EU approves its ‘Magnitsky Act’ to target human rights abuses
Under a new system similar to the US Magnitsky Act, the EU now has more powers to punish individuals involved in human rights violations. The new rules will make it easier to…
Bahrain releases renowned activist Nabeel Rajab
The Bahraini activist has played a critical role in bringing to light human rights abuses in Bahrain and the Middle East region. He was sentenced to five years in prison for tweeting…
Volkswagen defends presence in China’s Xinjiang amid uproar over Uighur abuses
VW is under pressure for working with the Chinese government in Xinjiang after evidence of human rights abuses against Uighurs in the region. Meanwhile, the German and US governments urged China to…