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Malaysia has pledged not to repatriate Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives are at risk. Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees, while rights groups caution that persecution remains a threat in Myanmar.

Italy and Germany have criticized Spain’s migrant amnesty policy, but rights groups argue this censure is hypocritical as Rome and Berlin have employed similar policies to regularize unauthorized immigrants.

A Russian military court sentenced 30-year-old Ukrainian Yan Haupt to 24 years in prison over alleged plans to attack railway infrastructure in Krasnodar. Rights groups describe the case as politically motivated.

Germany faces increasing pressure to ban Meta Glasses as rights groups and regulators warn of consumer risks. Concurrently, a heated debate over pension reforms is ongoing. The article is reported by DW.

Malaysia claims Myanmar has agreed to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya, sparking hope for easing Malaysia's refugee system but raising concerns from activists about refoulement and safety. Rights groups warn that returning Rohingya to Myanmar—where the military faces multiple conflicts and most Rohingya lack citizenship—must be voluntary and ensure safety guarantees.

Iran has publicly executed two protesters, according to rights groups. Public executions are uncommon in Iran, despite its frequent use of capital punishment.

Florida is set to conduct its first double execution since 1976, with James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone scheduled for lethal injection. Rights groups criticize the secrecy and rushed process, warning it could lead to 'torturous' deaths.

Iran executed two men convicted of killing four police officers during January protests. The men, identified as Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amir Hossein Safari Hosseinabadi, were also involved in setting a police station on fire and damaging public properties in Isfahan. They are among tens of thousands arrested during the January crackdown, with more executions reported earlier in July.

Iran executed two men convicted of killing four police officers during January protests. The men, identified as Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amir Hossein Safari Hosseinabadi, were also involved in setting a police station on fire and damaging public properties in Isfahan. The executions are part of a broader crackdown on protests that began in late December and extended into January.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Wu Chi-wai granted six-month UK visitor status after release from over five years in Hong Kong prison, reuniting with family; British authorities' decision followed concerns from rights groups and Hong Kongers.

Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian-owned land near the Shavei Shomron settlement northwest of Nablus. The settlement was built on land belonging to surrounding Palestinian villages, where residents face repeated settler attacks and land seizures. Five Palestinians were killed in a settler raid on the village of Tell.

Iran is scapegoating the Baha’i minority, accusing members of spying for Israel. Rights groups attribute this to anti-government protests and the war with the US and Israel, leading to arrests of dozens, some without charge.

Iran is fiercely persecuting its Baha’i minority, according to rights groups, amid a year marked by protests and war. The persecution of Baha’is in Iran has persisted since the faith was founded in the 19th century.

YouTuber Prasna Ravan was remanded in custody by Krishna police under the UAPA over a complaint alleging he propagated Maoist ideology at an Eluru meeting. Rights groups criticized the move, and the JSP called for action against two YouTubers.

China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress has been criticized by rights groups, Taiwan, and the United Nations, who argue it threatens the rights of Uyghurs and Tibetans and enables the persecution of dissidents abroad. The law aims to strengthen Mandarin as the official language to foster a shared national identity.

A 27-year-old Somali woman was sentenced to three years in prison for criticizing the government on social media. The case has sparked widespread condemnation from former leaders and rights groups.

An Afghan Taliban delegation met EU officials in Brussels for the first time to discuss migrant issues. Rights groups criticized the meeting as legitimizing the Taliban, while the EU defended it as a step toward easier repatriation of failed asylum seekers.

A Taliban delegation met with EU officials in Brussels for the first time, with rights groups criticizing the meeting as legitimizing the group, while the EU defended it as a step toward repatriating failed asylum seekers. The EU and its member states have not recognized the Taliban government since the group returned to power five years ago after a 20-year war against a U.S.-led NATO force.

The Equatorial Guinea Cabinet resigned after achieving only 10% of government targets, according to Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue. The ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea cited corruption and economic diversification failures, with a new government expected, though President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo remains in power.

Maersk has not altered its Middle East operations despite the US-Iran agreement, stating it is too early to assess the pact's impact. A report by rights groups claims the company continues transporting weapons components to Israel’s Elbit Systems.

Russia has intensified its conscription system since invading Ukraine, using facial-recognition cameras, year-round recruitment, and online summonses to enforce mandatory service. Conscripts are reportedly pressured to sign open-ended army contracts that could deploy them to the front lines.

The US Coast Guard has deployed surveillance drones in the Great Lakes to track illicit activity, but rights groups and locals fear the program could shift toward data collection. The initiative, involving at least six sailing drones, has raised concerns despite the region not being a known hub for drug or immigration-related crimes.

Iran, already having one of the highest capital punishment rates, is reportedly using the current conflict to increase executions, according to rights groups, aiming to repress dissent.

Nine civilians were killed in a drone attack on Kubum in South Darfur, following a previous strike that killed 20 people. Tribal tensions are escalating in the region, with tribal leader Mohamed El Amin Turk accusing unnamed parties of deploying snipers in Kassala ahead of a supporter rally.

African rights groups condemn a draft charter promoting 'family values' as regressive and dangerous. The charter claims sexual and reproductive health rights threaten African families and urges states to withdraw from international agreements like the 2003 Maputo protocol.

Rights groups warn of increasing political indoctrination and criminal prosecution faced by children in Russia. Advocates and researchers highlight the mounting pressure on young people in the country.

Ghana's parliament passed a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, prompting fears of losing homes, jobs, and healthcare access. The legislation mandates prison sentences of three to 10 years and awaits ratification by President John Dramani Mahama.

Brooklyn Rivera, 73, an indigenous leader in Nicaragua, died after three years in prison. Rights groups have condemned his death, attributing it to arbitrary detention by the governing regime.

A controversial Israeli law allows the detention of over a thousand Palestinians from Gaza without charge or trial. Israel claims it is necessary for security, while rights groups argue it creates legal limbo for detainees.

The US military killed two men in a strike on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, marking the second deadly attack in three days under the Trump administration's anti-drug campaign, which has resulted in nearly 200 deaths since September. Human rights groups have criticized the operations as potential extrajudicial killings.

The US military killed two men in a strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, marking the second deadly attack in two days. The campaign, part of the Trump administration's offensive since September, has resulted in nearly 200 deaths, with rights groups alleging extrajudicial killings.

Russia is experiencing a surge in 'mobilization orders' issued to reservists during military office visits, according to search trends, rights groups, and legal reports. The increase is linked to efforts to update military records and enhance reserve readiness, raising public concerns about potential mobilization infrastructure expansion without an official draft announcement.

Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is accused of normalizing abuse and violence against detained Palestinians, including rape and humiliation, which has drawn international condemnation. Rights groups characterize detention centers as torture camps, and the targeting of foreign activists in a recent flotilla incident sparked global outrage from multiple governments.

Kim Aris, the son of Myanmar's detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, is calling for proof that his mother is still alive amid tensions with the military junta. Rights groups are urging ASEAN and the international community to demand direct access to Aung San Suu Kyi to verify her condition.

Venezuela's prisoner release scheme is nearing its end, with over 500 political prisoners still detained despite an amnesty law. Rights groups have criticized the situation, highlighting ongoing concerns about political repression.

Venezuela's prisoner release scheme is nearing its end, with rights groups criticizing the ongoing detention of over 500 political prisoners despite amnesty law releases.

The US military killed three individuals in a new boat strike in the Eastern Pacific. This incident is part of a series of killings by the United States, which rights groups have labeled 'unlawful'.