A horrific new wave of violence by M23 rebels in the DRC has seen a woman tied to trees and gang-raped, while dozens of women and children were slaughtered in a brutal massacre, UN reports confirm.
A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
A damning Human Rights Watch report details a surge in brutal violence in eastern DR Congo, implicating Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in massacres, rape, and mass displacement, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.
Groundbreaking DNA analysis reveals our human ancestors interbred with Neanderthals a staggering 250,000 years ago, forcing a complete rethink of our evolutionary timeline and the resilience of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.
The UK's human rights watchdog has raised serious concerns over excessive police force during recent pro-Palestine demonstrations, calling for urgent reforms.
Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women face severe restrictions, including imprisonment for minor offences, as the regime enforces strict Islamic laws.
Gambia's parliament debates repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking global outrage and fears of regression in women's rights.
Peru's Congress is under fire for attempting to dismantle the Constitutional Court, a move critics say threatens democracy and human rights.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is under fire for a secretive agreement with Libya, accused of violating human rights and international law by returning migrants to unsafe conditions.
A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.
The Trump administration has accused the UK of failing to uphold human rights standards, sparking a diplomatic row between the two allies.
A leading human rights organisation warns that the UK government's plans for large-scale refugee detention could severely harm survivors of torture, exacerbating their trauma and violating international protections.
A woman in Morocco has been arrested and threatened with stoning after wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'Allah is a lesbian' in public, sparking outrage and debate over religious expression and LGBTQ+ rights.
Former President Donald Trump reinstates ICE detention facilities at Fort Bliss, sparking outrage from human rights groups and renewed debate over US immigration policy.
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks faces a dire health battle, revealing shocking details of his deteriorating condition and urgent calls for medical intervention.
Western Australia passes groundbreaking legislation granting adopted individuals full access to their birth records, empowering thousands to reclaim their personal histories.
Former US President Donald Trump faces backlash after praising African and Caribbean leaders accused of human rights abuses, including South Sudan's Salva Kiir and Cuba's Miguel Díaz-Canel.
After years of uncertainty on Nauru, Lana built a new life in Australia. Now, she faces the heartbreaking prospect of returning to the Iran she escaped.
Renowned Israeli author David Grossman has condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide', sparking global debate and criticism. Read the full story.
Iran has carried out brutal amputations on thieves as part of its strict Sharia law enforcement, sparking global outrage over human rights violations.
A historic court ruling has struck down discriminatory colonial-era laws in the Caribbean, marking a major win for LGBTQ+ rights activists across the region.
Italy has signed an agreement with Albania to process thousands of asylum seekers offshore, sparking debate over human rights and EU migration policies.
Despite objections from MPs, Mary Ann Stephenson has been confirmed as the new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), sparking debate over her suitability for the role.
A 17-year-old Palestinian-American boy has been held in an Israeli prison for months without charge, raising concerns over human rights violations and diplomatic tensions.
Human rights advocates are calling on Australia to take responsibility as asylum seekers on Nauru suffer from a dengue fever outbreak amid poor living conditions.
A damning report exposes systematic sexual violence, forced pregnancies, and torture in Tigray, with Ethiopian and Eritrean forces accused of crimes against humanity.
A prominent Hong Kong democracy campaigner claims British authorities attempted to silence her activism by urging self-censorship, raising concerns over free speech protections.
A double amputee detainee in Georgia is reportedly being held in solitary confinement, raising serious human rights concerns. Read the full investigation into this disturbing case.
The Northern Territory's new youth justice laws, including the use of spit hoods, have sparked outrage among human rights advocates and legal experts.
Fifty years after its signing, the Helsinki Accord stands as a landmark achievement in European diplomacy. Its principles of cooperation and human rights are more relevant than ever in today's fractured world.