Legal
Louise Arbour Tapped as Canada’s New Governor General
Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour named Canada's next Governor General, bringing international human rights expertise to the role.
Tag: human rights
Health
Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Hospitalized Amidst Prison Concerns
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after collapsing from heart problem in Iranian prison, raising concerns for political detainees.
International
Myanmar Junta Moves Suu Kyi to ‘Designated Residence’ Amid Legitimacy Push
Myanmar's junta moves Aung San Suu Kyi to a 'designated residence,' a move seen as a bid for legitimacy amid ongoing brutal rule.
International
Nigeria Military Accused of Running Fulani Detention Camp
Amnesty International alleges Nigerian military is running a detention camp holding 1,500 Fulani, with many children dying from disease and starvation.
Crime
Indonesia Acid Attack Links to Suharto-Era Military Tactics
Acid attack in Indonesia linked to fears of resurgent Suharto-era military tactics.
Health
Soviet Dissident Psychiatrist Semyon Gluzman, Who Fought Abuse, Dies at 79
Semyon Gluzman, a Soviet dissident psychiatrist imprisoned for exposing the misuse of psychiatry against political opponents, has died at 79.
Legal
NCB Officer Suspended Amid Custodial Death Allegations of BSF Constable
NCB officer suspended over alleged custodial death of BSF constable Jaswinder Singh, with autopsy revealing 34 injuries.
Journalism
Tanzania Election Report Cites ‘Outside Forces’ Amid Violence Discrepancies
Tanzania's election violence report blames 'outside forces,' clashing with human rights groups' higher casualty estimates.
International
AI’s Growing Influence: Navigating Human Rights in the Digital Age
AI's rapid expansion poses critical human rights challenges, from privacy and bias to labor and expression, demanding ethical oversight.
Legal
Bahraini Officer Faces Charges in Detainee’s Death Amid Espionage Accusations
A Bahraini officer is charged in a detainee's death amid espionage accusations linking to the Iran conflict.