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Malawi faces “ticking time bomb” as witchcraft killings and impunity rise
Rising witchcraft accusations in Malawi are fuelling deadly attacks on elderly people, exposing gaps in justice, social protection and governance
UN commission concludes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as flotilla challenges blockade
In its report, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry cited citing mass killings, starvation, forced displacement, denial of medical care and…
Eswatini cop says ‘not in my name’
A police officer has fled the country after making allegations of human rights abuses
In Venezuela, special police force wreaks havoc in slums
Hundreds of residents who have been killed by the Special Action Forces (FAES) in what their loved ones and advocacy groups said were "executions"
All eyes on Bachelet for first speech as UN rights chief
Michelle Bachelet will give a widely anticipated speech on Monday, with many eager for clues to how she will address rights crises around the world
Duterte announces Philippines’ ‘immediate’ withdrawal from ICC
Philippine president’s decision follows The Hague tribunal probe on his drug war that left as many as 20 000 dead.
Governments’ clampdown on NGOs must end – Navi Pillay
It is important that progressive public interest litigation be widely understood for what it is, a mechanism for holding power to account.
UN rights chief slates Burma election
United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay said on Friday that Burma had failed so far to meet international standards for "genuine elections".
Doctors: Charge Mugabe with crimes against humanity
Mugabe should be charged with crimes against humanity over rights abuses and the collapse of Zimbabwe’s health system, US physicians said on Tuesday.