Albinism should never make someone a target
[ 3 minutes to read] A person is born with a genetic condition that affects pigmentation. Nothing about it makes them…
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Brazil rejects Bolsonaro’s heir. Human rights still need action
[ 4 minutes to read] Brazil has denied the Bolsonaro family a return to the presidency. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…
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Sudan’s drones are killing hundreds. Where is the outrage?
[ 4 minutes to read] Hundreds of people are dying in drone attacks across Sudan, yet the catastrophe still struggles to…
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The Atlantic isn’t his. Neither is a third term. Most Americans see grounds for impeachment
[ 3 minutes to read] Donald Trump has been discussing putting his name on an ocean and claiming a right to…
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Richard Dawkins finally loses faith in Elon Musk
[ 2 minutes to read] Richard Dawkins once regarded Elon Musk as a hero. Now, the evolutionary biologist and prominent atheist…
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Defending human rights? You could be next to disappear
[ 2 minutes to read] UN experts have warned of escalating enforced disappearances and growing persecution of human rights defenders. Addressing…
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NHS trans ward rules promise privacy—but risk exposing patients
[ 3 minutes to read] An internal NHS England assessment has warned that its new policy on hospital accommodation could discourage…
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America lectures. Its Saudi ally could execute a man for alleged offenses committed as a teenager
[ 3 minutes to read] Washington has plenty to teach the world about human rights. Its Saudi ally apparently has other…
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From Volunteers to a Law: How Hisbah Became a State Institution, and the Question Nobody Has Answered
[ 4 minutes to read] On 30 May 2003, approximately twenty Hisbah personnel entered a private wedding reception in Kano. Declaring…
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America won’t confront Iran’s execution machine. It loves its own too much
[ 3 minutes to read] Iran’s execution machine operates on a scale that should provoke relentless international condemnation. Yet Washington’s own…
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A veteran wants migrant boats shot at. The applause is chilling
[ 2 minutes to read] At 92, Major-General Julian Thompson has lived through war and commanded men in combat. Yet the…
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From ₦1,049 to ₦1,400: The Rising Cost of Living and the Crisis of Governance in Nigeria
[ 3 minutes to read] In December 2025, the average pump price of petrol in Nigeria stood at approximately ₦1,049 per…
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The best Olympic host ever: 10 years in jail for being gay
[ 3 minutes to read] Welcome to Senegal. Come for the Youth Olympics, celebrate human dignity, and try not to notice…
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Trump’s religious funding problem goes beyond abortion
[ 3 minutes to read] The government should not use public money to strengthen religious organizations or advance their doctrines. That…
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A Facebook comment, then a death sentence
[ 2 minutes to read] A young man posted a Facebook comment, deleted it, and apologized. Now he faces execution in…
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99 Days: What the Numbers, the New Law and the Calendar Mean for Nigerian Voters
[ 6 minutes to read] Nigeria votes in fewer than 100 days. On Saturday, 16 January 2027, eligible voters will head…
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Afghanistan: Taliban code distinguishes between free and enslaved people
[ 2 minutes to read] We are returning to news from January 2026 because its significance deserves renewed attention. The Taliban…
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Massacres, rape, and burned villages: Trump opens talks with Myanmar’s military rulers
[ 3 minutes to read] Mass killings, rape, torture, and villages burned to the ground marked Myanmar’s military campaign against the…
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Rubio puts “America First” above global solidarity
[ 2 minutes to read] U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the idea of putting the global community ahead of…
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Iowa weakens LGBTQ+ foster-care protections in the name of religious freedom
[ 2 minutes to read] Iowa has removed a safeguard requiring foster parents to respect children’s sexual orientation and gender identity…
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“Let ’em take out LA”: Trump’s war rhetoric hits home
[ 2 minutes to read] Donald Trump has drawn criticism after invoking the destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego during…
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Supreme Court Justice Alito says same-sex marriage threatens religious freedom
[ 2 minutes to read] Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has renewed attention to his opposition to marriage equality through a…
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Yemen: Aid workers face death penalty under Houthi prosecutions
[ 2 minutes to read] At least eight Yemeni UN and civil society workers face prosecution on charges that could carry…
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U.S. deports LGBTQ+ migrants to countries where they face persecution
[ 3 minutes to read] The United States has deported LGBTQ+ people to countries where their identities expose them to danger,…
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Waterboarding, beatings, mock executions: Afghanistan’s 25-year wait for justice
[ 2 minutes to read] Waterboarding, beatings, prolonged sleep deprivation, mock executions, rape, summary executions, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, targeted assassinations,…
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Helping refugees? Up to 20 years in prison
[ 2 minutes to read] Two human rights defenders could face up to 20 years in prison in Greece. Their trial…
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Children in Iraq face ISIS trials amid torture concerns
[ 2 minutes to read] At least 157 children are among thousands of detainees transferred from northeastern Syria to Iraq over…
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New asylum toolkit aims to protect atheists and people who leave religion
[ 2 minutes to read] Leaving religion can put someone in danger. Yet seeking protection abroad can bring another challenge: convincing…
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God gets an office at the Pentagon
[ 3 minutes to read] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon. The…
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Child Brides of the North: The Law That Exists, The States That Refuse It, and the Girls Caught Between
[ 7 minutes to read] In Jigawa State, 63 percent of girls are married before they turn 18. In Zamfara, 63…
