Families displaced after demolition of Delhi Mosque

The demolition of hundreds of homes in central Delhi has displaced 717 families, forcing generations of residents away from their jobs, schools and close-knit communities. Meanwhile, a historic mosque left standing faces an uncertain future amid a legal dispute over its ownership and access for worshippers.

Israel extends detention of Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh

Rights group says the journalist’s arrest over an interview with Azmi Bishara is a bid to silence Palestinians.

UNHCR criticises UK’s 30-year ‘earned settlement’ plans for refugees

The UN refugee agency has said a government plan to make refugees wait up to 30 years before they get permission to settle in the UK “raises significant concerns.”

UK and US condemn ‘cruel’ second jail term handed to Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong

The UK and the US have condemned the 10-year sentence given to Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong under a controversial national security law.

Solitary confinement harming prisoners with disabilities Australia

Prison authorities in the Australian state of South Australia are harming people with disabilities by using solitary confinement, according to a Human Rights Watch report. 

UN staffer’s death in custody exposes Houthi ‘political extortion’ in Yemen

The United Nations is demanding a thorough investigation into the death of a human rights employee while in Houthi detention in Yemen.

HRW calls on Zambia to halt post-election crackdown

Opposition figures arrested and disappeared since President Hakainde Hichilema claimed August victory.

Palestine Action activists used similar tactics to the suffragettes, court told

Palestine Action was banned as a terrorist group after using tactics similar to – or less extreme than – the suffragettes, the UK’s highest court has heard.

‘Going hungry’: Garment workers in Bangladesh say wages barely cover needs

Tens of thousands of workers in the world’s second-largest apparel exporter nation hit the streets to demand better minimum wages.

Changes to Chile’s Human Rights Institute risk leaving victims behind

New Bill proposes government-selected Board and drastic reductions in staff and services