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EU: European Parliament Greenlights Punitive Detention and Deportation Plans

Today, the European Parliament has voted to expand its use of detention, falling short of international legal standards.

March 26, 2026

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Tunisia: Authorities Must End Harassment of Judge Anas Hmedi

Tunisian authorities must drop all charges against Judge Anas Hmedi since they stem solely from the peaceful exercise of his…

March 26, 2026

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USA: Landmark YouTube and Meta Social Media Ruling Must Lead to Design Changes to Guarantee Online Safety

This damning verdict is a landmark moment in recognizing the harm caused by tech giants in the manipulative designs of their social media platforms.

March 26, 2026

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Georgia: Opposition Politician Elene Khoshtaria Given Politically Motivated Prison Sentence for Graffiti

This is yet another example of the criminal justice system being instrumentalized to punish dissent.

March 24, 2026

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Russia: Four-year Prison Sentence for Nightclub Owner Exposes Deepening Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Rights

Tatiana Zorina’s sentencing is a stark illustration of how Russia’s abuse of ‘extremism’ legislation has spiraled into outright persecution targeting…

March 24, 2026

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USA/Iran: Trump’s Warning That USA Will Attack Iran’s Power Plants Is a Threat to Commit War Crimes

President Trump must immediately retract these dangerous threats and commit the U.S. to upholding international humanitarian law.

March 24, 2026

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Global: ILO Member States Must Not Give in to Saudi Demands for Dismissal of Migrant Labor Complaint

Saudi Arabia’s attempt to hide behind recent reforms and procedural arguments, without producing a shred of credible data to show…

March 24, 2026

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U.S. Responsible for Killing Over 100 Children in Iran School Attack

The unlawful and deadly U.S. strike killed 168 people, including more than 100 children, and those responsible must be held…

March 23, 2026

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Kyrgyzstan: Authorities Must Drop Trumped Up Charges Against Makhabat Tazhibek-kyzy Following Her Release from Prison

No journalist should be prosecuted solely for reporting on matters of public interest.

March 23, 2026

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After One Year in ICE Detention, Leqaa Kordia is Finally Free

After spending a harrowing year in ICE custody, Leqaa Kordia was finally released on March 16, 2026.

March 23, 2026

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Americas: States Intensify Crackdown on Civil Society Through Anti-NGO Laws

We're seeing a worrying regional pattern, reflecting the rise of authoritarian practices aimed at silencing critical voices.

March 23, 2026

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Sylvie Njobati: The campaign BringBackNgonnso isn’t just for my grandfather; it is for my people too

Learn more about the #BringBackNgonnso campaign, started by Sylvie Njobati in honor of her grandfather.

March 21, 2026