EU approves supply chain human rights law
It's been a long time in the making and almost failed, but now EU member countries have agreed to a law that will force companies to uphold environmental and human rights standards…
Zimbabwe activists demand end to ‘assault on human rights’ ahead of SADC summit
A court in Zimbabwe has denied bail to three prominent activists after they protested for the release of detained opposition leader Jameson Timba. Rights groups say it's part of a crackdown on…
Paramilitary attacks in Sudan’s Darfur possibly ‘genocide’, Human Rights Watch says
In a harrowing investigation, Human Rights Watch has collected stories of survivors in Darfur who faced systematic execution, persecution and abuse by the RSF paramilitary.…
Amnesty calls for ‘unfettered access’ to Gaza for human rights investigators
Amnesty International is accusing Israel of a flagrant disregard for international law during its offensive in Gaza. The organisation's annual report says the situation is being compounded by the failures of Israel's…
Uganda: ‘Human rights defenders are being targeted’
Human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo describes an ever-worsening atmosphere for civil society, its defenders and journalists ahead of the presidential election.…
Germany urges UK to uphold human rights in Assange case
Germany's human rights commissioner has expressed "concern" over Assange's extradition proceedings. Berlin said the UK must consider Assange's physical and mental health when deciding on whether to extradite him.…
Amnesty International halts operations in India
Amnesty said its bank accounts were frozen as part of a Indian government "witch hunt" targeting human rights organizations.…
Amnesty: Iranian security forces committed human rights violations amid 2019 protests
Dozens of demonstrators were arbitrarily arrested and abused, according to an Amnesty International report. The anti-government protests broke out in November 2019 in response to a hike in petrol prices.…
UN human rights experts demand probe into Beirut deadly explosion
Nearly 40 UN human rights experts have called for a swift and independent probe into the Beirut port blast. The group has raised concerns over “irresponsibility” and “impunity” in Lebanon.…
German ministers push for supply chain law against exploitation
Few German companies are ensuring basic labor and human rights standards are respected in the supply chain. That's why two German ministers are now planning a law obliging companies to take responsibility.…
The children left behind in West Africa’s conflict-torn regions
Human rights groups say children in conflict regions aren't receiving enough support. Children who have escaped from Boko Haram are treated with suspicion in Nigeria, while schools are closing in Burkina Faso.…