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Amnesty International condemns the siege of Palestinian homes in Qusra by Israeli settlers, highlighting the relentless escalation of state-backed settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
Three young activists, Pablo, Dina, and Christopher, are making a difference in their communities through Amnesty International's Digital Disruptors project, addressing issues such as LGBTIQ+ rights, gun violence, and digital data protection
The Israeli government has opened a new tender for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the E1 settlement project, a move that has been condemned by human rights groups and other countries.
Human Rights Watch reports that Russian government-controlled Africa Corps forces have summarily killed nine civilians, including four children, and beaten dozens of others in central Mali.
The US government has designated two additional International Criminal Court officials for sanctions, drawing criticism from Human Rights Watch.
Amnesty International has called on Iraq's government to end impunity for human rights violations, uphold women's and girls' rights, and guarantee fundamental freedoms.
The US Department of Homeland Security plans to purchase electric shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, sparking concerns over the potential health risks and abuse of the technology.
Human Rights Watch calls on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to raise concerns about Vietnam's poor human rights record during a meeting with the country's leader.
The US Department of Defense has submitted a report to Congress highlighting its record of compliance with the law of war, but human rights groups argue that the report masks the reality of unlawful and abusive operations.
Liberia's government has announced the elimination of school registration fees for kindergarten through grade 6, aiming to make primary education more accessible and equitable for all.
Human Rights Watch has expressed concern over Türkiye's proposal to transfer tens of thousands of cluster munition rockets, missiles, and artillery projectiles to Ukraine, citing the humanitarian risks and indiscriminate nature of these weapons.
Human Rights Watch calls on Vietnamese authorities to reject proposed revisions to the penal code that violate basic rights and instead amend the law to comply with international human rights standards.
The US government has filed its first application with the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC), a specialized federal court created in 1996 to hear deportation proceedings against noncitizens suspected of terrorism.
Four human rights groups have filed a lawsuit in US federal court challenging the Trump administration's sanctions against ICC prosecutors and judges, a UN human rights expert, and three Palestinian human rights groups.
Human Rights Watch has accused Russia of using cluster munitions in an attack on Kyiv, potentially committing a war crime. The attack killed three people and endangered civilians in the surrounding area.
Human Rights Watch reports that the Trump administration has gutted federal civil rights enforcement in the US, leaving people without adequate remedies.
Human Rights Watch has called on the United Nations Security Council to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) beyond its planned withdrawal at the end of 2026, citing concerns over the deteriorating security situation in southern Lebanon.
Russia's Supreme Court has canceled the registration of the opposition party Yabloko for the upcoming State Duma elections, citing intellectual property rights violations and foreign funding.
Human Rights Watch reports that Chinese authorities are questioning Uyghur Australians during trips to Xinjiang and demanding information on community members back in Australia, prompting calls for stronger protective measures from the Australian government.