rights advocates
Coverage of rights advocates in the Nexus archive.
- Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release
A pastor of a prominent underground church detained in China in October has been released, according to rights advocates. The release occurred weeks after Trump requested his freedom.
- Rights advocates say underground prominent pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release
Rights advocates reported that an underground prominent pastor was released from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release. The pastor's release is linked to Trump's intervention, according to the advocates.
- Jakarta deploys troops against muggers, stirring dark memories
Jakarta has launched a police-military campaign to combat violent street crime, particularly motorbike muggings, which has been welcomed by residents but raised concerns from rights advocates about the military's role and historical issues of extrajudicial killings.
- Political Prisoners Are Dying in Russian Jails. These People Are Keeping Their Memory Alive.
At least six Russian political prisoners have died in custody this year, according to rights advocates. The article highlights efforts to preserve the memory of these individuals.
- Malaysia police’s ‘gay party’ label sparks debate after hotel drug raid
Malaysian police arrested 51 men during a drug raid at a luxury Kuala Lumpur hotel, labeling the event a 'gay party' with 'immoral activities.' The terminology has sparked criticism from lawyers and rights advocates, who argue it stigmatizes LGBTQ people and prejudices suspects.
- South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home
South American migrants deported to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) report facing pressure to return home. Rights advocates accuse the Trump administration of using third-country deportations to intimidate asylum seekers.
- Senate vote on arms sale shows ‘massive cracks’ in US support for Israel
The U.S. Senate vote on an arms sale to Israel revealed significant opposition, with 40 out of 47 Democratic senators blocking military bulldozers. Rights advocates described the outcome as a 'historic shift' in U.S. support for Israel.