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(AFP Photo / Iranian Press Center)

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US Authorities Must Not Delay Release of Investigation into Unlawful, Deadly Minab School Air Strike

The Department of Defense must immediately release its full investigation into the air strike on the elementary school in Minab.

October 16, 2026

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Portugal: Police Violence Against Peaceful Housing Protesters Must Be Investigated

The Portuguese authorities must respect and protect the right to protest peacefully, including the right to occupy public space.

October 16, 2026

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Norway: Proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund Reforms Would Mark Biggest Setback for Its Human Rights Safeguards in 20 Years

The proposed ethical governance changes in the Norwegian fund weaken accountability and dismantle key human rights protections.

October 15, 2026

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India: Release CJP Leaders Arrested after Attempting Peaceful Protests at Jantar Mantar

The Delhi authorities must immediately release Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.

October 14, 2026

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Saudi Arabia/Yemen: Civilians Must Not Pay the Price of Escalation in Hostilities

The risks to civilians in Yemen and Saudi Arabia rapidly increase each day this conflict escalates.

October 14, 2026

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Türkiye: Police Raid and State Takeover of Opposition TV Channel ‘a Brutal Blow to Media Freedom’

Turkish authorities must immediately restore Halk TV's independent operations and end their attacks on media freedom.

October 14, 2026

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Pakistan: Declaration of Emergency Must Not Be Pretext to Crackdown on Human Rights

Pakistani authorities must ensure that military forces remain accountable and comply with international human rights law and standards.

October 13, 2026

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Iran: Five Protest-Related Arbitrary Executions in One Week Must Spur Global Action

The arbitrary executions of these five young men serves as another chilling reminder of how the Iranian authorities weaponize the…

October 13, 2026

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FIFA: New Report Exposes Human Rights Failures at 2026 Men’s World Cup

Coalition calls for upcoming FIFA presidential election to center human rights

October 13, 2026

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Nobel Peace Prize Honors Navi Pillay for Lifelong Commitment to Human Rights, Justice and Accountability

This award is recognition that international justice is the cornerstone of any lasting peace in the world.

October 9, 2026

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USA: Livestreaming Firing Squad Execution Would Compound Cruelty of the Death Penalty

The death penalty is a violation of human rights, no matter what.

October 9, 2026

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USA: Trump's Attack on the ICC Demands a Global Response of Resistance and Protection

President Trump's sanctions on the International Criminal Court must fail.

October 9, 2026