Int’l group urges Japan to respect human rights under anti-espionage law

Human Rights Watch has urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government to ensure its envisioned laws for counterespionage and foreign agents’ registration be consistent with domestic and international provisions on human rights.

Sweden’s right-wing and far-right coalition backs down on deportations of young adults

The media coverage of several cases involving young people who grew up in Sweden and were forced to leave their families has shocked public opinion. Facing pressure in the polls, the government is revising the rules.

Mexican state uses AI law to arrest online critics

Press freedom and human rights group say two people were arrested under San Luis Potosí’s new AI law.

Sudan medical group says RSF-affiliated fighters kill 27 civilians

The attacks come as nearly 19.5 million Sudanese face severe hunger amid the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis.

Indonesia: Human rights reform must preserve independence 

How can an institution tasked with monitoring state power be required to obtain approval from the very executive branch it is meant to oversee?

Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?

Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.

11 years after one teen’s death sparked massive Argentine protests, a new case shakes the nation

The killing this month of a 14-year-old girl in central Argentina has shocked the country, triggering a groundswell of outrage and growing demands for government action against gender-based violence.