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Strong laws, weak implementation: Pakistan’s human rights crisis is one of enforcement, not intent
24 Jan 2026 15:26 GMT
… religion, protection against arbitrary arrest, and the right … in human rights mechanisms. The Ministry of Human Rights … further complicate the human rights landscape. Counterterrorism and … human rights imperatives rather than technical adjustments, violations …
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UN Human Rights Council launches Iran probe
24 Jan 2026 11:02 GMT
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The UN Human Rights Council has launched an … disappearances, sexual violence and arbitrary detentions and arrests. As well … UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk had called … in response to the violations.
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US Senator urges action on Pakistan’s human rights abuses in letter to Rubio
24 Jan 2026 09:04 GMT
… expressing concern over ongoing alleged human rights violations in Pakistan targeting political figures … United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention stated in 2024 that … these threats and actions include arbitrary arrests and detentions, as well as …
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Human Rights organizations denounce Moroccan occupation’s “arbitrary and discriminatory” measures against Sahrawi activists
24 Jan 2026 02:48 GMT
… against Sahrawi activists and human rights defenders, considering restrictions on … torture, enforced disappearance, and arbitrary detention.”
The organization considered the targeting … measure and a clear violation” of international human rights standards.
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UN Human Rights Chief decries dehumanisation, harmful policies and practices: USA migrant crackdown
23 Jan 2026 17:50 GMT
… weaken institutional legitimacy, and violate individuals’ rights,” said Türk … to xenophobic hostility and abuse.”
Türk deplored the … comply with international human rights law and international … process, protection from arbitrary detention, the principle of …
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Csw Concerned At Potential Human Rights Impact Of Board Of Peace, And T
23 Jan 2026 13:37 GMT
… both sides have committed grave human rights violations. The militia is currently conducting … in particular that includes rape, arbitrary detention, executions and the creation of … owners who are implicated in human rights violations to account.’
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Kyrgyz human rights defender Aziza Abdirasulova awarded 2026 Raoul Wallenberg Prize
23 Jan 2026 05:29 GMT
… a prominent human-rights defender from … human-rights defenders in Kyrgyzstan to systematically document torture and arbitrary detention … exposing systemic human-rights violations in Central … consistently defended fundamental human rights: freedom of …
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Geneva: Victoire Ingabire’s son challenges Rwanda’s justice minister over arbitrary detention
22 Jan 2026 19:48 GMT
… detention and broader concerns about arbitrary arrests raised by foreign governments.
… sixteen countries raised concerns about arbitrary detention in Rwanda and explicitly referred … the head of the National Human Rights Commission, Providence Umurungi, who …
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Proposed Counterterrorism Law risks more abuses: Human Rights Watch
22 Jan 2026 04:08 GMT
… extensive violations including arbitrary detention and torture … violations especially against Tamils, Muslims, and perceived Government opponents, including human rights … contravenes international human rights law, … contravenes international human rights law, …
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Human Rights Defender Aziza Abdirasulova Received the Raoul Wallenberg Prize from the Council of Europe
22 Jan 2026 03:36 GMT
… exceptional contribution to uncovering systematic human rights violations in Central Asia," … documented cases of torture and arbitrary detention. In the context of … Kylim Shami," which exposes human rights violations, provides legal assistance to …