Human Rights
Moroccan Rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi Detained Following Criticism of Government
A prominent Moroccan rapper and documentary filmmaker known for his fierce criticism of the country's political establishment has been ordered into pre-trial detention,...
Supreme Court Clears Path for Deportations to Haiti and Syria Despite Safety Concerns
The Supreme Court has opened the door for the Trump administration to deport more than 350,000 people to countries the State Department itself...
Protect Nigerians in South Africa or Face Accountability, Rights Lawyer Tells Federal Government
Nigeria's federal government must move beyond hollow diplomatic statements and take concrete action to protect its citizens facing xenophobic violence in South Africa,...
Nigerian Rights Group Reports Over 3,550 Deaths in Six Months Amid Escalating Violence
More than 3,550 Nigerians have been killed in the first half of 2026 in what a prominent human rights organization characterizes as religiously...
UN Human Rights Chief Issues Red Alert Over Atrocities in Central Sudan
The United Nations human rights chief issued an urgent "red alert" on Friday, warning that atrocity crimes may be unfolding in and around...
Nigeria Summons Ivorian Ambassador Following Death of Detained Citizen in Abidjan Prison
Nigeria has formally summoned the Ivorian Ambassador to Abuja following the death of a Nigerian citizen who died in detention at a prison...
International Criminal Court Asked to Investigate UAE and Regional Officials Over Sudan Atrocities
A coalition of international human rights organizations has formally requested that the International Criminal Court investigate senior officials from the United Arab Emirates...
UN Experts Accuse Israel of Targeting Gaza Children and Committing Genocide
A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations has leveled explosive accusations against Israel, alleging deliberate targeting of children in Gaza...
Liberian Citizens Demand Accountability with Support for War Crimes and Anti-Corruption Courts
Communities in rural Liberia are calling for an end to impunity as citizens of Salala District in Bong County throw their weight behind...
European Parliament Moves to Isolate Nicaragua’s Ortega Regime with Trade Sanctions and Criminal Investigation
In an unprecedented shift from diplomatic caution to direct confrontation, the European Parliament has voted to pursue aggressive economic and legal action against,...
