Kaliningrad court hands rights lawyer 12‑year treason term
Maria Bontsler, a 66‑year‑old attorney, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for allegedly passing security information to Ukraine, according to Al Jazeera.
2d ago
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World
Three men executed in Iran over armed unrest during January protests
State media say the men were convicted of using weapons and setting fires in Karaj amid the anti‑government demonstrations that peaked in early January.
6d ago
World
Iranian mother flees after daughter killed in January protests, now names security officials
Samira escaped Iran on foot after her 16‑year‑old daughter Sevda was shot dead on 9 January, and she now campaigns abroad to expose the forces behind the killings.
2 Nov 2026
World
UN urges probe into death of staffer held by Yemen's Houthis
The UN has asked for an independent investigation after OHCHR employee Mohammad el‑Shami died while in Houthi detention, raising concerns over dozens of detained aid workers.
1 Nov 2026
India
Kolkata police parade father and relatives shirtless after teen dispute
Police tied the accused with ropes and forced them to walk without shirts in Behala, sparking criticism over the use of public humiliation.
27 Oct 2026
UK
UK Imposes Sanctions on Sudanese Military Leaders Over Alleged Rape Campaign
London announced sanctions targeting senior Sudanese commanders accused of involvement in systematic sexual violence amid the war.
27 Oct 2026
World
Australian court dismisses inmate’s Vegemite human‑rights claim
A magistrate ruled that denying the iconic spread to a life‑sentence prisoner does not violate the state’s charter, ending the legal challenge.
26 Oct 2026
World
Israeli forces remove thousands of Palestinians from Hebron
Al Jazeera reports a large-scale expulsion in Hebron, sparking fresh concerns over the city’s volatile status.
25 Oct 2026
World
Over 80 Missing After Abductions in Nigeria, Police Discover Remains
Authorities say more than 80 people were seized in raids across Niger and Zamfara states, prompting a search for the victims.
29 Sept 2026
World
Mass rally pushes for Maria Corina Machado's return ahead of Venezuela vote
Thousands gathered in Caracas demanding the exiled opposition figure re-enter politics before the upcoming presidential election.
28 Sept 2026
World
Health of Detained Tunisian Flotilla Activists Deteriorates, Families Report
Families of activists say worsening conditions and hunger strikes underscore growing anguish over prolonged detention.
27 Sept 2026
India
Ladakh activist warns of possible police encounter after alleging government abuses
Tsering Wangchuk says he fears an extrajudicial encounter after publicly accusing Indian authorities of atrocities in Ladakh.
25 Sept 2026
World
Israeli documentary NAZA to go free online after cinema run
Co-director Yuval Abraham says the Gaza‑focused film will be streamed at no cost starting in November.
24 Sept 2026
UK
UK prisons grapple with double‑bunking as officials ban use of unsuitable cells
Ministry of Justice guidance warns staff against placing two inmates in cells not designed for double occupancy amid rising overcrowding.
24 Sept 2026
World
Detained Man Remains Hospitalized After ICE Agent Shooting
Al Jazeera reports a detainee is being held with a bullet lodged in his back after an ICE agent opened fire.
22 Sept 2026
India
Supreme Court Requires Magistrate Permission for Re‑Arrests
The apex court has instructed police to obtain a magistrate’s approval, with recorded justification, before detaining a person again, aiming to curb repeated arrest misuse.
21 Sept 2026
World
Three of Imran Khan’s sisters reportedly held in Lahore before planned rally
Family members say the sisters were taken into custody as a large Islamabad march for Khan’s release approaches.
21 Sept 2026
World
Demonstrators in Tunis Push for Freedom of Four Sumud Activists Amid Deteriorating Hunger Strike
Hundreds gathered in the capital demanding the release of four detained Sumud members as a fellow protester’s health declines after more than a month without food.
20 Sept 2026
India
Nellore legal authority head pledges free counsel for indigent inmates
Chairman A. Narasimha Murthy visited a local jail, promising state‑provided lawyers for prisoners who cannot afford representation.
20 Sept 2026
World
Israeli officials confront fresh outcry over soldiers' Gaza testimony
Veteran soldiers' statements about the Gaza war have sparked criticism from across Israel's political spectrum, according to Al Jazeera.
19 Sept 2026
World
Series of Female Homicides Stokes Nationwide Anxiety in South Africa
Recent murders of nine women, including Dineo Motapane, have intensified public fear over the country’s gender‑based violence crisis.
19 Sept 2026
World
Nigerian officials attribute detainee deaths to illness amid family claims of foul play
Dozens of people held on illegal‑mining charges died in custody, sparking a dispute between authorities and relatives over the cause.
18 Sept 2026
World
Nigerian police open probe after 37 detainees die in mining crackdown
Authorities cite a disease outbreak, while a survivor claims suffocation, prompting an investigation into the deaths of 37 illegal mining suspects held in custody.
18 Sept 2026
World
UN report says Iranian security forces breached international law
A United Nations fact‑finding mission concluded that Iran's crackdown on recent protests amounts to crimes against humanity.
18 Sept 2026
World
Trinidad and Tobago lifts emergency rule as criticism mounts over sweeping arrests
The Caribbean nation ended its state of emergency this week, facing growing backlash from lawyers and opposition over detentions made without charge.
17 Sept 2026
World
UN panel says US actions could breach war‑crime rules in Iran
The UN fact‑finding team alleges both Washington and Tehran may have violated international law amid rising regional tensions.
17 Sept 2026
World
Al-Mughayyir residents say their village is being compressed
Palestinians in the West Bank village of al‑Mughayyir claim Israeli actions are forcing them into a shrinking portion of their home.
16 Sept 2026
World
Palestinian Rights Attorney Noura Erakat Detained During Israel Bonds Protest Hearing
Florida authorities took the activist lawyer into custody after she challenged an Israel Bonds investment at a public hearing.
16 Sept 2026
World
Washington Tightens Visas for South Africans Linked to Land Seizures and Racial Violence
The U.S. State Department announced new visa restrictions aimed at South Africans involved in land grabs and race‑based attacks.
15 Sept 2026
World
Diplomatic fallout intensifies as settlement sanctions trigger crisis
New B'Tselem report labels Israel's actions as a "project of elimination," while proposed settlement sanctions have deepened international tensions.
15 Sept 2026
World
NGO says Israel’s tactics aim to curb Palestinian life in West Bank
Human‑rights group B’Tselem outlines five methods it says Israel is using to dismantle Palestinian collective existence in the occupied territory.
14 Sept 2026
US
Former ISIS bride from Canada turns informant to protect others
A Canadian mother recounts her time as an ISIS spouse and how she escaped to aid authorities in thwarting further recruitment.
13 Sept 2026
World
New terminology after 9/11 reshaped the “war on terror” narrative
Al Jazeera examines how the post‑9/11 lexicon cloaked a widening erosion of civil liberties and human‑rights standards.
12 Sept 2026
World
Hundred Palestinians Detained as West Bank Violence Persists
Israel’s security forces have arrested around 100 Palestinians in a single week, amid a wave of attacks and heightened tensions in the occupied territories.
10 Sept 2026
World
Amnesty says Russia recruited and forced foreigners into its Ukraine war
Human rights group alleges Moscow lured job seekers abroad and compelled them to serve in its army on the front lines.
10 Sept 2026
World
Growing calls for probe after ICE uses force on demonstrators
Civil rights groups and lawmakers demand an inquiry following a recent ICE confrontation with protesters, Al Jazeera reports.
10 Sept 2026
India
Allahabad High Court rebukes Deoria police for unlawful custody
The bench ordered compensation for four detainees and highlighted missing CCTV footage, calling the officers “a bunch of liars.”
10 Sept 2026
India
Supreme Court to Re‑examine Marital Rape Exception in Indian Penal Code
India's top court will hear a petition seeking to scrap the IPC provision that shields husbands from rape charges.
9 Sept 2026
World
Expert Calls for Reinstating Firing Squad as US Execution Method
John Malcolm of the Meese Institute argues the United States should bring back firing squads, reigniting discussion over capital punishment practices.
9 Sept 2026
World
Israeli troops kill Palestinian near Nablus and keep his body
Al Jazeera reports a Palestinian man was shot dead during a West Bank raid, with his family denied immediate burial.
8 Sept 2026
