Iran’s internet blackout could worsen human toll of war, say rights groups

As US and Israeli bombs continue to rain down on Iran, civilians are enduring the bombardment in the dark – cut off from comprehensive information about where strikes have happened, which medical facilities are affected and where new rounds of bombings are about to occur.

Japan’s far-right turn is real, but not in the way you think

The Liberal Democratic Party’s absolute majority in the House of Representatives under the leadership of PM Takaichi Sanae, and the 15 seats won by the anti-immigration party Sanseitō, mark another step in the rise of the far right in Japan.

Mexico is losing its battle with the cartels after years of flawed strategy

Crime is deeply entrenched in Mexico. The Global Organized Crime Index, a tool designed to measure levels of organised crime in a country, places Mexico third out of 193 nations in terms of criminality. At the core of Mexico’s struggle with organised crime is its network of powerful drug cartels.

Helpless in Bangladesh: Rohingya Women and the Failures of Protection

Refugees in Bangladesh are vulnerable to kidnappings and forced recruitment, alongside restrictive movement regimes, and denial of access to education and livelihoods.

How every EU country responded to the strikes on Iran

From caution to condemnation, here’s the bloc’s reaction to America and Israel bombing Tehran.

Council of Europe calls on Italy to establish a national human rights institution

Human Rights Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty: “Independence and broad mandate not guaranteed in the country.” Call on the presidents of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate to remedy the situation.

Russia’s transfer of 2 Ukrainian POWs to Hungary a ‘provocation,’ Ukraine says

Ukraine condemned the Russian transfer of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) to Hungary as “a gross violation of the International Humanitarian Law” on March 5, a day after the Kremlin released two Ukrainian POWs who held a dual Hungarian citizenship following talks with Budapest.

Sánchez: ‘Spain says no to war’ amid escalating US-Spain row

Sánchez steps up the rhetoric and strengthens Spain’s opposition to war with Iran.

UK peers press govt on Imran Khan’s health, urge rights-linked ties with Pakistan

Cross-party lawmakers raise fair trial, aid and trade concerns over ex-PM’s imprisonment.

Iraqi women’s rights activist Yanar Mohammed killing spurs call for justice

Amnesty International decries Mohammed’s killing as ‘calculated assault to stifle human rights defenders’ in Iraq.