The European Union has been alerted to the alarming decline of press freedom in Serbia, as highlighted by a coalition of 12 press freedom organizations led by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Amidst growing concerns, these organizations are urging the EU to publicly address the escalating violence against journalists in Serbia and to hold Serbian authorities…
The United States government has implemented sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel along with several high-ranking officials in response to ongoing human rights violations. This action coincides with the fourth anniversary of the Cuban government’s harsh crackdown on the July 2021 protests, which saw large-scale public demonstrations against the state’s oppressive measures. For more detailed…
Former Columbia University graduate student, Mahmoud Khalil, has initiated legal action against the US government, seeking $20 million in damages in the aftermath of his detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Khalil’s detention occurred four months ago following his leadership in campus protests supporting Palestine. The Center for Constitutional Rights has submitted the complaint…
The United Nations has raised alarms over escalating gang violence in Haiti, as it poses significant risks not only to national security but also to regional stability throughout the Caribbean. A recent report released by the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the UN Human Rights Office paints a grim picture of the violence…
Legal professionals and human rights advocates are expressing growing concern following a joint alert from the Free Narges Coalition Steering Committee. This group, which includes organizations such as Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has highlighted the escalating threats against Iranian journalist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi. The threats are purportedly originating from actors…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a report highlighting the severe human rights abuses faced by Cuban protesters detained following the July 2021 demonstrations. According to HRW, these individuals endured significant mistreatment during their imprisonment, which included arbitrary arrests, unsanitary conditions, and insufficient access to basic necessities such as food, water, and medical care. The…
New data from UNICEF released on Thursday highlights a pressing child hunger crisis in Sudan, with a reported 46 percent increase in the number of children treated for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) across the five Darfur states between January and May 2025 compared to the same timeframe last year. UNICEF has issued an urgent call…