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Keywords: Human Rights


Royal pardon marks milestone in Morocco’s stance on the death penalty

La présidente du Conseil national des droits de l'Homme (CNDH) du Maroc, Amina Bouayach, a salué la récente grâce royale, qui a converti les condamnations à mort de 23 détenus en peines fermes, la qualifiant d'étape importante dans l'évolution......

Australian women allowed to sue Qatar Airways over forced gynecological exams in Doha

A major legal step has been taken in Australia, where several women who were subjected to forced gynecological examinations at Doha airport in 2020 will now be allowed to sue Qatar Airways. On Thursday, the Australian Federal Court of Appeal overturned a previous ruling, opening the door to legal proceedings......

UN warns of serious human rights violations against returning Afghans

The United Nations issued a strong warning on Thursday about “serious human rights violations” committed by Taliban authorities against Afghan citizens returning to their homeland. The alert comes amid mass deportations from neighboring countries, particularly Iran and Pakistan. According......

Human rights watch urges Niger’s junta to release detained ex-president Bazoum

Two years after Niger’s elected president Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown in a military coup, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the ruling junta to immediately release him from arbitrary detention. The organization emphasized that Bazoum, along with his wife Hadiza, has been held without trial......

Abuse claims emerge from overcrowded Florida migrant jails

Human rights groups have raised alarm over alleged mistreatment of migrants held in immigration detention facilities across southern Florida. A new report published Monday by Human Rights Watch, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Sanctuary of the South reveals a disturbing pattern of abuse, unsanitary......

U.S. sanctions Cuban president on anniversary of 2021 protests

On Friday, the United States imposed new sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, marking the fourth anniversary of the unprecedented anti-government protests that erupted across the island in July 2021. The move is part of a broader escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against......

Amina Bouayach emphasizes the need for bold action in transitional justice

Amina Bouayach, the President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council and the Chair of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, recently addressed a regional human rights conference in Beirut, focusing on the significance of transitional justice. Highlighting Morocco's......

Morocco advances overhaul of criminal procedure code to modernize justice system

Morocco’s House of Councillors has approved a draft law aimed at reforming the country’s Criminal Procedure Code, marking a significant step in modernizing the nation’s legal framework. Draft Law No. 03.23 was passed with 24 votes in favor, four against, and two abstentions. A pivotal......

Sheikh Hasina sentenced in absentia for contempt of court amid human rights allegations

Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and leader of the Awami League, has received a six-month prison sentence for contempt of court, marking a significant development since her departure from the country last year. The International Crimes Tribunal issued the ruling after Hasina was......