Tragic Case of Mistaken Identity and Police Shooting
Jean Charles de Menezes was a 27-year-old Brazilian man who tragically lost his life in a case of mistaken identity and police shooting in London on July 22, 2005. Despite reassuring his mother that...
Robert Jenrick Urges Tories to Address ECHR ‘Leave or Die’ Issue – Updates
Robert Jenrick Urges Tories to Address ECHR 'Leave or Die' Issue - UpdatesDuring a rally at the Conservative Party conference, former minister and Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick made strong statements regarding illegal migrants,...
Metropolitan Police refuses to disclose identity of officer who groomed child to protect his...
A former Metropolitan Police officer found guilty of possessing child abuse images and engaging in inappropriate communication with a minor will remain unnamed to protect his human rights, according to a recent misconduct hearing.Back...
Russia Offers Asylum to Those Rejecting Western Liberalism
Russia has announced that it will provide asylum to those who are against Western liberal ideals which clash with traditional Russian values. This move allows foreign nationals to seek temporary residence in Russia without...
British Judge Criticized for Imprisoning Free Speech Advocate
British Judge Under Fire for Keeping Free Speech Advocate in PrisonThe son of a UK citizen imprisoned in China is urging action to save his father before it's too late. Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy...
End Child Imprisonment: Justice Review Recommends Policy Change
Children's rights and justice organizations are advocating for the end of child imprisonment in England, stating that it is beyond reform. They believe that the responsibility for children who need to be deprived of...
American Prisoners Return Home in Historic Exchange Deal with Russia
Three Americans, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Paul Whelan, have returned to the US after being released from Russian prisons through a historic exchange deal. This exchange involved a total of 24 people and...
Lammy Applauds Russian Prisoner Swap Freeing British Nationals
Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed his approval of the recent prisoner swap between Russia and the West, which resulted in the release of British nationals Vladimir Kara-Murza and Paul Whelan. Mr. Whelan, a corporate...