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Us human rights under siege: 100 days of Trump’s aggressive rollback

Human rights watch has released a comprehensive report documenting a relentless series of attacks on fundamental rights during the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s latest administration. This period, marked by sweeping policy shifts, reveals a disturbing pattern of measures undermining civil liberties,......

Zimbabwe Ends Death Penalty, Marking Significant Justice Reform

Zimbabwe has taken a decisive step in criminal justice reform by officially abolishing the death penalty, a move celebrated by human rights organizations including Amnesty International. The landmark legislation, signed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday,......

Melilla Border Crossings Plummet as Morocco Intensifies Migration Controls

The Spanish enclave of Melilla has witnessed its lowest irregular migration numbers in over three decades, recording just 113 arrivals in 2024. This marks a dramatic shift from the previous year's figure of 340 entries, highlighting the effectiveness of enhanced border control measures. The decline......

Surveillance Technology and Civil Rights The Case of Serbia's Digital Repression

A recent report reveals that Serbian authorities have been employing advanced mobile forensics and spyware to illegally surveil journalists, environmental activists, and civil rights defenders. The surveillance tools in question include mobile forensics products from the Israeli firm Cellebrite and a......

Iranian Women Face Severe Penalties Under New Morality Laws

Iranian women could face harsh penalties, including the death sentence or up to 15 years in prison, under new morality laws that enforce compulsory dress codes. The legislation, introduced to promote "chastity and hijab," imposes severe consequences for defying mandatory veiling or engaging......

Amnesty International Calls Out Genocide in Gaza

Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, urging global leaders to intervene and halt the violence. The human rights organization reached its damning conclusion following a comprehensive nine-month investigation covering the period from October 7, 2023,......

Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

Amnesty International has released a detailed report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, asserting that its military actions meet the legal threshold under international law. The report, titled You Feel Like You Are Subhuman: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza, stems from......

FIFA Endorses Morocco, Spain, and Portugal for 2030 World Cup Amid Human Rights Concerns

Morocco, Spain, and Portugal have officially secured FIFA's backing to host the 2030 World Cup, a move that has sparked discussions around sustainability, human rights, and the future of global football. The trio’s joint bid earned a high technical score of 4.2 out of 5, highlighting their......

Singapore Executes Third Drug Trafficker in a Week Amid Global Outcry

Singapore has carried out its third execution for drug trafficking within a week, intensifying global debates on the ethics and efficacy of the death penalty. Despite appeals for clemency from international organizations, 55-year-old Rosman Abdullah, a Singaporean, was executed for trafficking 57.43......