Civil liberties
UK Banks Expand Debanking Powers as Independent Media Faces Account Closures
British banks are preparing to share customer data in ways that could permanently exclude thousands of people from the financial system, raising fresh...
Sharia Free America Hearing Sparks Constitutional Battle in Congress
A contentious congressional hearing examining the growing Sharia Free America movement has erupted into one of the most divisive religious and constitutional debates...
Eswatini Labour Crisis Deepens as May Day Ban Sparks Legal and Political Tension
A growing standoff has emerged in Eswatini after authorities banned a planned International Workers Day celebration organised by the Trade Union Congress of...
Iran Executes Two Men Linked to Opposition Group Amid Security Crackdown
Iranian authorities have carried out the execution of two men alleged to be connected with an opposition group, citing involvement in planned activities...
Global Protests Surge Over War Policies and Governance Concerns
Millions of demonstrators gathered across the United States and in cities worldwide to voice opposition to government policies and the growing involvement in...
Nigerian Court Affirms Citizens’ Right to Record Police in Public
The Federal High Court Warri has ruled that Nigerians have a constitutional right to record police officers performing their duties in public, in...
Iran Detains Individuals Accused Of Sharing Sensitive Information With Foreign Media
Authorities in Iran have detained dozens of people accused of sharing sensitive information with foreign media organizations as the country continues to enforce...
Iranian Diaspora Protests Expand Worldwide Over Tehran Crackdown
Demonstrations organized by members of the Iranian diaspora continued across multiple continents this week, as activists rallied against what they describe as an...
UN Secretary General Warns Human Rights Are Under Assault Worldwide
The Secretary General of the United Nations has warned that human rights are under sustained assault across multiple regions, citing armed conflicts, authoritarian...
Hong Kong Court Upholds Prison Terms for 12 Pro Democracy Activists in Subversion Case
A court in Hong Kong has upheld prison sentences for twelve pro democracy activists convicted under the city’s national security framework, reinforcing a...
