Sudan’s brutal civil war – what has happened in El Fasher?

Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces captured the city from the army after an 18-month siege – but who are they and what do they want?

How labour unions in Europe can help end Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Industrial protest action is a potent tool that can disrupt war supply chains and force governments to act.

Germany cracks down on Muslim groups viewed as threats to its constitutional order

The German government has banned a Muslim group accused of violating human rights and democratic values.

China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research, documents show

China waged a campaign of harassment and intimidation directed at a UK university to get it to shut down sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses, documents seen by the BBC show.

Germany seeks deal with the Taliban to expedite expulsion of Afghan migrants

The coalition led by the Christian Democrat Merz faces accusations of opening the door to the international legitimization of the Islamist regime, which Germany and its allies fought for two decades.

Chile to end Pinochet henchmen’s pampered prison life of tennis and barbecues

Punta Peuco – where military human rights offenders enjoy privileged conditions – set to join public prison network.

Families of missing Malaysian pastor and activist win landmark lawsuit against government

The wives of a missing Malaysian Christian pastor and a Muslim activist, both abducted years ago in cases that drew international concern, won a landmark lawsuit after a court ruled the government and police were responsible for the men’s enforced disappearances.

Brazil’s right wing seeks to capitalize on the deadliest police raid in its history

The operation carried out Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro against the criminal group Comando Vermelho left more than 130 dead.

Criminalising identity: Turkey’s LGBTQI+ community under threat

International human rights groups are calling for the withdrawal of proposed legislation against Turkey’s LGBTQI+ community, who warn that the law could effectively criminalise their community, which is already facing a growing legal crackdown.

China warns Taiwan and human rights remain among its ‘red lines’ after Trump-Xi talks

China has called for the US to avoid crossing four sensitive “red lines” in order to keep the two countries’ relations on track following a high-stakes meeting between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump last week.