human rights
Venezuela: Release of political prisoners amid U.S. pressure; numbers disputed by Foro Penal
Amid ongoing U.S. pressure, Venezuela reports the release of at least 80 political prisoners, though the count is disputed by Foro Penal as allegedly inflated.
Venezuela’s Acting President Pushes Back on US ‘Orders’ in Key Speech
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez has publicly declared she has had “enough” of Washington’s demands, challenging the United States’ influence over Venezuela’s internal politics and economic policy, particularly regarding oil production.
UK Pro-Palestine Activist Umer Khalid on Thirst Strike, Life at Risk
Umer Khalid, a 22-year-old Palestine Action activist, has escalated his hunger strike to a thirst strike in a UK prison, with doctors warning of imminent death due to his underlying health condition. His action continues despite other detainees ending their…
Iran sees mass arrests as protests persist amid economic crisis
Iran confronts ongoing protests and mass detentions as authorities report casualties while rights groups cite thousands of arrests amid an economy in crisis.
U-Haul Incident Shakes Anti-Iran Rally in Westwood Amid Deepening Diaspora Concerns
A U-Haul truck drove into an anti-Iranian regime rally in Westwood, Los Angeles, sparking chaos and raising tensions within the Iranian-American community already grappling with the violent crackdown on protests in Iran. The driver claimed it was a misunderstanding, while…
Asylum’s Shifting Sands: US Citizen’s UK Claim vs. Venezuelan’s Perilous US Journey
A deep dive into the contrasting experiences of asylum seekers: an American citizen’s controversial claim in the UK, deemed ‘clearly unfounded’ yet receiving benefits, juxtaposed with a Venezuelan woman’s harrowing, five-year struggle for refuge in the United States amidst shifting…
Trump’s Greenland Push Unearths Decades of Danish Misrule and Forced Sterilization Scandal
President Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland has reignited a complex geopolitical debate, simultaneously bringing to light decades of alleged Danish misrule, including a shocking forced sterilization program that deeply impacted thousands of native Greenlandic women and girls.
Uganda’s Election Turmoil: Bobi Wine’s Alleged Seizure Amidst Museveni’s Victory
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine claimed house arrest and alleged abduction by the army during a contentious election, which the military denied. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is set to extend his nearly 40-year rule amidst internet blackouts, ballot stuffing accusations,…
Iran’s Crisis Deepens: Global Alarm Mounts Amidst Brutal Crackdown and US Warnings
As Iran faces widespread anti-government protests in early 2026, a brutal crackdown has reportedly killed over 2,400 demonstrators. International warnings escalate, with countries advising citizens to leave and the G7 threatening further sanctions, while the US weighs its response amid…
Uganda’s Tense 2026 Election: Museveni vs. Wine Amidst Internet Blackout and Voting Delays
Uganda’s 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections were marred by widespread voting delays, biometric kit failures, and a government-imposed internet blackout. Incumbent Yoweri Museveni, 81, sought a seventh term against opposition leader Bobi Wine, 43, amidst allegations of irregularities and a…
Starlink Becomes Lifeline for Iranian Protesters Amid Internet Blackouts
Starlink’s satellite internet service has emerged as a critical tool for Iranian protesters to bypass government-imposed internet blackouts, enabling communication and information flow despite jamming efforts.
Iran State TV Airs Trump Assassination Threat Amidst Escalating Protests and Global Warnings
Iran’s state television has aired a direct assassination threat against former US President Donald Trump, showing imagery of a previously failed plot. This comes as the regime faces widespread anti-government protests, with a US-based rights group reporting over 2,500 deaths.…
US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Protests, Blackout, and Military Warnings in 2026
Amid widespread protests and an internet blackout in Iran, US-Iran tensions remain high. International concerns grow over reported casualties, while the US weighs options and Iran’s airspace reopens after a temporary closure.
US Ambassador to Canada Reinforces Allied Diplomacy Amidst Deepening Iran Crisis
As global tensions escalate over the deepening crisis in Iran, the US Ambassador to Canada plays a crucial role in coordinating allied responses and reinforcing diplomatic ties with a key G7 partner, navigating complex foreign policy challenges.
Amid Iran’s Escalating Crisis, U.S. Freezes Immigrant Visas for 75 Nations, Including Armenia
As Iran’s judicial chief vows ‘quick justice’ for thousands of protesters and President Trump warns of intervention, the U.S. State Department initiates a sweeping freeze on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Iran and Armenia, citing ‘public charge’ concerns.