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US Fails To Appear For Its Mandatory UN Human Rights Review
The United States failed to appear Friday for the so-called Universal Periodic Review of its human rights record, becoming only the second country to ever boycott the regular UN process.
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281 Killed In Political Violence In Bangladesh Since Hasina's Fall: Report
Nearly 300 people have been killed in political violence in Bangladesh in the year since student-led protests toppled autocratic former leader Sheikh Hasina, the country's main human rights group said on Sunday.
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"Horrified": UN Slams Brazil After 64 Killed In Rio de Janeiro Drug Raids
The UN human rights office said Tuesday it was "horrified" by police raids on drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro that left at least 64 dead, calling for swift investigations.
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Amended Iraqi Law Makes Women 2nd Class Citizens, Says Human Rights Body
Human Rights Watch criticised Iraq's amendment of the personal status law, saying it restricts women's rights and makes them "second class citizens".
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If Not Trump, Then Who? UN, Human Rights Groups In Spotlight For Peace Prize
When it comes to this year's Nobel Peace Prize, one thing is almost certain: US President Donald Trump will not win, no matter how much he wants it. But who will?
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Iran Executed Over 1,000 People In 2025, Highest In 17 Years: NGO
Iran has executed at least 1,000 people so far in 2025, an NGO said on Tuesday, denouncing a "mass killing campaign" in prisons in the Islamic republic.
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Human Rights Body Member Slams Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds Of Bollywood: "Don't Tarnish Anti-Drug Agencies"
The NHRC member further asserted that certain productions are making a mockery of premier law enforcement bodies
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US Sanctions Palestinian Rights Groups Over World Court Probe
The United States has imposed sanctions on three leading Palestinian NGOs, accusing them of supporting International Criminal Court efforts to prosecute Israeli nationals.
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"Might Be Worse": Iran Executed Over 800 People In 2025, Says UN
More than 800 people have been executed in Iran since the start of the year, the UN said Friday, decrying "a systematic pattern of using the death penalty as a tool of state intimidation".
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Inside Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz': Detainees Claim Abuse In Legal Black Hole
At US President Donald Trump's new migrant detention centre in the Florida Everglades, time has no discernible meaning.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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US Human Rights Report To Downplay Allies' Abuse
The annual human rights report produced by the United States will scale back criticism of El Salvador, Israel and Russia, a report said Wednesday, as officials hinted it would focus instead on what they call dwindling freedom of expression in Europe.
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US Promises Gaza Food Plan After Envoy Visit
President Donald Trump's special envoy promised a plan to deliver more food to Gaza after inspecting a US-backed distribution centre, as the UN human rights office said Israeli forces had killed hundreds of hungry Palestinians waiting for aid.
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Bangladesh Security Forces Fired Indiscriminately During Clashes In Sheikh Hasina's Hometown: Report
Security forces fired indiscriminately during clashes involving supporters of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina this month, killing at least five people, human rights activists said Friday.
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Rights Groups Warn Of Starvation In Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes That Killed 29
More than 100 charity and human rights groups said that Israel's blockade and ongoing military offensive are pushing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip toward starvation, as Israeli strikes killed another 29 people overnight.
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US Fails To Appear For Its Mandatory UN Human Rights Review
The United States failed to appear Friday for the so-called Universal Periodic Review of its human rights record, becoming only the second country to ever boycott the regular UN process.
-
281 Killed In Political Violence In Bangladesh Since Hasina's Fall: Report
Nearly 300 people have been killed in political violence in Bangladesh in the year since student-led protests toppled autocratic former leader Sheikh Hasina, the country's main human rights group said on Sunday.
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"Horrified": UN Slams Brazil After 64 Killed In Rio de Janeiro Drug Raids
The UN human rights office said Tuesday it was "horrified" by police raids on drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro that left at least 64 dead, calling for swift investigations.
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Amended Iraqi Law Makes Women 2nd Class Citizens, Says Human Rights Body
Human Rights Watch criticised Iraq's amendment of the personal status law, saying it restricts women's rights and makes them "second class citizens".
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If Not Trump, Then Who? UN, Human Rights Groups In Spotlight For Peace Prize
When it comes to this year's Nobel Peace Prize, one thing is almost certain: US President Donald Trump will not win, no matter how much he wants it. But who will?
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Iran Executed Over 1,000 People In 2025, Highest In 17 Years: NGO
Iran has executed at least 1,000 people so far in 2025, an NGO said on Tuesday, denouncing a "mass killing campaign" in prisons in the Islamic republic.
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Human Rights Body Member Slams Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds Of Bollywood: "Don't Tarnish Anti-Drug Agencies"
The NHRC member further asserted that certain productions are making a mockery of premier law enforcement bodies
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US Sanctions Palestinian Rights Groups Over World Court Probe
The United States has imposed sanctions on three leading Palestinian NGOs, accusing them of supporting International Criminal Court efforts to prosecute Israeli nationals.
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"Might Be Worse": Iran Executed Over 800 People In 2025, Says UN
More than 800 people have been executed in Iran since the start of the year, the UN said Friday, decrying "a systematic pattern of using the death penalty as a tool of state intimidation".
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Inside Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz': Detainees Claim Abuse In Legal Black Hole
At US President Donald Trump's new migrant detention centre in the Florida Everglades, time has no discernible meaning.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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US Human Rights Report To Downplay Allies' Abuse
The annual human rights report produced by the United States will scale back criticism of El Salvador, Israel and Russia, a report said Wednesday, as officials hinted it would focus instead on what they call dwindling freedom of expression in Europe.
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US Promises Gaza Food Plan After Envoy Visit
President Donald Trump's special envoy promised a plan to deliver more food to Gaza after inspecting a US-backed distribution centre, as the UN human rights office said Israeli forces had killed hundreds of hungry Palestinians waiting for aid.
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Bangladesh Security Forces Fired Indiscriminately During Clashes In Sheikh Hasina's Hometown: Report
Security forces fired indiscriminately during clashes involving supporters of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina this month, killing at least five people, human rights activists said Friday.
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Rights Groups Warn Of Starvation In Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes That Killed 29
More than 100 charity and human rights groups said that Israel's blockade and ongoing military offensive are pushing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip toward starvation, as Israeli strikes killed another 29 people overnight.
