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Kazakhstan’s Former Economy Minister Found Guilty in High-Profile Murder Trial

A Kazakh court has sentenced former economy minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev to 24 years in prison for…

Critics Slam Selective Application of ‘Parental Rights’ Laws

Critics of the selective application of parental rights laws argue that these regulations often disproportionately impact…

Concerns Raised Over Entry Ban on Gaza Doctor

It is concerning to hear about the situation involving Dr. Abu Sittah and the restrictions placed…

Xenophobic Rhetoric Heightens Tensions in South Africa’s Election Campaigns

  As South Africa gears up for the upcoming general elections on May 29, 2024, migration…

Challenges Remain for Media Freedom in the Philippines Despite Recent Progress

Recent arrests and sentencing in journalist murder cases in the Philippines show progress, but challenges persist…

Crisis in Mali: an Urgent Action Needed

The situation in Mali is dire, with ongoing jihadist attacks and reports of abuses by security…

UN Urged to Address Cambodia’s Escalating Rights Abuses Ahead of Review

United Nations member countries are called upon to confront Cambodia over its escalating human rights violations,…

Urgent Call to Bring Home Trinidadian Children and Women from Iraq

  The government of Trinidad and Tobago is urged to promptly repatriate Trinidadian children and their…

Lebanon Takes Step Towards Justice for War Crimes by Accepting ICC Jurisdiction

Lebanon’s decision to accept the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a significant step…

Debate Over Free Speech, Protest, and Antisemitism Roils Columbia University Campus Amid Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The situation at Columbia University and other campuses underscores the complexities surrounding issues of free speech,…