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Ugandan Anti-Corruption Protests Met with Swift Police Action

In a tense display of civil unrest and government response, Kampala, Uganda's capital, witnessed a significant crackdown on anti-corruption protesters Tuesday. The demonstrations, organized primarily through social media under the hashtag #StopCorruption, saw dozens of participants detained by police,......

Pakistan's Political Landscape Shaken as Authorities Raid Opposition Party Headquarters

In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, Pakistani security forces stormed the headquarters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in Islamabad on Monday. This raid marks a significant intensification in the government's campaign against the country's largest opposition movement,......

Former Moroccan Minister Mohammed Ziane Faces Additional Five-Year Sentence

Mohammed Ziane, 82, sentenced for embezzlement and misuse of public funds amid ongoing legal battles. In a significant legal development, former Moroccan minister Mohammed Ziane has been handed an additional five-year prison sentence on charges of embezzlement and misuse of public funds. This new ruling......

CNDH Advocates for Equitable Urban Development in Morocco

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco convened its third “Agora of Human Rights” session today, tackling the pressing issues and prospects associated with the nation's rapidly expanding urban landscapes. Under the theme “The Right to the City and the City of Rights:......

ICJ Finds Israel’s Settlement Policies in Violation of International Law

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' highest judicial body, has issued a landmark ruling declaring that Israel’s settlement policies and exploitation of natural resources in occupied Palestinian territories breach international law. Announced on Friday, this decision......

Sahrawi Rights Group Challenges Spanish Court's Dismissal of Brahim Ghali Complaint

In a bold move that underscores their unwavering commitment to justice, the Sahrawi Association for the Defense of Human Rights (ASADEDH) has announced its decision to appeal the Spanish Supreme Court's recent dismissal of their complaint against Brahim Ghali, a prominent figure in the Polisario......

El Salvador's Crackdown Casts Shadow on Children's Rights

In the aftermath of President Nayib Bukele's aggressive campaign against gangs, a troubling report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has illuminated widespread human rights violations affecting thousands of children in El Salvador's prisons. Initiated in March 2022 as part of Bukele's effort to......

Gambia Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation, Thwarting Decriminalization Efforts

In a landmark victory for human rights and the protection of women and girls, Gambia's parliament has resoundingly upheld the nation's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). The decision, reached after months of heated debate and intense international pressure, maintains the integrity of the......

Kagame's Extended Reign: Rwandans Vote in Presidential Election

In a move that has drawn both praise and criticism, Rwandans are set to vote in a presidential election on July 15, 2024. This election is expected to extend the long-standing rule of President Paul Kagame, who has been in power since 1994, consolidating his firm grip on the country's leadership. The......