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UK Sanctions 31 Russians for Propaganda, Child Abuse
London targeted individuals and entities involved in disinformation, torture of Ukrainian civilians and forced re-education of children.
Spain Investigates Military After Amnesty Reports Migrant Torture in Ceuta
Spain's Defence Ministry launched an internal inquiry and referred an Amnesty International report documenting 22 cases of alleged abuse by armed forces against migrants to prosecutors.
Senate Republicans Block West Bank Violence Report Resolution
A procedural vote to require the Trump administration to report on killings of U.S. citizens in the West Bank failed 47-51, split largely along party lines
Erdogan Cracks Down on LGBT Groups, Then Denounces 'Gender-Neutralization' at UN
Turkish authorities arrested 116 people and blocked hundreds of online accounts in raids across 15 provinces, days before the president attacked LGBT rights at the General Assembly.
Congo's Ex-Gang Members Clean Kinshasa Streets, Face Abuse Allegations
Paramilitary National Service recruits drawn from notorious Kuluna gangs are clearing drains in the capital while facing accusations of heavy-handed tactics against residents
Hungary Moves to Repeal Orban-Era Anti-LGBTQ+ Restrictions
Hungary's new government submitted legislation to repeal restrictions on LGBTQ+ content for minors, reversing a 2021 law that drew criticism from the European Union.
African NGOs Demand Independent Probe of Guinea Mass Grave
Twenty civil society groups call for impartial investigation after six bound bodies found in Forecariah; disappearances have risen since 2021 coup.
Colombia Orders Crackdown on Undocumented Migrants
President Abelardo de la Espriella announced operations to detain and deport irregular immigrants, adopting stricter migration policies aligned with the Trump administration.
Amnesty Calls for Release of Detained Gaza Doctor
Amnesty International is demanding the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, after his lawyer reported he suffered abuse in Israeli detention since December 2024.
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Afghan Women Hold Just 5% of Jobs Five Years After Taliban Takeover
The ILO reports female labour participation collapsed from 16.5% in 2020 to 5.1% in 2026, leaving Afghanistan second-last globally, ahead of only Yemen.
Taliban Marks Five Years in Power During Restrictions and Poverty
The authorities staged sports events and flag ceremonies in Kabul on Saturday, while the UN cited 'suffocating restrictions' affecting nearly every aspect of daily life.
Malaysia's Rohingya Refugees Face Deportation Calls as Online Hate Turns Official
A 400,000-signature expulsion petition and police describing Rohingya as a 'cancer' are pushing Malaysia's silent government toward a crisis in refugee protection.
Afghan Girls Mark Five Years of Taliban Rule With No Hope for Change
A generation of Afghan girls barred from school since 2022 says it sees no future as the Taliban's fifth anniversary in power approaches Aug. 15.
China's Surveillance Network Offers Security, Raises Control Questions
Chongqing had 2.58 million cameras in 2019—one for every 5.9 residents—making it the world's most surveilled city, as citizens weigh safety against state control.
Lebanon Parliament Abolishes Death Penalty, a First in the Middle East
Lawmakers replaced all existing death sentences with life imprisonment on Tuesday, making Lebanon the first country in the region to formally end capital punishment.
Russia Tightens Grip on Society Four Years Into Ukraine War
The Kremlin has expanded book bans and deployed "foreign agent" laws more aggressively, driving dissent underground as wartime controls deepen.
Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Official in First Outside Contact Since 2021 Coup
Myanmar's military government confirmed the Monday meeting with ICRC representative Arnaude de Baecque, offering a rare glimpse into the detained leader's welfare.