human rights violations
Nepal's Long Road to Justice: War Victims Face Renewed Hope Amid Political Transformation
Nov 13, 2025 02:52 am CST
Nepal faces political upheaval as victims from both recent protests and the decade-long civil war search for justice. The appointment of former chief justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister brings cautious hope to thousands of families still seeking closure for disappeared loved ones, highlighting the country's struggle with accountability and its fragile path toward reconciliation.
Germany Bans Islamist Group Muslim Interaktiv for Promoting Caliphate and Undermining Democratic Values
Nov 05, 2025 06:48 pm CST
The German government has banned Muslim Interaktiv, an Islamist organization accused of violating human rights, promoting antisemitism, and advocating for Islamic law over German law. Authorities also raided premises connected to two other Muslim groups, Generation Islam and Reality Islam, as part of Germany's broader crackdown on extremist organizations threatening the country's constitutional order. Officials particularly noted the group's sophisticated online tactics targeting young Muslims and its opposition to gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights.
Former Israeli Military Prosecutor Arrested After Leaking Palestinian Detainee Abuse Video
Nov 03, 2025 07:21 pm CST
Former Israeli military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has been arrested after admitting to leaking footage showing soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman military base. Five reservists face charges for severe violence that caused serious injuries, including using a sharp object near the detainee's rectum. The case has sparked international outrage and renewed scrutiny of Israel's treatment of Palestinian detainees.
Israeli Military's Chief Legal Officer Resigns Over Leaked Detainee Abuse Video Investigation
Nov 01, 2025 09:48 am CST
Israel's top military legal officer, Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, resigned after admitting she authorized the leak of a video showing Palestinian detainee abuse at Sde Teiman detention camp. The incident has sparked political controversy, with right-wing officials condemning the abuse investigation while human rights organizations document systematic mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners during the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Brazil's Deadliest Police Raid: 119 Killed in Rio as Mother Claims Teen Son Was Executed
Oct 30, 2025 12:58 pm CST
In Brazil's deadliest police operation, 119 people died during raids targeting the Comando Vermelho drug gang in Rio's favelas. Among the victims was 19-year-old Iago Ravel, whose mother claims he was brutally executed by security forces. While Governor Castro defends the operation as successful against "narcoterrorists," families search for missing loved ones and UN human rights officials demand an investigation into the unprecedented violence.
UN Condemns Deadly Police Raids in Rio de Janeiro Favelas: 64 Lives Lost in Anti-Drug Operations
Oct 29, 2025 07:42 am CST
The UN human rights office has expressed horror over police raids in Rio de Janeiro that left 64 people dead, including four officers. Around 2,500 armed personnel targeted drug trafficking operations in northern favelas, prompting international concerns about excessive force in Brazil's marginalized communities and calls for thorough investigations into potential human rights violations.
Yemeni Model Entisar al-Hammadi Finally Released After 5-Year Imprisonment by Houthi Rebels
Oct 26, 2025 08:30 pm CST
After nearly five years in detention, Yemeni-Ethiopian model Entisar al-Hammadi has been freed from imprisonment by Yemen's Houthi rebels. Arrested in 2021 on disputed charges of prostitution and drug abuse, the 23-year-old model suffered deteriorating health and alleged abuse during her detention, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns in Houthi-controlled regions of war-torn Yemen.
India Demands Pakistan End Human Rights Violations in Illegally Occupied Territories at UN Security Council
Oct 25, 2025 10:28 am CST
India's Ambassador to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, delivered a powerful address at the UNSC, condemning Pakistan's human rights abuses in illegally occupied territories and reaffirming Jammu and Kashmir's status as an integral part of India. During the 80th UN Day debate, he highlighted India's commitment to global cooperation through its philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam while acknowledging challenges facing the United Nations' effectiveness in today's world.
India Condemns Pakistan at UN for Disguising Terrorism as "Freedom Struggle": Diplomatic Confrontation Explained
Oct 23, 2025 01:14 pm CST
In a heated exchange at the United Nations, India strongly criticized Pakistan for attempting to legitimize terrorism under the guise of "freedom struggle." First Secretary Raghoo Puri exposed Pakistan's misinterpretation of international law and labeled it the "epicenter of global terrorism." The confrontation highlighted ongoing tensions between the nations regarding terrorism definitions, with India maintaining that no political justification can validate terrorist acts targeting civilians.
Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Broadcasting "Ghost-Like Sounds" in Alleged Psychological Warfare Along Disputed Border
Oct 18, 2025 12:25 am CST
Cambodia has accused Thailand of psychological warfare through broadcasting disturbing sounds along their disputed border, despite a recent ceasefire agreement. Former Prime Minister Hun Sen shared a letter from Cambodia's human rights commission to the UN, detailing how high-pitched noises resembling wailing children and other unsettling sounds have disrupted local communities since October 10, causing anxiety and discomfort among residents. The allegations come months after both nations agreed to end hostilities following deadly clashes that displaced over 200,000 people.