A Honduran court found seven people guilty of participating in the 2016 murder of prize-winning indigenous and environmental rights activist Berta Caceres.
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Thailand Urged Not to Send Back Bahraini Dissident
Thailand’s government should ensure that Hakeem Ali Mohamed Ali al-Araibi, a recognized refugee, is not returned to Bahrain, Human Rights Watch said today
Media Shake-up Fuels New Hungary Press Freedom Fears
Fears raised about press freedom in Hungary Friday over a new centralized structure for media organizations supportive of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Filipino News Editor Facing Trial Over Drug War Protests
Philippine authorities should drop politically motivated criminal charges against the news website Rappler and its editor, Maria Ressa.
Hungary Condemned For Closing Top-Ranked Central European University
Hungarian government condemned by Human Rights First today after closing Central European University (CEU) top ranked, graduate-level academic institution.
Is China Engaging In Campaign To Influence American Life?
Study says that Beijing is engaging an increasingly aggressive campaign to influence and shape perceptions about China held by American politicians.
Amnesty International Launches World’s Biggest Human Rights Campaign
In launching its global Write for Rights campaign, Amnesty International brings a spotlight on brave women harassed and jailed for their human rights work.
Ukrainian President Seeks NATO Support In Russia Dispute
Ukrainian President Petro is asking NATO allies to send naval ships to the Sea of Azov to aid his country and “provide security” amid tensions with Russia.
Deutsche Bank Offices Raided in Panama Papers Corruption Probe
Police raided six Deutsche Bank offices in and around Frankfurt on Thursday over money laundering allegations linked to the “Panama Papers”.
Growing Calls For Immediate Release of Saudi Women Activists
November 29, commemorates International Women Human Rights Defenders Day. 10 days before international signing of the Declaration on human rights defenders.