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#immigration
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53 minutes ago
US politics

When do 'detention centers' become 'concentration camps'? Experts look to history - Poynter

fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Tlaib Introduces Bill to Ban ICE From Using Warehouses to Detain Immigrants

Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the Ban Warehouse Detention Act to prevent ICE from using warehouses as detention centers for immigrants.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
US politics

Democrats want to ban ICE from turning warehouses into detention centers

A bill aims to prevent DHS from converting warehouses into immigrant detention centers to combat mass deportations.
US politics
fromPoynter
53 minutes ago

When do 'detention centers' become 'concentration camps'? Experts look to history - Poynter

Terminology used for immigration detention varies, influencing public perception and response to conditions faced by migrants.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Egyptian Family Re-Arrested Following 10 Months in ICE Detention

An Egyptian family detained at a Texas facility faces deportation despite federal judges ordering their release due to poor treatment and medical neglect.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Tlaib Introduces Bill to Ban ICE From Using Warehouses to Detain Immigrants

Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the Ban Warehouse Detention Act to prevent ICE from using warehouses as detention centers for immigrants.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Democrats want to ban ICE from turning warehouses into detention centers

A bill aims to prevent DHS from converting warehouses into immigrant detention centers to combat mass deportations.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 hour ago

UK High Court dismisses facial-recognition judicial review case | Computer Weekly

The High Court ultimately agreed with the Met's lawyers that 'the Policy contains adequate and lawful constraints' over how and where the technology can be used.
Privacy technologies
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago

Gay immigrant reunited with husband after 150 days in ICE custody: "Love has brought him home" - LGBTQ Nation

Allan Michael Marrero is released from ICE detention after 150 days, celebrating his return with his husband and highlighting the struggles faced during detention.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

UN demands Israel release Gaza flotilla activists, investigate abuse claims

UN calls for the immediate release of activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago de Avila, citing severe mistreatment and lack of charges.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Burkina Faso authorities accused of secretly detaining prominent journalist

Atiana Serge Oulon was abducted from his home on June 24, 2024, by approximately 10 armed men in civilian clothing, contradicting the authorities' claims of his conscription into the military.
France news
SOMA, SF
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 hours ago

Bukele invokes the Nuremberg trials to justify mass trials against gang leaders accused of 29,000 homicides

The Salvadoran government is conducting a mass trial of 486 alleged MS-13 gang leaders for ordering 29,000 homicides from prison.
#aung-san-suu-kyi
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Suu Kyi's son seeks help from France to prove his mother is alive after house arrest

Aung San Suu Kyi's son urges France to verify her well-being after her transfer to house arrest amid concerns over her treatment in Myanmar.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Myanmar attempts to rehabilitate image with Suu Kyi move

Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest after five years since the military coup in Myanmar.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Suu Kyi's son seeks help from France to prove his mother is alive after house arrest

Aung San Suu Kyi's son urges France to verify her well-being after her transfer to house arrest amid concerns over her treatment in Myanmar.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Myanmar attempts to rehabilitate image with Suu Kyi move

Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest after five years since the military coup in Myanmar.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 hours ago

Investors land in Caracas while mothers continue searching for their children in prisons

Arbitrary arrests and repression persist in Venezuela despite foreign investment and economic reforms.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
8 hours ago

How Students Are Pushing for Justice in US Prisons

Christopher Trenchfield faced brutal treatment in prison despite being unjustly detained, highlighting systemic issues in the US prison system.
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

US military kills three people in boat strike in eastern Pacific

The US Southern Command posted about the strike on social media Tuesday evening, alleging that the vessel struck on Tuesday was operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations that it did not identify.
World news
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

I was afraid to make a submission to the antisemitism royal commission. But silence has consequences too

Fear of speaking out on antisemitism stems from the perception of acceptable speech boundaries narrowing, affecting honest dialogue about both Jewish and Palestinian humanity.
fromTruthout
22 hours ago

Israeli Commander Says Israel Killing Palestinians "Like We Haven't Since 1967"

Avi Bluth, head of the Israeli military's Central Command, stated that Israeli soldiers can now shoot Palestinians on or below the knees when they approach the seam line, creating a deterrent effect he termed 'barrier consciousness.'
World politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

East Bay Human Rights Activist, 18 Others, Fatally Shot By Military In Philippines

Lyle Prijoles, a 40-year-old human rights activist from Hayward, was among 19 people fatally shot by the Philippine armed forces on the island of Negros, located south of Manila, on April 19, as KTVU reports.
Mission District
#narges-mohammadi
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner in critical condition

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel laureate, is critically ill in prison, facing health deterioration and denied transfer to specialist care despite urgent requests.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner in critical condition

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel laureate, is critically ill in prison, facing health deterioration and denied transfer to specialist care despite urgent requests.
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
LGBT

Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ crusade violates U.S. and international human rights laws, review finds - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. government is failing to meet human rights obligations for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly regarding discrimination and identity document issues.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

Russian court declares nation's largest LGBTQ+ organization as an "extremist" group - LGBTQ Nation

The Russian LGBT Network has been labeled an 'extremist' organization, risking criminal prosecution and further repression of LGBTQ+ rights in Russia.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ crusade violates U.S. and international human rights laws, review finds - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. government is failing to meet human rights obligations for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly regarding discrimination and identity document issues.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Russian court declares nation's largest LGBTQ+ organization as an "extremist" group - LGBTQ Nation

The Russian LGBT Network has been labeled an 'extremist' organization, risking criminal prosecution and further repression of LGBTQ+ rights in Russia.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Extensive brutality': Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians

The Allied Democratic Forces in DRC have committed mass war crimes, including torture, murder, and abduction of civilians, according to Amnesty International.
#iran
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Iran executes three men in relation to January anti-regime protests

Iran has executed three men linked to January protests, part of a broader campaign of executions amid rising tensions with the US and Israel.
World news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but 'can't imagine that it would be acceptable' | Fortune

Trump expressed skepticism about Iran's proposal, stating they haven't paid a sufficient price for their actions over the past 47 years.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: UN rights chief 'appalled' by arrests, executions

The UN condemns Iran's crackdown on human rights amid war, highlighting executions and mass arrests as gross violations that cannot be justified.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Iran executes three men in relation to January anti-regime protests

Iran has executed three men linked to January protests, part of a broader campaign of executions amid rising tensions with the US and Israel.
World news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but 'can't imagine that it would be acceptable' | Fortune

Trump expressed skepticism about Iran's proposal, stating they haven't paid a sufficient price for their actions over the past 47 years.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: UN rights chief 'appalled' by arrests, executions

The UN condemns Iran's crackdown on human rights amid war, highlighting executions and mass arrests as gross violations that cannot be justified.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Judge disturbed' over legally deficient' treatment of Trump gala shooting suspect

A judge apologized for the inhumane treatment of Cole Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate Trump, highlighting the need for basic human decency.
#gaza
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

British Gaza flotilla activists say they needed hospital care after Israeli forces' abuse

Two British activists were hospitalized after being beaten by Israeli forces during the interception of their Gaza aid flotilla.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

British Gaza flotilla activists say they needed hospital care after Israeli forces' abuse

Two British activists were hospitalized after being beaten by Israeli forces during the interception of their Gaza aid flotilla.
#north-korea
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

North Korea ramps up executions over foreign media, says NGO

Executions in North Korea have surged by 250% since January 2020, particularly for offenses related to foreign culture and religion.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Number of executions in North Korea rose dramatically during Covid report

North Korea increased death penalties by 117% after closing borders during the Covid-19 pandemic, exploiting reduced international scrutiny.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

North Korea ramps up executions over foreign media, says NGO

Executions in North Korea have surged by 250% since January 2020, particularly for offenses related to foreign culture and religion.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Number of executions in North Korea rose dramatically during Covid report

North Korea increased death penalties by 117% after closing borders during the Covid-19 pandemic, exploiting reduced international scrutiny.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

I can't feel my leg': Israeli gunfire disables teenagers in West Bank

Israeli soldiers have killed or maimed numerous young people in the Askar refugee camp, instilling fear and trauma in the community.
#syria
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Security or justice? Syria faces post-Assad reckoning after string of arrests

Youssef's arrest symbolizes a pivotal moment for justice in Syria, but his forced confession raises concerns about accountability and transparency.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Syrian commission prepares war crimes case against notorious Assad official

A Syrian rights commission is building a case against militia leader Fadi Saqr for crimes against humanity and war crimes in Damascus.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

From exile to judge: Symbolism in Syria's trial of Assad, former officials

Judge al-Aryan, once sentenced to death, now oversees trials against former regime officials, marking a significant shift in Syria's transitional justice process.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
LGBT

Uproar ensues after trans artist in Ghana says she's an anti-LGBTQ+ politician's "lover" - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Uproar ensues after trans artist in Ghana says she's an anti-LGBTQ+ politician's "lover" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman in Ghana claims to be in a relationship with a parliament member supporting anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, igniting controversy.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Khartoum drone strike kills five Sudan NGO reports

The attack, which Emergency Lawyers reported on Saturday, is the second to take place in the capital within a week, following months of relative calm in the city.
Russo-Ukrainian War
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Who Is Nayib Bukele? El Salvador's coolest dictator'

Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gang violence has led to the world's highest imprisonment rate and significant human rights concerns in El Salvador.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Australian activists released in Crete allege mistreatment by Israeli forces who intercepted Gaza flotilla

Zack Schofield alleged the protesters were subjected to violence by the Israeli forces, despite claims from Israel's foreign minister that they were taken off unharmed. They took people into the fourth shipping container and beat them with the butts of their rifles and batons, and with their fists and their feet.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Havana slams new Trump sanctions as collective punishment' of Cuban people

Cuba rejects US sanctions as unilateral coercive measures violating international law and punishing its people.
#ice-custody
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Cuban man is 18th person to die in US ICE custody this year: Monitor

A Cuban man died by suicide in ICE custody, highlighting the urgent need for oversight amid rising deaths during Trump's deportation policies.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
6 days ago

A Teenager Died in ICE Detention. His Family Doesn't Believe the Government's Story.

Royer Perez-Jimenez, a 19-year-old, died in ICE custody, raising concerns about treatment and conditions within detention facilities.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Cuban man is 18th person to die in US ICE custody this year: Monitor

A Cuban man died by suicide in ICE custody, highlighting the urgent need for oversight amid rising deaths during Trump's deportation policies.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
6 days ago

A Teenager Died in ICE Detention. His Family Doesn't Believe the Government's Story.

Royer Perez-Jimenez, a 19-year-old, died in ICE custody, raising concerns about treatment and conditions within detention facilities.
#venice-biennale
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Uganda copying Russia and China with new bill designed to crush dissent, say critics

The proposed protection of sovereignty bill 2026 threatens civil society and dissent by imposing severe penalties for foreign influence and funding.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 days ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Connection to Collective Action

Digital rights emerged as a term around the Arab Spring, when the internet was still a fairly unregulated space, we were still trying to figure out the tech companies' policies, and force governments to look at the internet as a fundamental right like water and electricity.
Online Community Development
EU data protection
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

European Parliament adopts measure to ban conversion therapy - LGBTQ Nation

The European Parliament voted to ban conversion therapy, responding to a petition with over 1.2 million signatures from EU citizens.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Iran, protests, human rights all to know about the 76th FIFA Congress

Geopolitical tensions, human rights issues, and logistical challenges will dominate FIFA's 76th Congress ahead of the World Cup in North America.
#world-cup
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
US Elections

Orgs issue US travel warning for World Cup: "increasing violence" & "deteriorating human rights" - LGBTQ Nation

US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Orgs issue US travel warning for World Cup: "increasing violence" & "deteriorating human rights" - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition warns of significant risks for travelers to the U.S. ahead of the 2026 World Cup due to rising authoritarianism and violence.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

World Cup will be bonanza of sportswashing' under Trump, say human rights groups

The World Cup is criticized for sportswashing, with concerns over human rights abuses and safety for fans during the event in the US.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors

Rights groups warn World Cup attendees to exercise caution when traveling to the U.S. due to immigration policies and potential risks.
#indonesia
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Indonesian soldiers accused of acid attack. What happened and why?

The trial of soldiers accused of attacking an activist highlights concerns over military influence and repression in Indonesia.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Indonesian soldiers accused of acid attack. What happened and why?

The trial of soldiers accused of attacking an activist highlights concerns over military influence and repression in Indonesia.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Tunisia's jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi rushed to hospital

Rached Ghannouchi, jailed opposition leader, has been hospitalized due to health issues, prompting demands for his immediate release from his party.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

Mutts, Maternity, Stalkers, and Shooters | The Walrus

Gun violence normalization in the U.S. poses a threat to Canada, as evidenced by recent tragic events.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Student's alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry

Transnational repression poses significant risks to international students in Australia, highlighted by a Chinese student's six-year jail sentence for protesting.
World news
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 days ago

EFF Submission to UN Report on the Role of Media in the Context of Israel's Policies Toward Palestinians

Significant deterioration of press freedom and increased censorship in Palestinian territories since October 2023.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans powerlifter settles case with sports organization that banned her - LGBTQ Nation

JayCee Cooper settled her lawsuit against USA Powerlifting, which had banned trans individuals from competitions, following a ruling in her favor by the Minnesota Supreme Court.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Australia's Jackson Irvine says Trump's Fifa peace prize makes mockery' of football

Jackson Irvine criticizes Fifa for awarding a peace prize to Trump, arguing it contradicts the organization's human rights obligations.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Why the government's one-in, one-out' migrant deal is in trouble

Shabana Mahmood's asylum plans face High Court scrutiny due to challenges from migrants claiming human trafficking victimization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Palestine Action ban created culture of fear', UK appeal court hears

The consequences of [Palestine Action's] proscription are severe. It has caused, as intended, the total destruction of a protest group with considerable popular support, which seeks to prevent atrocity crimes by Israel against Palestinians.
Social justice
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Migrants in hiding as Mauritania pushbacks drastically cut Europe arrivals

Mauritanian authorities have deported thousands of migrants to Mali and Senegal amid a mass deportation campaign, raising legal concerns.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'We don't know what will happen to us': U.S. deportees in limbo in DRC

Fifteen deportees from Latin America were sent to Kinshasa, Congo, facing danger and poor conditions after a secretive U.S. migration deal.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

FIFA urged to push US for ICE Truce' at World Cup by Human Rights Watch

HRW urges FIFA to negotiate an ICE Truce during the 2026 World Cup to protect human rights and ensure safety at events.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Bahrain strips 69 people of citizenship over Iran support

Bahrain revoked citizenship of 69 individuals for alleged support of Iranian attacks, raising concerns over abuse of power and international law violations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NBA's Rwanda ties face scrutiny after sanctions-linked BAL withdrawal

The Basketball Africa League, co-founded by NBA Africa, faced a significant challenge when a top team withdrew from the competition due to its deep ties with Rwanda's sanctioned military. This withdrawal highlights the complexities of international partnerships in sports amidst geopolitical tensions.
World news
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Tunisia suspends rights group amid widening repression

Tunisian authorities suspended the Human Rights League for a month amid increasing authoritarianism and crackdowns on civil society since 2021.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Shabana Mahmood refuses to rule out sending back failed Afghan asylum seekers

The United Nations last month described Afghanistan as a graveyard for human rights that enforces gender apartheid using torture and corporal punishment. Women and girls aged over 11 are excluded from education and banned from most forms of paid employment.
UK politics
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UK rights groups slam authoritarian' conviction of pro-Palestine activists

Convictions of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham highlight an authoritarian shift in the UK's approach to protest and threaten democratic rights.
#pope-leo-xiv
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Pope Leo stresses importance of dialogue on Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV's Africa trip aimed to promote peace and address governance issues, particularly in Cameroon.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Pope Leo stressed importance of dialogue on Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV's Africa trip aimed to promote peace and address governance issues, particularly in Cameroon.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Pope Leo's Africa trip pushes peace and unity

Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa aimed to promote peace and address governance issues, particularly in Cameroon.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Pope Leo stresses importance of dialogue on Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV's Africa trip aimed to promote peace and address governance issues, particularly in Cameroon.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Pope Leo stressed importance of dialogue on Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV's Africa trip aimed to promote peace and address governance issues, particularly in Cameroon.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Pope Leo's Africa trip pushes peace and unity

Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa aimed to promote peace and address governance issues, particularly in Cameroon.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

ICC says Philippines' Duterte to face trial over drugs war

Rodrigo Duterte can stand trial for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug crackdown in the Philippines.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Image of Family Torn by ICE Wins World Press Photo of the Year

Carol Guzy's photo of a family separated by ICE won the 2026 World Press Photo Award, highlighting the impact of immigration policies.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup travel advisory'

Travel advisory issued for 2026 FIFA World Cup due to deteriorating human rights in the US.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Foreign Office unit tracking Israel's potential breaches of international law closes due to cuts

The closure of the international humanitarian law cell follows a review by Olly Robbins, the permanent secretary at the Foreign Office dismissed last week by the prime minister over the Peter Mandelson scandal.
UK politics
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries

The UK will fund 200 French officers to detain and deport asylum seekers from ten countries to reduce Channel crossings.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Indian physicists voice solidarity with Iran, Palestine, Lebanon academics

Prominent string theorists condemn attacks on universities in the Middle East, expressing solidarity with affected scholars and civilians in Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon.
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