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Human rights groups and the UN Human Rights Office of Mexico have called for thorough investigations into the murders of journalist Roxana Guzmán and environmental activist Alex Serna. Mexican authorities have arrested several individuals linked to the cases, while President Claudia Sheinbaum urged journalists to seek protection if threatened.

The UN warned of a 'catastrophe' in Sudan's el-Obeid, citing relentless drone strikes, executions, and sexual violence. Save the Children reported over 5,500 displaced children, while a three-year war between government forces and the Rapid Support Forces has displaced 14 million people and caused hundreds of thousands of deaths. Amnesty International accused the RSF of ethnic cleansing in el-Fasher.

Amnesty International accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia of committing ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity during its assault on El-Fasher amid the ongoing civil war with Sudan's military.

Families of five Venezuelan men filed a U.S. lawsuit against former President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of directing the FAES police unit in extrajudicial killings and torture between 2017 and 2021. The complaint cites staged crime scenes, looting, and denial of justice, seeking damages under the Torture Victim Protection Act. Maduro is already facing federal drug trafficking and weapons charges in the U.S.

Amnesty International reports that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in el-Fasher, North Darfur, including deliberate targeting of children, rape, forced recruitment, and burning villages. The RSF's actions disproportionately affected non-Arab communities like the Zaghawa, with evidence from 247 interviews and documented use of ethnic slurs.

China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, effective Wednesday, faces criticism from Taiwan, the UN, and rights groups for potentially threatening minority freedoms and enabling overseas enforcement against critics. The law emphasizes Mandarin as the official language and mandates political alignment with the Chinese Communist Party, while Beijing denies allegations of rights abuses and asserts the law supports national unity and security.

Amnesty International alleges that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their 2024-2025 attack on El-Fasher city. The ongoing war between Sudan's army and RSF since April 2023 has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and millions displaced, according to the United Nations.

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are accused by Amnesty International of committing crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing, including deliberate targeting of children, during their campaign to seize El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state.

Amnesty International accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia of committing ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity during its assault on el-Fasher amid the civil war with Sudan's military.

Amnesty International alleges that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in El Fasher, including murder, torture, rape, enslavement, and sexual slavery as part of a systemic campaign against civilians.

Amnesty International accuses three Sudanese paramilitary commanders of overseeing war crimes during the siege of el-Fasher in North Darfur, including murder, torture, and ethnic cleansing. The report cites nine videos showing atrocities and calls for a UN protection force and international accountability mechanisms to address the conflict.

The UN is closely monitoring South Africa's planned protests against undocumented migrants, and Amnesty International accuses March and March of encouraging unlawful 'citizen's arrests' of suspected migrants.

A N100 million defamation judgment against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Nigeria has sparked a national debate over freedom of expression and civic activism. Over 50 civil society organizations, Amnesty International, senior lawyers, and human rights advocates have criticized the case, which is now being appealed in the Court of Appeal as a test of balancing reputational rights and public interest advocacy.

Rights groups criticize Turkey's province-wide protest ban and mass arrests ahead of the NATO summit. Hundreds, including LGBTQ activists, leftist groups, and alleged Islamic State supporters, were detained. NATO denied accreditation to some Turkish journalists, drawing further condemnation.

Chinese political dissident Dong Guangping arrived in Canada after fleeing to South Korea in a dinghy, according to his friend Sheng Xue. He had previously attempted to flee China multiple times and was detained in South Korea for immigration violations.

Chinese dissident Dong Guangping arrived in Canada after fleeing China via a South Korean detention, aiming to reunite with his family. His friend Sheng Xue confirmed his arrival in Toronto via Air Canada flight, noting this was his fourth escape attempt from China.

A Chinese political dissident who fled to South Korea by dinghy in May has arrived in Canada, according to a friend's social media post. Dong Guangping was detained by South Korea's coast guard for immigration law violations and previously attempted to flee China multiple times. His friend Sheng Xue confirmed his arrival in Toronto after an Air Canada flight.

The Eastern Libyan government released 10 activists detained by Khalifa Haftar's forces after a month in captivity. The activists, part of the Global Sumud Convoy, were arrested near Sirte while attempting to travel to Gaza and later deported following a court ruling.

Amnesty International has condemned the detention and deportation of Kenyan human rights lawyer Martha Karua by Ugandan authorities, calling the action 'unlawful and outrageous.'

June 16, 2026, recorded 27 homicides nationwide in Mexico, the lowest daily figure in over a decade. Nineteen states reported zero homicides, and the national homicide rate dropped 46% from September 2024 to May 2026. Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch's strategy included 56,134 arrests, 419.3 tons of drug seizures, and 2,407 clandestine labs dismantled.

Amnesty International accuses Libyan authorities of increasing violence against migrants and criticizes the European Union for cooperating with Libya's xenophobic policies. The EU is accused of complicity in abuses in Libya as it implements the European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum to strengthen border control.

Kenya police violence victims criticize government compensation promises as a 'smokescreen,' citing lack of justice and ongoing impunity. Protests in 2024 and 2025 resulted in 127 deaths, with only four cases reaching court and no convictions. President William Ruto announced 2 billion shillings for 1,100 affected individuals but avoided apologizing for the violence.

Amnesty International is demanding an investigation into the mob killing of a teacher in Kaduna. A witness stated the victim left home seeking knowledge but did not return.

Amnesty International criticizes the EU's migration cooperation with Libya, calling it xenophobic and racist. Chadian migrants were deported from Libya's Ministry of Interior’s Deportation Office.

Over 60 rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have urged the UK Home Office to abandon plans to use AI-powered facial age estimation to determine the age of asylum-seeking children, citing concerns about bias, inaccuracy, and legal issues. The technology, set for a 2027 rollout, faces criticism for unreliable performance, particularly affecting people of color and trauma-affected individuals, with error margins of up to 2.5 years at the 16-to-18-year-old threshold.

Rights groups and tech activists have called for a halt to the use of AI technology in the military, citing Israel's actions in Gaza as a dangerous precedent. They argue that AI systems like Lavender, Gospel, and Where’s Daddy, used by the Israeli army for targeting in Gaza, have contributed to high civilian casualties due to minimal human oversight.

Rights groups and tech activists have called for a halt to AI use in military operations, citing Israel's use of AI systems like Lavender, Gospel, and Where’s Daddy in Gaza as a dangerous precedent. The statement warns that AI-driven targeting in warfare risks civilian casualties and obscures accountability, with tech companies such as Open AI, Google, and Microsoft providing AI and infrastructure support to militaries.

Greece's migration minister, Thanos Plevris, defended stricter migration policies against human rights group criticism, calling it a 'badge of honor.' The government is cooperating with eastern Libya's authorities to curb migrant crossings, as arrivals in Crete from Libya have surged by over 20% compared to the previous year.

An American scholar with a history of activism in Myanmar, Min Zin, was arrested in China on suspicion of espionage. The arrest, made by China’s foreign ministry, occurred amid recent diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and China. Min Zin, founder of a think tank focused on Chinese-Myanmar relations, was reportedly in Kunming for a conference when he disappeared.

An American scholar, Min Zin, was arrested in China on suspicion of espionage. He is associated with Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy research and has a history of activism in Myanmar's 1988 uprising.

An American scholar with a history of activism in Myanmar was arrested in China on suspicion of espionage. Min Zin, founder of a think tank focused on China-Myanmar relations, was taken into custody in Yunnan province. The arrest is notable as it is uncommon for China to charge a U.S. citizen with espionage.

Amnesty International and Oxfam released reports this week documenting a rise in state-backed Israeli settler violence. The reports warn of displacement in the occupied West Bank.

Nigeria’s National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) recorded methane concentrations 10,000 times higher than normal at an oil site in Bille, Rivers State, in December. Amnesty International reported health consequences for residents, including illness and displacement.

Amnesty International accuses Israel's government of committing 'ethnic cleansing' against Palestinians in the West Bank and deliberately seeking to annex the territory. The organization, based in London, claims these actions are part of a systematic effort to displace Palestinian residents.

Amnesty International accuses Israel's government of committing 'ethnic cleansing' against West Bank Palestinians and deliberately attempting to annex the Palestinian territory.

Amnesty International accuses Israel of conducting a campaign of 'ethnic cleansing' in the occupied West Bank through accelerated annexation measures aimed at removing Palestinians. The report links the expansion of settlements to efforts to facilitate territorial annexation.

Amnesty International accused Israel of an 'ethnic cleansing' campaign against Bedouin and herding communities in the occupied West Bank, stating the measures aim to accelerate annexation of Palestinian territory. The report highlights these communities facing Israeli settler violence and forced displacement.

A major Amnesty International report accuses Israel of ethnically cleansing Palestinian Bedouin and herding communities in Area C of the occupied West Bank through a state-driven campaign of forcible transfer. The report highlights expanded gun licenses, increased settlement construction, and legalisation of illegal outposts, all violating international law.

A major Amnesty International report alleges that Israel is conducting a state-driven campaign of ethnic cleansing against Palestinian Bedouins in Area C of the occupied West Bank, involving forcible transfers and land seizures. The report attributes these actions to Israeli authorities, not rogue extremists, and highlights expanded settlement construction and legalisation of outposts in violation of international law.

Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing 'state-led' ethnic cleansing in the West Bank by targeting Bedouin and Palestinian herding communities through routine violence. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have rejected these allegations, calling the claims false.