US violating law to fund Israel despite alleged human rights abuses, lawsuit says

Suit claims state department is deliberately bypassing the Leahy Law by failing to sanction Israeli units accused of widespread atrocities in Palestinian territories.

Trump’s Inauguration Invitation to China’s Xi Jinping Is a Slap in the Face to Uyghurs

For Uyghur Americans, its feels like a betrayal – a signal that the U.S. may deprioritize human rights advocacy in favor of smoothing over relations with Beijing.

What lies ahead for Assad and his family?

When Bashar al-Assad was toppled, it turned the page on not only his 24-year presidency but on more than 50 years of his family ruling Syria.

Ghana’s Supreme Court clears path for anti-LGBT law amid human rights concerns

Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed legal challenges against a controversial anti-LGBT bill, clearing the way for President Nana Akufo-Addo to sign it into law. The legislation, among Africa’s strictest, criminalises promoting LGBT rights, despite warnings it could jeopardise billions in international financing.

Egypt’s new asylum law violates international refugee rights: HRW

Human Rights Watch called on the Egyptian government on Tuesday to revise the draft of the new asylum bill, known as the Law Regarding the Asylum of Foreigners, and urged the government to consult with civil society and the United Nations Refugee Agency to ensure that the bill aligns with international standards.

International Criminal Court goes after Myanmar military chief after nearly five years of war

Nearly five years after Myanmar’s civil war began, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has requested an arrest warrant for the leader of the country’s military regime, Min Aung Hlaing. The application alleges that Min Aung Hlaing orchestrated two major crimes against humanity, namely the deportation and persecution of Rohingya Muslims.

UN human rights office resumes activities in Venezuela despite Maduro clash

Commissioner Volker Turk reiterated he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the violence following Venezuela’s contested election.

Danish government wants to screen personal views of prospective citizens

The Danish Immigration Ministry is to consider a new step to the citizenship application process which would ‘screen’ the personal views of applicants.

A decade since Canada opened its doors, Syrians reflect on home away from home

It started with just a small group gathered in Mississauga’s Celebration Square, rejoicing that 10,000 km (6,200 miles) away, the Syrian city of Homs had fallen to rebel forces.