Human Rights

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Ekiti Police Commissioner Falade Vows Tough Crackdown on Crime

The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Micheal Falade, has pledged to take a firm stance against criminal activities, warning that...

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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...

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UN Condemns Strike on Iranian School and Urges Protection of Civilians

The United Nations has issued a strong condemnation following reports of a strike on an elementary school in Iran, raising alarm over the...

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US Congressman Riley Moore Calls for Nigeria Police Decentralisation Amid Rising Insecurity

Riley Moore has renewed his call for the decentralisation of Nigeria’s police force, urging state governments to take greater responsibility for local security....

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UN Chief Calls for Immediate Release of 118 Detained Staff Worldwide

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the urgent release of the 118 United Nations staff currently detained across the globe, highlighting a...

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UN Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade Gravest Crime Against Humanity

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday formally designated the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” despite opposition from...

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SERAP Urges President Tinubu to Investigate Assault on Journalist in Niger State

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project SERAP has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Nigeria Police Force to urgently investigate the...

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Mexico Moves to Reengage International Experts in Missing Students Investigation

The government of Mexico has announced plans to reengage international experts to support the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of a group of...

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Antisemitic Arson Incident Investigated in London as Community Safety Measures Increase

Authorities are investigating reports of an antisemitic arson incident in a London neighborhood, prompting heightened security and community outreach measures. Emergency services responded...

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Court of Appeal Nullifies Federal High Court Judgment in El Rufai Human Rights Suit

The Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division, has nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court in a fundamental human rights suit filed by...