Conflict
UN Rights Office Urges Calm, Investigations Amid PoK Unrest
UN rights agency urges calm and probes into deaths amid PoK unrest ahead of elections, citing freedom of expression concerns.
Tag: human rights
International
Cuban Artist to Seek Exile in US After Completing Prison Sentence
Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara will go into exile in the US after completing a 5-year prison sentence, having been offered a visa.
News
Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Missing After Prison Release
Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is missing a week after his prison release, sparking international concern.
News
Gay Mediterranean Cruise Denied Entry to Turkey and Egypt
A gay-themed Mediterranean cruise was denied entry to Turkey and Egypt, highlighting increasing official hostility towards LGBTQ+ people.
Conflict
Sri Lanka Prison Riot Claims Over Two Dozen Lives Amidst Unrest
At least 23 inmates have died in a violent riot at Sri Lanka's Negombo prison, highlighting concerns over prison conditions.
International
Iran’s Dual Approach: Global Diplomacy Amidst Domestic Repression
Iran projects global unity while intensifying domestic crackdown on dissidents and civil society, with thousands arrested since February.
Legal
Maduro Sued in US Court Over Alleged Police Killings
Five families have sued Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a U.S. court, accusing him of authorizing deadly police killings.
International
PoK Protesters Threaten India Pivot Amidst Pakistan Blockade
PoK protesters threaten to seek ties with India amid ongoing blockade and calls for UN intervention.
International
Iran: Singer Faces 74 Lashes for Defying Hijab Law During Performance
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi sentenced to 74 lashes and a two-year ban on performing and travel for defying hijab laws.
News
Dutch PM Offers Historic Apology for Colonial Mistreatment of Moluccan Soldiers
Dutch PM Rob Jetten apologizes for historical mistreatment of Moluccan soldiers, marking a significant step in confronting the nation's colonial past.