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Human Rights

Iran: French paid sentenced to prison time on spying charges

Two French citizens were sentenced to lengthy prison terms in Iran for espionage, which raises concerns about the treatment of detainees and international relations.

Israel strikes south Lebanon, killing 1 and wounding 7

Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, resulting in one death and seven injuries, amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah.

As Nobel Prize goes to Venezuela's opposition leader, how far would Trump go to help her?

María Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize win is seen as a rallying point for Venezuela's opposition, prompting calls for international support, particularly from Donald Trump.

Photos: Gaza ceasefire deal brings hope after years of devastation

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement, allowing for the exchange of captives and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza after years of conflict.

Israelis delight at peace deal that would see hostages returned

Israelis express joy over a deal to return hostages held in Gaza, with celebrations erupting across the country following Trump's announcement.

Greetings from the Mediterranean, where dolphins swim alongside a migrant rescue ship

A journalist shares experiences aboard a migrant rescue ship, highlighting the emotional toll and beauty of life amidst humanitarian efforts in the Mediterranean.

Burkina Faso junta detains INSO workers for 'spying'

Burkina Faso's military government has arrested eight members of a Dutch NGO, accusing them of spying and treason amid tensions with Western aid organizations.

Ali Kushayb: Sudan militia leader convicted of war crimes in Darfur

Ali Kushayb, a Sudanese militia leader, has been convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the Darfur conflict.

Two years after the Gaza war began, one Palestinian family shares their story of loss

A Palestinian family recounts their tragic experiences two years into the Gaza war, amidst over 67,000 deaths, including many children.

Around the world, migrants are being deported at alarming rates – how did this become normalised?

The US, UK, and Australia are expanding deportation practices, reflecting a trend towards authoritarianism and the criminalization of migration.

US sends another ‘third-country’ deportation flight to Eswatini

The US has sent a second deportation flight to Eswatini, raising human rights concerns as activists challenge the agreement.

US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal

The US Supreme Court has denied Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her sex-trafficking conviction, upholding her 20-year sentence.