Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups

A Chinese artist known for his satirical sculptures of Mao Zedong has been handed a maximum three-year jail term for “slandering China’s heroes”, according to rights groups.

US urges new UN sanctions to spur rivals in Sudan to negotiate an end to war

The United States is urging beefed up U.N. sanctions against the warring parties in Sudan to build pressure on them to negotiate an end to fighting.

Argentina’s memory wars under Javier Milei

Fifty years after the dictatorship, Argentina’s commitment to memory, truth, and justice faces growing political pressure.

ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court

Washington escalated its campaign against the Hague-based court last week by sanctioning its Japanese president, Tomoko Akane, and a senior trial lawyer.

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade.

US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico’s objections

The Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter cross-border immigration.

Italy’s migrant detention hubs in Albania undermine human rights, says Amnesty

Condition in Italian centers should be a “wake-up call” for EU return hub plans, NGO says.