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Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara wears a knit cap, gray hoodie, and a Cuban flag over his shoulder, while holding his right arm in the air with his pointer finger and thumb outstretched, in front of glass
(Carlos Armando Cabrera)

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Cuba: Exile of Afro-Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Underscores Years of Injustice

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara should never have spent a single day in prison.

July 23, 2026

A lone candle flickers in the dark.
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South Korea: Appeal Decision for Abortion Case Exposes Legal Vacuum

Upholding convictions of medical staff who performed an abortion exposes loopholes in healthcare access in South Korea.

July 23, 2026

MacPherson Mukulka, wearing black rimmed glasses and a suit, smiles and looks slightly off camera.
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Zambia: Authorities Must Free Journalist Arrested Over Social Media Posts

MacPherson Mukuka’s arrest raises serious concerns about the application of Zambia's Cyber Crimes Act

July 23, 2026

military in uniforms in Peru with a palm tree and blue sky
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Peru: Another Step Towards Entrenching Impunity

Amnesty International rejects the enactment of Law 32735, which allows alleged crimes committed by members of the Armed Forces and…

July 22, 2026

A close up image of arms outstretched with the hands holding cell phones.
(Getty Images)

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France: Protecting Children Online Starts With Platform Design, Not Bans

Efforts should be on forcing social media platforms to abandon their reckless pursuit of profit to the detriment of human rights.

July 22, 2026

Several wooden coffins on the ground.
(Wakil KOHSAR / AFP via Getty Images)

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Afghanistan/Pakistan: Deadly Pakistan Air Strikes on Kabul Drug Rehab Center Should Be Investigated as Possible War Crime - New Investigation

The attack on the Omid Center constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law – possibly amounting to a war…

July 21, 2026

Interior of Russia's State Duma
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Russia: Draft Law Imposing Sweeping Restrictions on Government Critics Abroad Weaponizes Punishment to Silence Dissent

This legislation is a chilling attempt to punish people who have left Russia but continue to criticize its authorities.

July 21, 2026

Protester holds up placard that says 'No To Israel Bonds'

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Europe/IOPT: EU States Allowing the Sale of Israel Bonds in Europe Risk Complicity in Ongoing Genocide in Gaza

Israel has become increasingly reliant on foreign investments to finance its genocide and bankroll its crimes against Palestinians.

July 21, 2026

A blurry image shows armored police holding AK-47s holding another man in custody in what appears to be an office or inside a building with other bystanders watching.
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Mozambique: Authorities Must Immediately Open Investigation Into Summary Execution of Narciso Castigo Sambo

The execution-style police killing of Narciso Castigo Sambo is an egregious contravention of the right to life.

July 21, 2026

A large imposing court building with tall columns half in shadow.
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Egypt: Release Dozens Detained Over Gen Z Online Group Calling for Political Change

Egyptian authorities must release dozens of people detained over a Gen Z online group calling for political change.

July 21, 2026

Seen from above, people run across open pavement, scattering in different directions.
(Sajjad Hussain / AFP via Getty Images)

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India: Crackdown on Peaceful Protesters in New Delhi Raises Serious Human Rights Concerns

Peaceful dissent is being repressed in India.

July 20, 2026