Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan Saturday appeared in court in Islamabad after failing to do so two weeks prior. Many of Khan’s supporters surrounded his vehicle as he tried to enter court, leading to clashes with police in the capital. Khan was found guilty by the Election Commission of Pakistan of illegally retaining [...]

Authorities in Egypt have refused to issue and renew essential identity documents needed by those living outside the country, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) Monday. The refusals are allegedly part of attempts to force dissidents to return to Egypt, where they would likely face persecution. Under the government of Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, politically motivated migration [...]

The Interior Ministry of Iran Saturday announced that over 100 people have been arrested across Iran in connection with the chemical attacks on thousands of school girls. According to a statement issued by the Interior Ministry, the poisonings were carried out with the intention of “shutting down classrooms” and trying to “create fear and horror [...]

Thousands of Czech citizens on Saturday took part in anti-government protests in the capital city of Prague. A new political party, PRO, organised the rallies, leading protesters to challenge high inflation rates and the government’s assistance to Ukraine. Protestors gathered in Prague’s Wenceslas Square during an anti-poverty event and demanded that the current coalition government [...]

The UK Joint Committee on Human Rights Monday declared that the UK Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill does not “meet the UK’s human rights obligations.” The legislation was proposed in January 2023 by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government to ensure public services maintain “basic function” during industrial actions. The Committee’s primary concerns revolved around the bill’s [...]

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Sunday banned broadcasts of speeches made by former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The media authority also suspended private news channel ARY News’ licence for airing one of Khan’s statements. The ban followed shortly after police failed to execute an arrest warrant at Khan’s residence in Lahore. A warrant [...]

Pakistani police Sunday attempted to execute an arrest warrant for Imran Khan following his failure to attend court on charges of “receiving prohibited funds.” Police attempted to arrest Khan at his home in Lahore but were told the former Prime Minister was “not present in the residence.” In October 2022, Khan was found guilty by [...]

A new policy regarding transgender prisoners Monday came into force in the UK. Transgender women who have “male genitalia,” as determined by the government, or have committed sex crimes or violent crimes, will not be held in female prisons regardless of their Gender Recognition Certificate. The policy comes after the UK government blocked Scotland’s Gender [...]

The UK’s Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 came into force Monday, raising the legal age of marriage from 16 to 18 in England and Wales. The act amended the Marriage Act 1949, which regulates marriages in the two countries. Under the act, sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds can no longer marry or enter a [...]

A London High Court Thursday ruled that the chemicals company Savaro Ltd, was liable for the damage caused to victims of the explosion in Beirut in 2020. In a civil case brought against the company by the Beirut Bar Association, Savaro will now have to pay compensation to the victims and families of those impacted by the [...]