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The UN’s Black Agenda Is Growing. That’s Exactly Why It Is Being Attacked

Antonio Isuperio discusses the history and purpose of the Permanent Forum as well the Trump administrations 2026 withdrawal.

July 22, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ecuador/USA: The Role of the U.S. in the Strike on an Ecuadorian Vessel Must be Investigated

The families of the eight individuals whose whereabouts are unknown fear that this is a case of enforced disappearance at…

July 20, 2026

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Portugal: Blanket Ban on Face Coverings Threatens Several Human Rights

This new law is discriminatory and clearly violates the human rights of Muslim women who choose to cover their faces.

July 17, 2026

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Africa: As It Turns 20, the African Court Needs More Support for Its Human Rights Mandate Across the Continent

African Union member states must ensure full political, legal and financial support for the African Court on Human and Peoples’…

July 17, 2026