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UN experts urge Sweden to stop planned iron-ore mine project

Two independent UN human rights experts have called on Sweden’s government to refuse a licence to industrial backers of a planned iron-ore mine that...

Russian court orders shutdown of renowned human rights group

Russia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that one of the country’s oldest and most prominent human rights organisations should be shut down. The move stirred...

‘Credible evidence’ of Taliban reprisal killings, UN human rights boss says

The UN human rights chief says her office has received credible allegations of reprisal killings by the Taliban of former Afghan security forces, as...

At least five killed in attack on Syrian hospital

Artillery shells fired from government areas have hit a hospital in a rebel-controlled town in north-western Syria, killing at least five civilians and wounding...

Myanmar security forces kill at least 34 protesters

Security forces in Myanmar dramatically escalated their crackdown on demonstrations against last month’s coup, killing at least 34 protesters in several cities on Wednesday,...

At least 18 killed by security forces during Myanmar protests: UN

The UN said it has received “credible” reports that 18 people were killed and 30 others were injured after security forces in Myanmar opened...

UN Human Rights Council debating resolution against Myanmar coup leaders

The UN’s top human rights body has opened an urgent session to discuss the military coup in Myanmar, with calls for the release of...

China hits back over UK demand on human rights abuses in Xinjiang

China has vowed to defend itself against a UK Government demand that companies ensure their supply chains are free from forced labour in the...

JK Rowling wades into transgender debate

JK Rowling has come out in support of a researcher who was sacked after tweeting that transgender people cannot change their biological sex. Maya Forstater...

Global poll places US near Russia and Saudi Arabia in ‘using influence for bad’

America has ranked near Saudi Arabia and Russia in an international poll of countries which use their global influence for bad purposes. The Ipsos Mori...

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