DRC: M23 rebels executed at least 21 civilians in Goma, Human Rights Watch says

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of executing at least 21 civilians in eastern Democratic Republic Congo.

Israel’s ‘violations’ in Gaza make world more dangerous, Norway warns

Low respect for international law and human rights set worrying precedent, international development minister says.

North and South Korea are in an underground war - Kim Jong Un might now be winning

The border between North and South Korea is swamped with layers of dense barbed-wire fencing and hundreds of guard posts. But dotted among them is something even more unusual: giant, green camouflaged speakers.

‘Restricted’: Nearly 7 billion people worldwide lack full civil rights

An Atlas of Civil Society report warns that democracy and human rights are under attack globally.

Pakistan raises alarm over rising Islamophobia in India

Pakistan urges India to ensure rights and safety of all citizens, regardless of faith.

Argentina’s Milei toughens migration legislation via Trump-like decree

The new measures include foreigners’ restrictions on accessing public services and a relaxation on deportation requirements.

Italy approves Security Bill amid international criticism

Meloni government enacts sweeping security law despite warnings it could criminalise civil disobedience and erode human rights protections.

The world sanctioned Xinjiang cotton. China turned it into chicken feed

Forced labour in Chinese cotton fields can now be linked to the supply chains of KFC and McDonald’s.

Climate justice for Africa: 3 legal routes for countries that suffer the most harm

Climate change lawsuits have become a new way for countries to assert their rights against actions that degrade the environment. But African countries have yet to fully exploit this route.

Unions from 36 countries protest over treatment of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia

Trade unions from 36 countries have filed a complaint with the International Labour Organisation over the treatment of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia.

What’s in Canada’s Immigration Bill—and Why It’s Facing Backlash

Canada’s new bill—The Strong Borders Act—proposes a sweeping shift in immigration that, among other items, expands the Canadian Coast Guard’s authority to conduct security patrols, restricts asylum access, and attempts to deal with the flow of fentanyl into the country.

Autocratic Leaders Are Using Sovereignty as a Shield

As norms collapse and repression globalizes, authoritarian regimes are weaponizing sovereignty to deflect accountability – and they’re winning.