Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise, accused of same-sex activity under Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ laws, were acquitted after five months in prison in Arua City. Their case highlights ongoing fear and discrimination for LGBTQ+ Ugandans despite the charges being dropped.
Connor Read, a 29-year-old British man living in the US since age nine, was detained by ICE in Florida after a green card interview and faces deportation. Separated from his wife and twin sons, Read's detention stems from minor convictions and expired DACA status, with an appeal decision potentially taking six months.
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were discharged after five months in a Ugandan prison, accused of same-sex activity under the Anti-Homosexuality Act. Their case was discontinued, but they face ongoing trauma, social stigma, and threats from the community.
A US appeals court rejected immigration authorities' bid to re-detain Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, who faces deportation for pro-Palestinian activism. The ruling protects his due process and free speech rights amidst similar cases.
Rhiya Ahir blocked a police van in Mumbai for 40 minutes, demanding the release of protesters detained during demonstrations against alleged exam irregularities and police action in Delhi. Her act of defiance went viral, highlighting wider social concerns.
A cross-party delegation of Irish politicians urged Dublin to send observers to the trial of pro-Palestinian activists in Germany and raise concerns about Irish defendant Daniel Tatlow-Devally's detention conditions with the German chancellor during an upcoming visit.
Security forces in Kashmir demolished the homes of two alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists and detained over 2,500 people in a sweeping crackdown. This action followed the fatal shooting of a J&K police head constable in Anantnag and has drawn criticism from political leaders.
Thousands of Indian youth are protesting nationwide against government inaction on university exam leaks and the police detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who began a hunger strike for the education minister's resignation. Protests escalated into clashes with police in the capital.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has withdrawn its appeal to use two rural Pennsylvania warehouses as detention centers, abandoning a plan that was blocked by the state's denial of water permits due to inadequate local services. Governor Josh Shapiro stated the sites were unsuitable and posed risks.
Tan has been indicted without detention by the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office on multiple defamation charges against President Lee, despite police initially closing the case due to jurisdiction concerns over Tan's foreign nationality and statements made in the US.
A video purportedly showing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters escaping a police van during a Mumbai protest has gone viral. The incident, shared by CJP with a sarcastic caption, comes amid escalating tensions from their 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi, where an FIR was registered over violence.
The Uttarakhand High Court strongly criticized police for detaining Prabhat Dhyani, president of Uttarakhand Parivartan Party, at Rishikesh railway station while he was traveling to Delhi for a protest, questioning the legal basis and police's role in protecting constitutional rights versus government image.
The Indian government expressed readiness to discuss NEET exam issues in Parliament after Rahul Gandhi protested outside the Prime Minister's residence, demanding the Education Minister's resignation. Gandhi and other Congress leaders were forcibly removed and detained by police, leading to further criticism from Congress regarding the government's handling of students and the protest.
Deutsche Welle correspondent Alican Uludag has been re-arrested in Turkey, two months after his conditional release, over a social media post criticizing the Turkish judiciary. DW condemned the arrest, calling for respect for his rights and a fair trial.
A 16-year-old Hong Kong student was sentenced to up to six months at a detention centre for attempted voyeurism after admitting to trying to spy on a female pupil in a school toilet in Wong Tai Sin.
A Paris judge authorized night-time doping tests for Tour de France leaders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, conducted by the ITA. The tests, which occurred before stage 15, drew criticism from riders for disrupting sleep, but were defended by anti-doping advocates as effective against micro-dosing.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom on accusations of rape and sex trafficking, their lawyer announced. The brothers appeared in federal court in Miami, with their lawyer claiming the arrest was politically motivated, and a hearing is set for July 27.
Refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru face severe food and water insecurity, with many skipping meals despite Australia spending over $9m per person last financial year. A new ASRC survey reveals the $260 fortnightly payment is insufficient for basic needs amid high import costs and poor conditions.
Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman reclassifies crocodiles as 'captive-bred wildlife', enabling their use for security, including deterring prison escapes, a move supported by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
US Rep. Ro Khanna accused the Israeli government and military of "lying" about his recent detention by armed settlers and soldiers in the West Bank. Khanna presented video evidence of the incident, contradicting Israeli claims that the situation was quickly resolved. He alleged that Israeli soldiers sided with the settlers, further detaining his convoy.
Reform UK's Greater Manchester mayoral candidate, Sian Astley, is facing criticism for comments suggesting voters for other parties should house criminals and rapists. She doubled down on her remarks, linking them to immigration and open borders policies.
Reform UK's Greater Manchester mayoral candidate, Sian Astley, faces criticism for suggesting voters of other parties should house criminals and rapists. She doubled down on her comments, linking them to open border advocacy.
A federal judge ordered the release of Karina Alvarez San Juan, a nursing mother detained by ICE, ruling the administration failed to defend her continued detention and violated its own policy. San Juan, from Mexico, has lived in the US since age 12 and has three US citizen children.
A photo shared by an Israeli soldier showing a Palestinian man from Gaza stripped to his underwear and blindfolded has been called a potential war crime by rights groups. The image corroborates reports of Israeli torture and abusive treatment of detainees, with organizations stating that such actions and the public sharing of degrading images constitute war crimes.
