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Eswatini: Hunger Strike of Cuban Man Deported from US Exposes Human Cost of Unlawful Transfer Arrangement

Roberto Mosquera del Peral’s hunger strike is a stark warning the secret transfer arrangement between the US and Eswatini.

October 24, 2025

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Guatemala: Six Months of Injustice and Criminalization Against Indigenous Representatives from Totonicapá

For six months, the justice system has repeatedly violated the rights of Luis Pacheco and Héctor Chaclán.

October 23, 2025

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Russia: Move to Label Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation a “Terrorist Organization” Puts Thousands in Danger

Russia's Prosecutor General must immediately withdraw its unlawful petition and end the misuse of anti-“terrorism,” and other legislation to crush…

October 23, 2025

A large group from the Baloch community at a protest demanding their rights in Pakistan.
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Pakistan: Inclusion of Baloch Activists on Terrorist Watchlist an Affront to Human Rights

This designation comes at a time when worrying reports of unlawful killings are emerging from parts of Balochistan province.

October 23, 2025

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Members of Congress Must Have Access to Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visits at ICE Detention Facilities Without Criminalization 

Oversight is essential to ensuring that human rights, including to due process, are respected and that ICE is operating within…

October 21, 2025

Residential buildings in Ukraine plunged into darkness after a Russian strike.
Residential buildings plunged into darkness after a Russian strike during one of the earlier assaults on civilian infrastructure on October 2, 2025 (Ihor Kuznietsov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)

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Russia/Ukraine: Blackout in Chernihiv Exposes Russia’s Unlawful Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure

Russia’s relentless attack that is destroying Ukraine’s energy system, which is indispensable to the survival of civilian population, is unlawful.

October 21, 2025

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EU/Egypt:  Partnership Means Holding Each Other to Account for Human Rights Violations

President al-Sisi must call on EU leaders to take effective measures to bring an end to Israel’s ongoing genocide. EU…

October 21, 2025

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Georgia: Police Round Up Protesters as New Restrictions on Public Rallies Take Effect

The authorities must release all those detained solely for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.

October 21, 2025

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France: TikTok Still Steering Vulnerable Children and Young People Towards Depressive and Suicidal Content

TikTok's ‘For You’ feed is pushing French children and young people towards depression, self-harm and suicide content.

October 20, 2025

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(Courtesy of Mahmoud Khalil's family)

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Mahmoud Khalil Must Not Be Deported  

Targeting and threatening peaceful protesters and their immigration status for speaking out on the human rights of Palestinians, or any…

October 20, 2025

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Academic Freedom Cannot Exist Under Political Coercion: President Trump’s Compact Threatens Higher Education

Universities across the country must stand firm in defending their student body. Political coercion has no place in higher education.

October 20, 2025

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Canada: Sentencing of Land Defenders Sends ‘Chilling Message’ About Indigenous Rights

The sentencing of three land defenders criminalized by Canada sends a chilling message about the threats facing people and Nations…

October 17, 2025