Browsing: Human Rights

The Knesset has approved a controversial law permitting the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israeli citizens. This significant legal change marks a notable development in Israeli legislation, aiming to address national security and legal responses.

Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, rejected calls to resign amidst allegations of anti-Semitism from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. Albanese termed the accusations “ludicrous” and refocused attention on her critical reports of global support for Israel.

27 European countries recently called for a reevaluation of post-WWII human rights laws, citing migration issues. ‘Who’s it going to be next time?’: ECHR rethink is ‘moral retreat’, say rights experts.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticises EU members for not suspending a trade deal with Israel despite a recent review citing major human rights violations in Gaza.

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire allege they were abducted, tortured, and sexually assaulted by Tanzanian security officers in May 2025.

Amnesty International highlights increasing assaults on universal human rights, emphasising the risk posed by religious, patriarchal, and racist ideologies.

The M23 armed group is advancing on strategic zones in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after taking…

For Sihem Bensedrine, a 74-year-old Tunisian rights activist, being in her cell at the Manouba women’s prison became unbearable last week. “I…

Human rights in Russia have “severely deteriorated” says UN Human rights in Russia have taken a significant turn for the…

The Tories’ ‘dog whistle politics’ on immigration mean she can no longer bring people to safety in the UK.