HumanRights
‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects
‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects Less lethal crowd-control weapons, such as tear gas, rubber bullets, and electronic conduction devices, can still cause significant harm to individuals, including pain, fear, and physiological stress, and can result in serious injury or death. The use […]
🏥 Health
Lebanon’s orchards have been burnt, wildlife habitat destroyed by Israeli strikes – raising troubling international law questions
Lebanon’s orchards have been burnt, wildlife habitat destroyed by Israeli strikes – raising troubling international law questions Lebanon’s orchards have been burnt, wildlife habitats destroyed by Israeli strikes during the 2024 war, raising international law questions and concerns about environmental destruction. The conflict resulted in significant ecological damage, including the loss of over 1,910 hectares […]
📰 News
Iran’s protests have spread across provinces, despite skepticism and concern among ethnic groups
Iran’s protests have spread across provinces, despite skepticism and concern among ethnic groups Iran’s protests have spread across provinces, despite initial skepticism from ethnic groups, and have become a nationwide challenge to the government’s survival. The protests, which began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar on Dec. 28, 2025, have evolved to include minority groups, including Kurds, […]
🏛️ Politics
2026 begins with an increasingly autocratic United States rising on the global stage
2026 begins with an increasingly autocratic United States rising on the global stage The United States’ military operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, marks a significant shift towards an autocratic approach to foreign policy, violating democratic values and international law. The “peace through strength” approach of the Trump administration, which emphasizes military power and […]
🏛️ Politics
Sudan’s civil war: A visual guide to the brutal conflict
Sudan’s civil war: A visual guide to the brutal conflict Sudan’s civil war has been ongoing for over 2.5 years, displacing millions and killing over 150,000 people, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in the world today. The conflict involves two main warring parties: the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces […]
📰 News
West Bank violence is soaring, fueled by a capitulation of Israeli institutions to settlers’ interests
West Bank violence is soaring, fueled by a capitulation of Israeli institutions to settlers’ interests Settler violence in the West Bank has escalated dramatically, with over 3,200 Palestinians forcibly displaced by settler violence and movement restrictions since October 2023. The Israeli government’s capitulation to settlers’ interests has led to a transformation within Israel’s state institutions, […]
🏛️ Politics
Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees echoes 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers
Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees echoes 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees has been compared to its 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers, echoing a similar policy implemented by Chancellor Helmut Kohl’s centrist Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. The current proposal involves offering financial incentives of […]
🏛️ Politics
50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers
50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers 50 years after Francisco Franco’s death, his regime’s victims are still being honored by the Spanish government, highlighting the ongoing struggle to confront Spain’s past. The exact numbers of victims are unknown, but historians estimate that up to 100,000 people were killed […]
🏛️ Politics
HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains
HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains The Trump administration’s new global health strategy prioritizes preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission, but excludes prevention and care for vulnerable populations, such as sex workers, people who use injectable drugs, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The strategy also shifts funding […]
📰 News
Trump’s anti-Venezuela actions lack strategy, justifiable targets and legal authorization
Trump’s anti-Venezuela actions lack strategy, justifiable targets and legal authorization President Trump’s administration has carried out military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, killing 43 people and destroying alleged drug smuggling vessels, but lacks a clear strategy or legal authorization for the actions. The strikes have been criticized as extrajudicial killings, […]
🏛️ Politics