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Chicago Teen Who Fought for Her Father’s Freedom Dies of Rare Cancer at 16
CHICAGO — A Chicago teenager who became a public advocate for her father’s release after he was detained by immigration officials has died following a battle with a rare and…
They Left With Nothing: Displacement and Fear in Pashtun Heartlands Tirah Valley
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Tirah Valley, Occupied Pakhtunkhwa, As winter grips the rugged mountains of northwestern Pakistan, thousands of Pashtun families from the remote Tirah Valley…
U.N. Experts Warn of Mounting Risk of Mass Violence Against Civilians in South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan – Independent United Nations experts issued a stark warning on Sunday that the deteriorating situation in South Sudan is dramatically heightening “the risk of…
UN Women: Education is a Fundamental Right for Every Girl, Not a Privilege
NEW YORK — UN Women has issued a forceful reminder that education is an inalienable fundamental right for every woman and girl, not a privilege, calling for urgent global action to…
Landmark Myanmar Rohingya Genocide Case Opens at UN’s Top Court, Setting Precedent for International Justice
A landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against the minority Muslim Rohingya opened at the United Nations’ highest court on Monday, marking a pivotal moment in…
Iran Executes 85 Afghan Nationals in 2025, Marking an Alarming Escalation, Human Rights Group Reports
The human rights organization Hengaw reported that Iran has executed at least 85 citizens of Afghanistan in 2025, highlighting a sharp and concerning rise in the use of capital…
Documenting Systemic Discrimination Against Sindhis in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A comprehensive new report has exposed deeply "entrenched prejudice" against Sindhis in Pakistan, revealing how state-sanctioned discrimination and societal bigotry have…
Venezuela Frees Dozens Detained During Protests Against Maduro’s Re-Election
Families Celebrate Christmas Releases While Calling for Full Freedom of Hundreds of Remaining Detainees
Venezuelan authorities have released at least 60 people arrested during…
Iran Executes Afghan Nationals Amidst Surge in Capital Punishment, Drawing International Condemnation
Shiraz, Iran – In a move that has intensified international scrutiny of its human rights record, Iran executed at least a dozen prisoners this week, including an Afghan citizen…
Palestinian Action Prisoners on Extended Hunger Strike: Demands, Risks, and Broader Context
A prolonged and life-threatening hunger strike by six prisoners linked to the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action has escalated into a significant political and humanitarian…