Myanmar's military-backed government rejected demands from ASEAN and the United States for the unconditional release of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, calling the appeals interference in its judicial process. The statements came after Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross on August 3.
Nikita and Olga Belov, a Russian family who engaged in pro-Ukrainian activism, have been repeatedly denied asylum in Finland and now face deportation despite concerns they could face arrest, imprisonment, or torture upon return to Russia.
Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has declared the New York-based Human Rights Foundation, chaired by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of late dissident Alexei Navalny, as an 'undesirable organization,' marking an escalation in the country's crackdown on international rights groups.
Angel Aguirre, former governor of Mexico's Guerrero state, has been arrested for allegedly ordering the destruction of evidence related to the 2014 disappearance of 43 students, a case that has become emblematic of impunity and state involvement with cartels in Mexico. Only three victims have been positively identified more than a decade later.
Malaysian government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil announced that Malaysia will not proceed with plans to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if screening determines they face persecution or threats to their lives upon return. The statement comes amid criticism from human rights groups over the planned forced return.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained more than 46,000 migrants in July 2026, setting a monthly record for President Trump's second administration as the immigration crackdown widened across the country. The figures represent a rebound in enforcement following a temporary slowdown earlier in the year after fatal shootings of protesters.
The United Nations human rights office issued a warning about worsening violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, calling for international action as settlement construction reaches record levels.
A suspect has been arrested following an attack on the famous Medjugorje pilgrimage site in Bosnia-Herzegovina, where a Virgin Mary statue was vandalized with graffiti reading 'Devil in a skirt' and parts of the shrine were set on fire.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced the country will no longer hold elections, with parliament moving to implement the plan. The move extends his nearly 20-year authoritarian rule and has drawn international condemnation.
Police used tear gas and batons against supporters of India's Gen Z-led Cockroach movement as they attempted to march to parliament demanding the education minister's resignation. The movement's leaders say they will continue protesting but halt further marches, while opposition leader Gandhi has called for PM Modi to step down over the crackdown.
Lawyers say migrants deported from the United States were placed in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea alongside a suspected Ebola patient, raising concerns about potential disease exposure and inadequate quarantine protocols.
The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the Trump administration illegally shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially endangering pro-democracy protesters, religious minorities, and LGBTQ individuals.
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of a Gaza hospital arrested by Israeli forces on December 27, 2024, is reportedly in life-threatening condition in Israeli detention. His lawyer reports he can barely breathe or speak and has been held without charge for over 18 months, prompting urgent calls for his release.
UN human rights chief Volker Turk has warned of an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in El Obeid, Sudan, amid fears of an imminent assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Reports indicate ongoing bombardment, including drone strikes, that are hitting critical infrastructure and restricting movement as civilians struggle to access food and water.
A UN human rights body has deemed Israel's detention of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya arbitrary and called for his immediate release, as his lawyer reports he is almost unrecognizable due to severe injuries sustained during 18 months in Israeli custody and faces imminent danger to his life.
More than 10,000 Hungarians participated in Budapest's 31st annual Pride march on Saturday, the first since right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was voted out of office in April 2026. Participants braved record heat to celebrate what many described as a 'new era' after 16 years of government restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights and the event itself.
Kenyan police arrested more than 350 people and dispersed crowds with tear gas in Nairobi on Thursday as families of victims and demonstrators marked the two-year anniversary of 2024 anti-government protests that killed approximately 60 people. Protesters marched to Parliament demanding compensation and justice for those killed during the original demonstrations against tax hikes and cost of living.
The Church of England issued a formal apology for its role in forced adoptions at mother and baby homes, where tens of thousands of babies were taken from unmarried women and girls from the 1950s through the mid-1970s. The UK government also confirmed it will make a full state apology to those affected by the historical practice.
The Taliban has issued a directive banning smartphones for all government officials and civil servants in Afghanistan, with violators facing confiscation, device destruction, and potential imprisonment. The order, attributed to Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, has prompted government employees to switch off their devices, while analysts warn it could precede broader restrictions on the general population.
The European Parliament passed controversial migration legislation permitting member states to establish detention centers outside EU borders and conduct home searches, with conservatives joining far-right groups to approve measures critics say weaken asylum protections.
UN human rights experts have demanded the release of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, a British couple from East Sussex sentenced to 10 years in a Tehran prison. Their family is urging the US to include a hostage exchange in any peace deal with Iran.
A series of violent attacks by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, including the shooting death of a seven-month-old baby by an Israeli soldier and an assault on a 92-year-old man, has prompted former senior Israeli officials to issue a 'final warning' demanding government action against settler terror.
Violent xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa have escalated into mass deportations and diplomatic tensions, with thousands of foreign nationals fleeing or being processed for removal. The crisis has triggered clashes with police and prompted retaliatory pressure on South African businesses operating across the continent.
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to reverse their crackdown on women's rights, as reports emerge of continued detentions including an MSF staff member and ongoing use of excessive force against protesters.
A major reform of European Union immigration and asylum rules enters into force on Friday, June 12, 2026, establishing new procedures for how all 27 member states handle irregular migration and asylum seekers. The changes, a decade in the making, allow countries to reduce protections for asylum-seekers and have drawn criticism from rights groups concerned that humanitarian considerations are being sidelined.
Human Rights Watch and advocacy groups are urging FIFA sponsors to pressure U.S. federal officials for an 'ICE Truce' that would halt immigration enforcement operations at World Cup venues, as concerns mount over ICE presence at the tournament being held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Trump administration is planning to deport nearly two dozen Iranians and other migrants, including women, to the Central African Republic, a country the U.S. State Department has designated as "Do not travel" due to chronic instability, violence, and poverty.
Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi, a former Syrian military officer under the Assad regime, has pleaded not guilty in an Austrian court to charges including aggravated torture, coercion, sexual coercion and bodily harm. Austrian law allows local courts to prosecute certain crimes committed abroad when defendants reside in Austria.
Cuba released the names of thousands of prisoners covered by a previously announced amnesty as the government engages in tense negotiations with the United States over various disputes, including the issue of political prisoners.
A French judge has opened an investigation into complaints filed against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, marking a significant legal development in the case.
Pope Leo observed World Press Freedom Day on Sunday by condemning ongoing violations of media freedom worldwide and paying tribute to journalists who have been killed while reporting from war zones and conflict areas.
The Trump Justice Department announced it would expand federal execution methods beyond lethal injection to include firing squads, electrocution, and gas chambers, while prioritizing seeking the death penalty in more cases.
