#human-rights

#human-rights

The government of Rodrigo Chaves seems determined to eliminate any doubt about its intention to finish its term by placing Costa Rica as close as possible to U.S. President Donald Trump.

[The U.S.] does not recognize a legal right to reparations for historical wrongs that were not illegal under international law at the time they occurred.

The military strike appears to have destroyed a cattle and dairy farm, not a drug trafficking compound, according to interviews with the farm's owner, four of its workers, human rights lawyers and residents.

FIFA touts a commitment to staying 'neutral in matters of politics' and claims that 'discrimination of any kind...is strictly prohibited and punishable,' but under the rule of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, neutrality means the powerful win.

Israeli settlers have carried out more violent attacks on Palestinian areas in the West Bank on Saturday, burning buildings, homes and vehicles, and beating and pepper spraying Palestinians attempting to stop them.

The Paris criminal court found Sabri Essid directly participated in an organised system of killing, raping and enslaving members of the Iraqi ethnic and religious minority.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered the release of 250 political prisoners on Thursday in exchange for easing sanctions from Washington, according to the US embassy in nearby Lithuania. It is reportedly the largest one-time release of its kind so far, as Belarus is ramping up efforts to normalize ties with the United States.

A number of the players had initially sought humanitarian visas to stay in Australia after concerns they would face repercussions for staying silent during Iran's national anthem at their opening Asian Cup match. Human rights activists have said they may have been pressured to reverse their decisions through threats against their families.

This case represents a troubling development where a tourist, already traumatised by the incident, is being treated as a national security risk over what would ordinarily be considered minor conduct. No harm was intended. Under these laws, he can be kept indefinitely.

The 60-year-old man from London, who has not been named, was on holiday in the Gulf city when he was taken into custody, according to Detained in Dubai. The man deleted the video immediately when asked and meant no harm, yet he still faces charges, Detained CEO Radha Stirling said.

This large-scale and invasive AI-enabled surveillance of public spaces is not legal, necessary or proportionate to the legitimate aim of providing security. History shows us that this is the latest tool used by governments to invade the privacy of citizens and stifle freedom of movement and expression.