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Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes
Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
April 8, 2026Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses Australia extradition battle
Adriana Rivas moved from Chile to Australia in the 1970s, working there as a nanny and cleaner.
April 7, 2026Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.
April 6, 2026Iran executes two men involved in January protests judiciary news outlet says - Reuters
Iran executes two men involved in January protests judiciary news outlet says Reuters
April 5, 2026Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt - Reuters
Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt Reuters
April 3, 2026US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
April 3, 2026UN-backed Haiti mission implicated in four cases of sexual abuse, report finds - reuters.com
UN-backed Haiti mission implicated in four cases of sexual abuse, report finds reuters.com
April 2, 2026Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.
April 2, 2026Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.
March 31, 2026At least 70 killed in Haiti massacre, rights group says, far exceeding official toll - Reuters
At least 70 killed in Haiti massacre, rights group says, far exceeding official toll Reuters
March 30, 2026At least 70 dead in Haiti massacre, human rights group director says - Reuters
At least 70 dead in Haiti massacre, human rights group director says Reuters
March 30, 2026I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back
Geumseong made it safely to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated.
March 27, 2026UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike
The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.
March 27, 2026Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.
March 26, 2026Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote
Nations will vote on whether to designate the slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity".
March 25, 2026Iran says it is implementing sentences against convicted January protesters - Reuters
Iran says it is implementing sentences against convicted January protesters Reuters
March 23, 2026Sweden says Iran has executed a Swedish citizen - Reuters
Sweden says Iran has executed a Swedish citizen Reuters
March 18, 2026UN receives reports alleging torture of detainees in Venezuela continues
The UN is deeply concerned by allegations there have been incidents of torture after Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
March 16, 2026Probe into acid attack on Indonesian activist underway as condemnation grows - Reuters
Probe into acid attack on Indonesian activist underway as condemnation grows Reuters
March 16, 2026Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
"Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.
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