A key state witness did not appear in court during the ongoing legal proceedings against human rights activists in Zimbabwe, casting uncertainty on the prosecution's timeline and strategy.

Human rights activists and lawyers, under the banner of the Legion of Mary Social Justice Troopers, protested at the Federal High Court and submitted petitions to the US and South African Embassies, demanding fair treatment for Nigerians and African litigants abroad.

An 85-year-old German man has died after months in US immigration detention, drawing criticism from human rights activists regarding the conditions in ICE custody.

Human rights activists claim that video footage contradicts the Israeli military's assertion that soldiers lawfully fired upon a Palestinian man whose car was speeding, an incident that resulted in a seven-month-old infant being shot. The victim's family maintains the car was slowing down.

Russia marked Children's Day on June 1st, a holiday dedicated to protecting children's rights, though this year's celebration was overshadowed by grim warnings from human rights activists.

Fuel price protests in Kenya have resulted in multiple fatalities, with the government reporting four deaths while human rights activists claim the toll is as high as 12 people. The article highlights the human cost of the demonstrations.

The Indonesian government plans to vet human rights activists through an 'assessor team,' a move that has drawn attention from various groups.

Human rights activists Maja Raičević and Tea Gorjanc Prelević have issued a joint statement condemning the unjust conviction of S. Č. to one year in prison and Montenegro's issuance of an international warrant against her in a 'fabricated procedure'.

Five Yazidi sisters—Düzen, Tezcan, Tuğba, Tuna, and Tülin Tekkal—are human rights activists based in Hannover, Germany, who are globally engaged in their mission and have recently co-authored a book about their work.

The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) has reported that at least 1,464 civilians, including 217 children, were killed in Iran during the first month of conflict, which began on February 28.

More than 3,000 people - the majority civilians - have been killed in Israeli-American attacks in Iran. This is the latest toll given by the NGO Human Rights Activists News...

British and French human rights activists are calling on several airlines to stop their involvement in 'one in, one out' deportation flights, labeling them as cruel.

The families and legal team of incarcerated lawyers and human rights activists Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatta have voiced concerns regarding the medical facilities available at Adiala jail.

More than 769 attacks on human rights activists have been recorded since 2020, indicating a concerning trend of targeting those defending human rights. This highlights a challenging environment for activism.

The Taliban has imposed a nationwide ban on smartphones for all state employees, including soldiers, officials, and judges. This directive has led to a collapse in official communication, and human rights activists are warning of further restrictions on rights.

Preliminary data from the United Nations indicates that at least 950 human rights defenders, journalists, and trade unionists were killed or forcibly disappeared worldwide in 2025.

The Court of Appeal in Thailand overturned a lower court ruling, ordering the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) to pay over 200,000 baht in compensation to human rights activists, a decision described as surprising but welcome.

Human rights activists report that over 6,000 people, including demonstrators, media representatives, lawyers, dissidents, and ethnic minorities, have been detained in Iran since the start of the war three months ago.

Human rights activists report a wave of political prisoner executions in Iran, with the recent execution of young wrestler Saleh Mohammadi sparking international concern.

A report by Human Rights Activists indicates that Tehran's repression persists despite the ongoing conflict, with 4,000 young people arrested and 50 opponents executed since February 28, while Iran faces 50% inflation.

According to the latest report by human rights activists, the number of death sentences in the isolated dictatorship has more than doubled in the last five years.

Retired military officers, human rights activists, lawyers, and other concerned Nigerians have condemned and expressed outrage over the Federal Government's reintegration of repentant terrorists into society.

Nearly 3,600 people have been killed since the start of the Middle East conflict, including at least 1,665 civilians, according to the Human Rights Activists news agency (HRANA).

On the 50th anniversary of Argentina's 1976 military coup, President Javier Milei is questioning the scale of atrocities and deriding human rights activists, dismantling the national consensus over the country’s 'dirty war'.

The death toll from American and Israeli airstrikes on Iran has reached 1,168. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) published a report on this.

Human Rights Watch has expressed alarm after six human rights activists were forcibly disappeared in Afghanistan, a recurring issue under the five-year rule of the Taliban, who frequently abduct aid workers.

Human rights activists have voiced strong criticism regarding alleged police violence during recent protests in Albania. Concerns have been raised about the methods used by law enforcement in managing the demonstrations.

A Pakistani woman who has long advocated for disappeared men, including her own father, is now facing a potential life sentence in jail. Her case highlights the challenges faced by human rights activists in the country.

Europe's proposed dividend tax plans are expected to significantly alter the Dutch Box 3 tax system, according to experts. Separately, human rights activists have criticized the European Commission's plans to host a Taliban delegation.

The international LGBT community festival 'Lithuanian Pride' 2026 is taking place in Vilnius from June 3-7, bringing together LGBT community members, human rights activists, politicians, and public leaders from Lithuania and abroad.

Danish human rights activists from DIGNITY have documented the unlawful deportation of 17,000 Ukrainian prisoners from temporarily occupied territories to Russia. They are pushing for these facts to be included in legal proceedings.

The arrest and detention of former Vice-Premier for Reintegration Viktor Osipov has caused a stir among journalists, human rights activists, and former officials in Moldova, with some signing an open appeal.

A freeze in USAID aid is halting projects, cutting budgets, and weakening support systems for human rights activists across the Asian region.

Human rights activists have identified seven alleged torture chambers at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, reportedly used to detain staff.

African human rights activists and lawyers are raising alarms about the increasing cases of digital violence and online harassment across the continent, particularly targeting women and girls, and are calling for urgent protective measures.

Human rights activists in Islamabad are speaking out against repression after a woman was arrested for participating in a planned International Women's Day march and held for 12 hours.

More than 700 people have been killed in Iran since the start of the war on Saturday, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).