Afghan judge fears Taliban revenge on family
A pioneering former Afghan judge who shattered glass ceilings reveals her terror as Taliban death threats target her family left behind after she found sanctuary in Australia.
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Badenoch: UK must quit European human rights convention
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches explosive attack on European Convention on Human Rights, signalling potential UK withdrawal in major Tory conference speech that sets battle lines for next election.
Farage demands UK quit ECHR as Tories clash
Nigel Farage has thrown down the gauntlet to Rishi Sunak, demanding the UK withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights as Conservative ministers publicly disagree over the controversial move.
Badenoch: UK must be ready to leave ECHR
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch warns Britain should prepare to exit European human rights court if it continues blocking Rwanda deportations, in exclusive interview.
Tories Threaten ECHR Exit in Sovereignty Push
Conservative Party considers dramatic withdrawal from European Convention on Human Rights as Kemi Badenoch proposes major constitutional shake-up ahead of general election.
Human Rights Laws Block Grooming Gang Crackdown
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals how European human rights legislation is hampering Britain's fight against grooming gangs in explosive new comments.
Badenoch: ECHR a 'straitjacket' on UK borders
Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on ECHR, claiming it prevents Britain from controlling its borders and demands fundamental reform of international human rights framework.
Tories vow to quit European human rights convention
Kemi Badenoch announces Conservative plan to withdraw UK from ECHR, setting up major constitutional clash and raising questions about Britain's human rights framework.
Tories use Brexit failure to attack human rights
The Conservative government is weaponising Brexit frustrations to justify withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, threatening fundamental rights protections for British citizens.
Caster Semenya wins landmark human rights case
South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya secures historic victory at European Court of Human Rights in her decade-long fight against testosterone regulations in athletics.
UK to quit European human rights convention
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch confirms UK's plan to withdraw from ECHR, marking dramatic shift in post-Brexit human rights framework and sparking political battle.
Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Human Rights Award
The Independent has revoked its prestigious Human Rights Award from Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi following her silence on Rohingya atrocities, marking a significant fall from grace for the once-celebrated democracy icon.
Afghanistan internet restored after 3-day blackout
After a devastating three-day nationwide internet blackout, Afghanistan's digital lifeline has been restored. The Taliban's surprise shutdown sparked international condemnation and crippled daily life across the country.
Starmer: Labour will defend ECHR membership
Keir Starmer commits to protecting Britain's membership in the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political clash over immigration and sovereignty.
Taliban enforces nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime is systematically dismantling Afghanistan's digital infrastructure, imposing nationwide internet restrictions that isolate citizens and cripple the economy in what experts call digital repression.
Starmer's ECHR stance threatens Rwanda deportation plan
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as his commitment to the European Convention on Human Rights clashes with controversial migrant deportation policies. Discover the political tightrope walk that could define Britain's immigration future.
Starmer: Labour won't quit European human rights convention
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes definitive commitment to European Convention on Human Rights at party conference, ruling out withdrawal despite immigration policy challenges.
Taliban's internet blackout silences Afghanistan
The Taliban's systematic internet shutdown represents a calculated strategy to crush dissent and consolidate power, creating an information vacuum that isolates millions of Afghans from the world.
Saudi Comedy Festival Faces Human Rights Criticism
Saudi Arabia's ambitious comedy festival draws international criticism as human rights organisations question the kingdom's entertainment reforms amid ongoing human rights concerns.
Taliban seize Kabul as Afghan government collapses
The Taliban has captured Afghanistan's capital Kabul, completing their stunning military offensive as President Ashraf Ghani flees the country and Western embassies evacuate personnel.
Farage's NI comments spark constitutional clash
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces backlash after suggesting Northern Ireland's ECHR membership could be reviewed, prompting Labour's Hilary Benn to defend the Good Friday Agreement.
Afghanistan Internet Blackout: Taliban Imposes Digital Crackdown
Afghanistan faces nationwide internet blackout as Taliban imposes sweeping restrictions on digital communications, raising alarm about human rights and information control.
Afghanistan telecoms blackout: Taliban cuts all communications
Afghanistan faces complete communications collapse as Taliban authorities order nationwide shutdown of mobile networks and internet services, severing millions from vital connections.
Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connectivity, isolating 40 million people from the world in what experts call one of the most severe digital crackdowns in modern history.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Taliban's Internet Shutdown Strangles Hope for Afghan Women
Exclusive report reveals the devastating impact of the Taliban's systematic internet shutdowns on women's education and access to information, pushing Afghanistan towards a new era of isolation.
Putin's Advisers Accuse Kremlin of Systematic Torture
Shocking report from Vladimir Putin's human rights council details widespread torture, including electric shocks and rape, against detainees in the war against Ukraine, accusing the state of direct involvement.
Taliban forces Afghan women into religious schools as only option
Exclusive report reveals how Taliban policies have systematically dismantled women's education, leaving religious madrasas as the sole permitted learning environment for Afghan girls and women.
British couple freed from Afghanistan feared execution
A British couple detained in Afghanistan for months describe their harrowing ordeal, revealing they genuinely feared execution by the Taliban regime before their unexpected release.
British Couple Freed from Taliban Detention Return to UK
After a harrowing ordeal, a British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has finally returned to the UK. Discover the full story of their detention and the diplomatic efforts behind their release.
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