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Execution of a Political Prisoner at Qezel Hesar Prison
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (100+ words) Iran Focus Execution of a Political Prisoner at Qezel Hesar Prison Early this morning, Wednesday, Aref Khoshkar, a political prisoner and one of those arrested during the nationwide protests of 2022, was executed at Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. The execution…...
Three Afghan Refugee Camps in Bannu Fully Evacuated Amid Deportations
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (235+ words) Pakistani media have reported that as part of the ongoing deportation process of Afghan refugees, three camps in the Bannu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have been completely evacuated following the return of 525 families to Afghanistan. These families were transferred…...
Turkey’s post-coup crackdown, 10 years on: A decade’s legacy
9+ min ago (565+ words) Ten years after a coup attempt on July 15, 2016, the coup and the sweeping crackdown launched in its aftermath continue to shape Turkey’s politics, state institutions and civil society, while the human rights consequences of the government’s response endure. The coup…...
Spotlight - Wagner's disinformation network across Africa: France denies asylum to insider turned whistleblower
32+ min ago (117+ words) For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Lea Perruchon, Journalist with Forbidden Stories. She exposes a collision of competing interests: journalism, France's national security and their complex asylum policy. Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo, a former participant in Russia's disinformation campaign in…...
Exploitation of 'devotion': how North Korea weaponizes motherhood
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (746+ words) In this 21st century, there still exists a barbaric society that takes it for granted to demand "the duty of repayment to the state" over "the rights of the individual." The congratulatory message sent by the Central Committee of the Workers…...
Munir's 'role' questioned as death toll in PoK clashes climbs to 12 amid highly tense situation
14+ min ago (466+ words) Islamabad, July 15 The number of people killed during the massive clashes that took place between local protestors and Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Tuesday has risen to 12, several reports stated on Wednesday. The civilians were killed after Pakistani…...
Tewksbury Select Board talks next steps in addressing Flock concerns
45+ min ago (509+ words) TEWKSBURY — After a lengthy and sometimes tense discussion about Tewksbury’s Flock Safety contract last month, the town is taking steps toward negotiating a master services agreement with the surveillance technology company as officials work to bring in an expert attorney…...
CPJ supports journalist’s testimony on press freedom in Venezuela submitted to US Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission - Committee to Protect Journalists
47+ min ago (158+ words) CPJ supports journalist’s testimony on press freedom in Venezuela submitted to US Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Committee to Protect Journalists - Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday submitted…...
Kalshi backs congressional bill requiring facial recognition age checks on prediction markets
58+ min ago (281+ words) The bill, which has bipartisan co-sponsorship from Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) among others, would require platforms to use facial analysis to estimate a user’s age at login or when placing a wager. The legislation explicitly prohibits storing identity or…...
Know your rights, Tui Macuata urges Northerners
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (271+ words) Wednesday 15 July 2026 | 20:00 Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission commissioner Chantelle Khan described the opening as a defining moment in the FHRADC history and a renewed commitment to ensuring that all people in Fiji can access their national human rights institution,…...