Keywords: Human Rights


Ugandan parliament passes revised sovereignty law after central bank concerns

Uganda has passed a revised version of its controversial sovereignty bill, following warnings from the country’s central bank governor over potential economic risks linked to the original proposal. The legislation, known as the “Protection of Sovereignty Bill”, was approved by parliament......

China says wider US sanctions on Cuba are ‘Illegal’

China has strongly criticized the United States over its decision to broaden sanctions against Cuba, calling the measures “illegal” and inconsistent with international law. Beijing urged Washington to immediately end its decades-long embargo on the island. Response to US policy shift The......

Kidnapping of opposition lawyer and politician in Bamako sparks concern over repression

A prominent Malian lawyer and political figure, Mountaga Tall, was reportedly abducted on Saturday evening in Bamako by masked men, according to family members and legal sources. Tall, once an active member of the M5 protest movement that played a key role in the 2020 political transition, initially......

US Supreme Court to examine Cisco case over alleged role in human rights abuses in China

The Supreme Court of the United States is set to hear a high-profile case involving allegations that technology company Cisco played a role in human rights abuses in China. The case, which has been ongoing for years, could have major implications for corporate accountability in international human rights......

European Union extends Myanmar sanctions for another year amid ongoing military rule

The European Union has decided to extend its sanctions against Myanmar for another year, maintaining pressure on the country’s military leadership more than five years after the coup that overthrew an elected government. The decision, announced on Monday, prolongs restrictive measures targeting......

American-Kuwaiti journalist Mohammad Shihab Eldin released after detention over war coverage

American-Kuwaiti journalist Mohammad Shihab Eldin has been released after being detained in Kuwait over allegations linked to his reporting on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to U.S. officials, the journalist left Kuwait safely following 52 days in detention. He had been arrested......

Iran executes man convicted of membership in Jihadist Group

Iranian authorities have carried out the execution of a man convicted of belonging to the militant group Jaish al-Adl and participating in attacks against security forces, according to official sources. The individual, identified as Amer Ramesh, had been arrested during a counterterrorism operation......

South Africa pledges crackdown on xenophobic attacks after Ghana raises concerns

South Africa has pledged to take firm action against xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals following diplomatic concerns raised by Ghana over recent incidents. The response comes after Ghanaian authorities expressed alarm over videos circulating on social media showing alleged attacks against......

Indonesia approves historic law for 4.2 million domestic workers

Indonesia’s parliament has passed a landmark law granting stronger legal protections to domestic workers, marking a historic step for an estimated 4.2 million people employed in households across the country. The legislation, debated for more than two decades, introduces key protections such as......