Exclusive: The US deports a Ugandan asylum seeker, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, despite court findings he would face 'certain persecution' for his sexuality, igniting a major row with Uganda and outrage from human rights groups.
The United States has announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan officials in response to the country's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act. This decisive move signals a major diplomatic rift over human rights.
A Guardian investigation uncovers the alarming and unregulated rise in the online market for human bones and remains, raising serious ethical and legal questions in the UK and beyond.
A Nigerian father, previously denied asylum three times, has been granted the right to remain in Britain after a tribunal accepted his late claim that he faces persecution for being gay in his home country.
A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting criticism for his muted response to the persecution of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, raising serious questions about his commitment to defending British values and press freedom against Chinese authoritarianis
Former Hong Kong lawmakers and activists call for international pressure on Beijing, citing human rights abuses and erosion of freedoms.
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui has been granted asylum in Australia, marking another chapter in the ongoing political tensions between Hong Kong and China.
Chinese officials allegedly pressured Thai authorities to remove artworks highlighting Uyghur and Hong Kong issues from a Bangkok exhibition, sparking debate over artistic freedom and foreign influence.
The UK's human rights watchdog has raised serious concerns over excessive police force during recent pro-Palestine demonstrations, calling for urgent reforms.
Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women face severe restrictions, including imprisonment for minor offences, as the regime enforces strict Islamic laws.
Gambia's parliament debates repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking global outrage and fears of regression in women's rights.
A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.
The Trump administration has accused the UK of failing to uphold human rights standards, sparking a diplomatic row between the two allies.
A woman in Morocco has been arrested and threatened with stoning after wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'Allah is a lesbian' in public, sparking outrage and debate over religious expression and LGBTQ+ rights.
Australia condemns Hong Kong's alleged attempts to silence exiled activists, raising concerns over transnational repression and human rights violations.
Disturbing video from China's Sichuan province shows officials allegedly intimidating elderly protesters, sparking outrage over human rights abuses.
A historic court ruling has struck down discriminatory colonial-era laws in the Caribbean, marking a major win for LGBTQ+ rights activists across the region.
New Zealand introduces groundbreaking electoral reforms to enhance Māori representation and align with international human rights standards, sparking both praise and debate.
Heavy downpours in northern China have led to catastrophic flooding, claiming two lives and forcing thousands to evacuate as emergency services battle rising waters.
Labour has been accused of betraying critics by supporting a contentious extradition agreement with China, sparking outrage among human rights advocates.
A damning report reveals UK companies may be linked to forced Uyghur labour in China, as critics slam government inaction on modern slavery risks.
LGBTQ+ advocates in Hong Kong are pushing back against compulsory gender identification on official documents, arguing it violates privacy and human rights.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sparks outrage with proposed restrictions on IVF and LGBTQ+ rights, drawing criticism from opposition and advocacy groups.
A British expat reveals why leaving the UK for China transformed her life—lower living costs, higher earnings, and a 13-hour workweek.
A groundbreaking study by Oxford University Press reveals how China employs forensic genetics to track and suppress the Uyghur population, raising serious human rights concerns.
Oxford University faces backlash for allegedly pressuring an academic journal to remove an article on Uyghur human rights, raising concerns over academic freedom and Chinese influence.
The Prime Minister has defended his diplomatic approach to China, insisting that mutual respect is key despite criticism over the trip's outcomes. Read the full analysis.
The Walt Disney Company is under scrutiny after reports reveal its partnership with China's Red Earth Group, a firm with alleged ties to forced labour and human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
The UN Human Rights Council has passed a resolution accusing Israel of potential war crimes in Gaza, while critics argue it overlooks Hamas's actions.