The Trump administration is reversing long-established US human rights discourse

Since the 1970s, the US has sought to portray itself as a global champion of human rights. Ilia Xypolia argues that the Trump administration’s 2025 Annual Country Report on Human Rights Practices undermines long-established US discourse on human rights, with potentially damaging consequences for its broader foreign policy.

As China Ignores International Criticism Over Human Rights In Tibet, Life On Ground Becomes Harsher

Human Rights Watch reports dozens of arrests since 2021 in Tibetan areas for phone and internet “offences,” including possessing “banned” content (such as the Dalai Lama’s image) or contacting family abroad.

Russia to officially quit Europe’s anti-torture treaty

Moscow is set to formally withdraw from a cornerstone human rights commitment.

Rights groups condemn Saudi Arabia execution of individual for crimes committed as a minor

Amnesty International has condemned Saudi Arabia’s execution of Jalal Labbad, who was accused of crimes allegedly committed when he was a minor.

Bangladesh university students tortured, expelled over alleged sexuality

Extremist students called for ‘cleansing’ of sexual minorities from Bangladesh university.

Female political prisoners in Belarus face abuse, humiliation and threats of losing parental rights

Human rights activists say female political prisoners in Belarus are often singled out for abuse and humiliation, threatened with losing their children, and having medical problems ignored.

Pakistan needs to make credible progress on HR, labour reforms

Noting a deteriorating human rights climate, outgoing European Union Ambassador Riina Kionka has called on Pakistan to show ‘credible’ and ‘visible progress’ on human rights and labour reforms ahead of a crucial trade assessment in November, signalling that the EU’s next trade preference scheme will demand stronger compliance.

EU deal fuelling Mauritania’s abuse of migrants - rights group

Mauritania’s security forces have been systematically abusing migrants from other African countries, a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) says.

Brazil judge orders round-the-clock surveillance of ‘flight risk’ Bolsonaro

Pre-trial monitoring ordered after police reported former president had drafted request for asylum in Argentina.

What will Uganda gain from accepting US deportees?

Analysts speculate that Uganda is seeking better trade deals and wants to be in Trump’s good books.