Konstantin Kosachev, deputy chairman of Russia's Federation Council, stated that the EU abandoned its European values by overlooking human rights violations in Baltic states during their accession, leading to its current silence on events in Ukraine.
Strip searches by Western Australia police have more than doubled in three years, with nearly half of those searched being Indigenous, despite making up only 3.3% of the population. Critics cite racial discrimination, while police attribute the rise to increased arrests and crime-solving.
A group of Australians have filed a human rights complaint with the UN, accusing their government of violating their rights by continuing to export coal and gas. They cite extreme weather events like bushfires and floods as evidence of harm caused by fossil fuel support.
A group of Australians have filed a human rights complaint with the UN, accusing their government of violating their rights by continuing to export coal and gas. They cite extreme weather events like bushfires and floods as evidence of harm caused by fossil fuel support.
India sharply criticized Pakistan at the UNHRC, calling it a "Frankenstein state" that nurtures terrorism. India rejected Pakistan's claims on Kashmir, stating it's an integral part of India, and highlighted human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Canada is eliminating the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (Core), a watchdog investigating human rights violations by Canadian companies abroad. The office, established in 2019, faced criticism for ineffectiveness, launching only five investigations. The move coincides with US pressure on Canada regarding forced labor.
Thousands of British Kashmiris protested outside the UK Parliament, alleging human rights violations and excessive force by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). They called for international intervention and accountability for civilian deaths and injuries amid ongoing unrest.
A South Korean court ruled that a prosecutor's disclosure of a suspect's criminal record to victims and related parties was justified to prevent further damage and aid an effective investigation, not a human rights violation. The court overturned a National Human Rights Commission recommendation for disciplinary action against the prosecutor.
Meta and X have blocked accounts of Saudi dissidents within the kingdom, following requests from Saudi authorities. While Meta restricted access to 108 items, X has notified users of potential violations of Saudi laws.
Meta, X, and Snapchat have blocked accounts of Saudi dissidents within the kingdom following orders from Saudi authorities. Activists criticize the platforms for acting as instruments of repression, while Meta states it restricts content violating local laws but not its own standards, sometimes informing users. X has notified users of Saudi requests but taken no action yet.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed total condemnation for human rights violations, stating he is discussing sanctions against Minister Ben-Gvir with European counterparts. He confirmed talks with Germany, who are closely monitoring the situation.
India has rejected allegations of human rights violations, with a senior diplomat emphasizing constitutional commitments to justice and freedom. The diplomat cited India's global role, pandemic contributions, and democratic heritage as reasons for its trustworthiness.
