Human Rights
United Nations Renews Call for Protection of Journalists Worldwide
The United Nations renewed its call for stronger protections for journalists on January 29 2026 amid rising threats against media workers around the...
International Health Authorities Condemn s on Medical Facilities During Iran Unrest
Global health organizations strongly condemned reported attacks on hospitals and medical workers during recent unrest in Iran, calling the incidents a serious violation...
Nigerian Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Makoko Protest Over Demolition Plans
Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the Makoko waterfront community of Lagos as residents demonstrated against planned demolitions of homes...
EU Formally Labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as Terrorist Organization Amid Escalating Tensions
The European Union has formally designated Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, marking a major shift in the bloc’s foreign policy...
ICC Rules Former Philippines President Duterte Fit to Stand Trial
The International Criminal Court ruled on January 27 that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial over alleged crimes against...
Rights Group Says Thousands ed During Iran’s Crackdown on Nationwide Protests
An Iran based rights monitoring group reported on January 27 that Iranian security forces killed thousands of people during the nationwide protests that...
UN Reports Tens of Thousands Forcibly Displaced in West Bank During 2025
The United Nations reported on January 27 that more than 37,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced in the occupied West Bank during 2025, marking...
International Holocaust Remembrance Day Observed Worldwide With Calls to Confront Hatred
Countries across the world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, holding ceremonies, educational events and moments of silence to honor the...
International Holocaust Memorial Day Marked Worldwide With Calls for Remembrance and Education
Communities around the world observed International Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27, holding ceremonies and educational events to honor the six million Jews...
Activists Say Over Six Thousand People ed in Iran Crackdown on Nationwide Protests
Activists have reported that at least 6 126 people have been killed in Iran’s nationwide crackdown on protests, marking one of the deadliest...
