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Duterte Faces ICC Crimes Against Humanity Charges

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been formally charged with crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court over his deadly 'war on drugs' that left thousands dead.

British Activist Pardoned After 6 Years in Egyptian Prison

After six years imprisoned in brutal Egyptian jail conditions, British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah has been pardoned. His case, marked by prolonged hunger strikes and a massive international campaign, concludes a long battle for justice.

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.

Singapore orders caning for Malaysian visa overstayer

Singapore's High Court has reinstated a caning sentence for a Malaysian man who overstayed his visa, overturning a lower court's ruling. The decision, condemned by Amnesty International, highlights the city-state's strict immigration enforcement.

Myanmar Junta's Power Play: Brutal Tactics Revealed

An in-depth analysis of the Myanmar military regime's brutal tactics to maintain control, from economic coercion to digital surveillance, and the international community's faltering response.

Brit mum rots in Taiwan jail as ex-husband snubs pleas for help

The former husband of a British mother-of-five, left to decay in a notorious Taiwanese prison, has been pictured with his glamorous new wife, snubbing desperate family pleas to help save her. Exclusive images reveal their lavish lifestyle amidst her ongoi

Dubai Porta-Potty Horror: Trafficking Victim's Ordeal

An exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing story of a woman trafficked to Dubai and forced into a life of modern slavery, imprisoned in a portable toilet for weeks. This shocking account exposes the dark underbelly of human trafficking in the UAE.

UN Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

A damning UN Commission of Inquiry report provides a comprehensive legal analysis, concluding that Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide. The findings detail a pattern of conduct with genocidal intent.

DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Cuba's Prison Forced Labour Scandal Exposed

A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.

UN Report: Israel's Gaza 'Starvation Campaign' is a War Crime

A landmark UN report accuses Israel of systematically weaponising hunger in Gaza, creating a man-made famine. The Special Rapporteur details a campaign of obstructing aid, destroying infrastructure, and targeting civilians, constituting a clear violation

HK Political Prisoners Face 'Systematic Abuse' - Report

A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor details harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, psychological torture, and rights violations against pro-democracy detainees, raising grave concerns over the erosion of the city's judicia

UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right

A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.

UK Government Unveils Radical ECHR Reform Plan

The Conservative government has proposed a major overhaul of its relationship with the European Court of Human Rights, aiming to assert parliamentary sovereignty and curb the court's influence over UK law.

World Condemns UK's 'Cruel' Rwanda Deportation Bill

International leaders and human rights groups condemn the UK's controversial Rwanda asylum plan as a breach of international law, warning it sets a dangerous global precedent and shames Britain on the world stage.

Labour Plans Overhaul of Human Rights Interpretation

Exclusive: Attorney General Lord Hermer reveals Labour government is considering fundamental reforms to how Britain interprets European human rights laws, signalling potential constitutional shift.

Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

South Africa Accuses Israel of Apartheid at UN Court

In a landmark case at the International Court of Justice, South Africa has accused Israel of committing state-led apartheid against Palestinians, drawing direct parallels to its own historical struggle.

UK Government Considers ECHR Withdrawal

Exclusive: The new Labour government is actively considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, a move that could redefine Britain's legal landscape and spark a constitutional clash.

ECHR 'Power Grab' Threatens UK Sovereignty, Report Warns

A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like

Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim

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