Uyghur detainees in Thailand fear imminent deportation to China, risking persecution
Uyghur detainees in Thailand fear imminent deportation to China, risking persecution

A group of 43 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade is appealing to halt their potential deportation to China, fearing persecution and torture. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, the detainees expressed grave concerns, stating, We could be imprisoned, and we might even lose...

World powers urge halt to human rights violations in Myanmar, call for democratic solutions
World powers urge halt to human rights violations in Myanmar, call for democratic solutions

In a unified appeal, the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and other nations have issued a joint statement condemning the worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in Myanmar. The statement, released on...

UN officials warn of escalating tragedy without ceasefire in Gaza
UN officials warn of escalating tragedy without ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations has renewed its urgent call for a ceasefire in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis deepens amid ongoing violence. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini emphasized on Thursday that no part of Gaza has been safe since the war began in October 2023, describing the situation as...

Sanction imposed on Russian judge for detention of human rights advocate Gorinov
Sanction imposed on Russian judge for detention of human rights advocate Gorinov

Olesya Mendeleeva, the Russian judge who sentenced Moscow city councilor and human rights advocate Alexei Gorinov to seven years in prison, has been sanctioned on Tuesday (Washington local time) under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program. The 2022 ruling, which aimed to suppress dissent against...

Sanctions imposed on Georgia’s ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili
Sanctions imposed on Georgia’s ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili

Bidzina Grigoris Dze Ivanishvili, founder and honorary chairman of Georgias ruling party, Georgian Dream, has been sanctioned for undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia in favor of the Russian Federation. The U.S. Department of State, through Secretary of State Antony...

US, UK, EU condemn sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by military tribunal
US, UK, EU condemn sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by military tribunal

The United States has expressed deep concern over the sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by a military tribunal for their alleged roles in the May 9, 2023, protests. The U.S. criticized the military courts for lacking judicial independence, transparency, and adherence to due process, calling on...

Georgia gets US, UK sanctions over human rights abuses against protesters
Georgia gets US, UK sanctions over human rights abuses against protesters

Georgias Ministry of Internal Affairs is facing mounting international scrutiny as the United States imposes sanctions on key officials for alleged serious human rights violations. Georgian Minister of Internal Affairs Vakhtang Gomelauri and Deputy Head of the Ministrys Special Tasks Department...

US imposes new sanctions on Iran over oil trade, proxy support
US imposes new sanctions on Iran over oil trade, proxy support

The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Irans oil trade, support for proxy groups, and human rights violations on Thursday (Washington local time). The Department of State is imposing sanctions on four entities involved in transporting Iranian oil and identifying six vessels as...

Serbia used Israeli tech for spy campaign, Amnesty reports
Serbia used Israeli tech for spy campaign, Amnesty reports

Amnesty International has accused Serbian authorities of conducting a surveillance campaign targeting journalists and activists using a combination of homegrown spyware and technology supplied by Israeli surveillance firm Cellebrite DI Ltd. In a report released on Monday, Amnesty detailed how...

ITJP submits over 60 sanction requests against Sri Lankan officials
ITJP submits over 60 sanction requests against Sri Lankan officials

The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has submitted more than 60 sanction and visa ban requests till Wednesday targeting Sri Lankan officials over human rights abuses and economic crimes. These submissions have been sent to governments in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, the EU, and the...

US, Turkey discuss refugee return amid Syria’s stability concerns
US, Turkey discuss refugee return amid Syria’s stability concerns

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a call today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss the ongoing developments in Syria. Blinken emphasized the importance of a peaceful transition of power in Syria through an inclusive, Syrian-led process, in line with UN Security Council...

UN calls human rights pillar for positive change
UN calls human rights pillar for positive change

Today, 10 December, marks World Human Rights Day, with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) emphasizing the critical role of human rights in shaping a better future. In a message to observe the day, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk highlighted the enduring...