Human rights organizations reported Monday that authorities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have arrested more than 1,000 people and expanded restrictions on expression since the start of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The arrests are part of a broader effort by governments in the region to control information surrounding the conflict and [...]
The Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague, in findings published on Monday, rejected the Republic of Rwanda’s claim for financial compensation from the UK for breach of its obligations under the Asylum Partnership Agreement. The Asylum Partnership Agreement (the Agreement) entered into force in April 2024. The treaty between Rwanda and the UK aimed [...]
Malaysia began enforcing new rules on Monday that prevent children younger than 16 from social media. This comes amid growing global concern over youth online safety, but critics have raised concerns over cutting children off from valuable platforms. The new policy includes age verification for existing users. If a user is identified as being under [...]
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled Monday that a Trump administration policy banning transgender troops from military service is illegal. In a split decision, the court concluded that the administration may stop transgender recruits from joining, but could not immediately remove transgender troops who are already actively serving. The [...]
Numerous human rights organizations released statements Monday decrying the death of Indigenous leader, politician and activist Brooklyn Rivera after years in Nicaraguan state custody. The most prominent statements come from Amnesty International and the UN Group of Human Rights Experts. Ana Piquer, Americas director at Amnesty International, emphasized the many concerns raised leading up to [...]
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Friday cleared the way for Texas to enforce Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), staying a district court injunction that had blocked the state immigration enforcement measure from taking effect. The decision allows Texas law enforcement officers to arrest people suspected of entering the country without [...]
Vietnam’s President and Party General Secretary Tô Lâm announced Saturday that 9,950 prisoners, including foreign nationals and individuals convicted in high-profile corruption cases, will be released under a national amnesty program effective June 1. Vietnam announced the amnesty in connection with preparations for the ruling Communist Party’s 14th National Congress and the country’s 2026 parliamentary [...]
The Louisiana Senate has approved House Bill 211, a measure that would create new restrictions on public camping and establish court-supervised programs for individuals experiencing homelessness. The approval comes amid debate among lawmakers, advocates, and community members over how the state should address homelessness. Under to the legislation, unauthorized public camping could become a criminal [...]
UN human rights experts called on Brazil Friday to ensure full justice, accountability and reparations for victims and families affected by the 2006 “Crimes of May.” They warned that continued impunity worsens the suffering of victims and perpetuates systemic racism and police violence. The experts said the killings and enforced disappearances should be recognized as [...]
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 121 (SB 121) into law on Friday, approving a new congressional map that dismantles a majority-Black district. The new map eliminates Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, reverting the state largely to the configuration it used for the 2022 elections: five safe Republican seats and a single Democratic-leaning seat [...]
