OAS Report Shakes Venezuelan Election Results: Trust in Democracy Eroded
According to a report released by the Organization of American States (OAS) the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation (DECO) stated that…
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Bangladesh under Fire: A Call for Justice and Accountability
Recent developments in Bangladesh have raised significant alarm within the international community, particularly regarding the announcement of a controversial “shoot on sight”…
World News in Brief: Historic Palestine monastery on World Heritage in Danger List, rights office condemnation as Ghana upholds anti-gay law, free jailed Russian activist
“This decision recognizes both the site’s value and the need to protect it from danger,” the agency said , noting the threats…
Whitewashing China’s Persecution of the Falun Gong
The recent article, in Le Monde diplomatique concerning the persecution of Falun Gong in China presents a perspective that minimizes the human…
European Court: Russia to pay 160,000 EUR to 16 Jehovah’s Witnesses, but no chance they will ever see that money
On 18 July 2024, the European Court of Human Rights examined nine complaints filed by Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia who were subjected…
EU Intensifies Pressure: Six-Month Extension of Russia Sanctions
Brussels, [Current Date] – The European Council has chosen to extend its ranging sanctions, against Russia, for an additional six months due…
UN rights chief calls for end to Ukraine war following latest airstrikes
Mr. Türk said these “relentless” attacks were deepening the humanitarian crisis in the country, tearing apart infrastructure, and creating a host of…
Argentina – BAYS Yoga School, Nullity of elevation to trial confirmed by the Cassation Court
Controversial accusations of criminal activities and prosecutions rejected for the second time. A setback for the prosecutors On 5 June last, the…
World News in Brief: UN responds to Bangladesh floods, sports and human rights, polio vaccination in Angola
About 1.4 million people are estimated to have been left in dire straits, as heavy rains lashed Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, as…
World News in Brief: Doha talks on Afghanistan, human rights in Belarus, Rohingya refugees in India, global trade rises
“This morning, we heard views from members of Afghan civil society, women and men, who provided us – the special envoys and…