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Amnesty International warns South Sudan over pre-election
Amnesty International calls on South Sudanese authorities to protect civic freedoms ahead of the country's first national elections scheduled for 22
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Palestine Forum urges NZ unions to adopt UK-style BDS
The Palestine Forum of New Zealand has called on the national trade union body to follow the UK Trades Union Congress in backing the Boycott, Divestment
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Hong Kong Activists Jailed Under National Security Law
Amnesty International condemns the sentencing of Tiananmen vigil organizers in Hong Kong, calling it a 'triple tragedy' and a violation of international
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Meta failed to halt anti-LGBTI hate on Facebook in Hungary
Amnesty International reports Meta's policy changes and ineffective moderation allowed violent and dehumanizing anti-LGBTI content to proliferate on
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Poland Defamation Law
Poland's anti-SLAPP law has been in force since July, but it only protects against civil lawsuits, and a statement can still lead to criminal charges.
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Gang Violence Targets Haiti's Football Infrastructure
Criminal gangs in Haiti have attacked and looted key sports facilities, including the national stadium and a FIFA training center, amid a wider security
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Saudi retiree threatened for online plea to Crown Prince
A retired Saudi soldier was summoned, fingerprinted, and threatened by state security after posting a video requesting financial help, highlighting a
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Mexico's Prosecutor Adopts New Strategy After UN Committee
Mexico's Attorney General's Office has announced a new strategic plan to investigate disappearances and femicides, following a historic UN Committee
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Cambodia Sentences Three Activists to Seven Years
A Phnom Penh court sentenced three activists to seven years in prison on September 2, 2026, for allegedly plotting against the government.
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Pakistan Hospital Fire Kills 14 Newborns
A fire at a major Islamabad hospital killed 14 newborns, with a preliminary inquiry finding a lack of fire alarms and sprinklers.
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Belgian Court to Try Semlex for Congo
A Belgian court will try Semlex and others on charges of bribing Congolese officials, money laundering, and tax fraud related to a $185 biometric passport contract.