Rights groups sue to free Venezuelans deported from the US and held in El Salvador | ABC News

International human rights organisations have filed a lawsuit with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights asking that the commission order El Salvador’s government to release Venezuelans deported from the United States and held in a maximum-security prison.

Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping a man evade immigration agents | CNN

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan has entered a not guilty plea to federal charges that she helped a man who is in the country illegally evade immigration agents who were trying to detain him at her courthouse.

Turkish lawyer arrested for distributing copies of jailed Istanbul mayor’s restricted posts | Medya News

A Turkish lawyer has been arrested in Istanbul for distributing hard copies of restricted social media posts of the city’s jailed mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, prompting accusations of political suppression.

Denmark and Italy seek support to rein in European human rights court | EURACTIV

Denmark and Italy are asking other countries to back a letter criticising the European Court of Human Rights for going “too far” in interpreting the law, particularly on migration issues.

UK plummets down rankings for LGBT+ rights in Europe | The Independent

The UK has plummeted to a new low in European rankings for LGBT+ rights, despite having topped the list just a decade ago.

Fifa breaching own human rights rules over Saudi Arabia World Cup, lawyers say | The Guardian

A group of leading lawyers has submitted an official complaint to Fifa, alleging the governing body has failed to follow its own human rights rules in relation to the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

UN raises alarm over Egypt’s proposed criminal procedure code | Africanews

The United Nations Human Rights Office has voiced serious concerns over Egypt’s proposed amendments to its Code of Criminal Procedure, calling for greater transparency and alignment with international human rights standards as the legislation awaits presidential approval.

British man being held in Saudi Arabia jailed for 10 years, say lawyers | The Guardian

A British national arrested in Saudi Arabia on charges that appear to relate to a deleted tweet has been jailed for 10 years, according to British lawyers and campaign groups representing the family.

PKK disbands after 40-year-long conflict with Turkey | Middle East Eye

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced its decision to disband and end its armed struggle, following a call in February by its imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan.

Delays to same-sex parental rights law in Jersey criticised | BBC News

A lack of progress in bringing same-sex parental rights into law in Jersey has been criticised.