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    Jurist UN rights expert raises concerns about persistent violence in Central African Republic

    The UN Independent Expert on the human rights situation in the Central African Republic, Aristide Nononsi, expressed concern Monday about the persistent violence in the country and its impacts on human rights and the humanitarian situation. During his visit to the Central African Republic...
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    Jurist UN Child Rights Committee condemns Afghan decree legitimizing child marriage

    The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child on Monday condemned the Afghanistan government for adopting a new decree that legitimizes child marriage and treats a minor female child’s silence as consent to marriage. The Committee, which is composed of 18 independent child rights experts...
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    Jurist Rights groups report Gulf states intensifying crackdown on war-related expression

    Human rights organizations reported Monday that authorities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states arrested more than 1,000 people and expanded restrictions on expression in the aftermath of the recent US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The arrests are part of a broader effort by...
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    Jurist Critics raise concerns over Malaysia enforcing social media ban for children under 16

    Malaysia began enforcing new rules on Monday that prevent children younger than 16 from social media. This forms part of a growing global concern over youth online safety, but critics have raised concerns over data protection, potential surveillance, and cutting children off from valuable...
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    Jurist International court unanimously rules in favor of UK in Rwanda asylum dispute

    The Permanent Court of Arbitration, in its findings published on Monday, rejected the Republic of Rwanda’s claim for financial compensation from the UK for breach of its obligations under the Asylum Partnership Agreement. The Asylum Partnership Agreement (the Agreement) entered into force in...
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    Jurist Rights advocates decry death of Indigenous leader in Nicaragua state custody

    Numerous human rights organizations released statements Monday decrying the death of Indigenous leader, politician, and activist, Brooklyn Rivera after years in Nicaraguan state custody. The most prominent statements come from Amnesty International and the UN Group of Human Rights Experts . Ana...
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    Jurist Vietnam to release nearly 10,000 prisoners under national amnesty

    Vietnam’s General Secretary and President Tô Lâm announced Saturday that 9,950 prisoners, including foreign nationals and individuals convicted in high-profile corruption cases, will be released under a national amnesty program effective June 1. Vietnam announced the amnesty in connection with...
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    Jurist UN rights experts urge Brazil to deliver justice 20 years after ‘Crimes of May’

    UN human rights experts called on Brazil Friday to ensure full justice, accountability, and reparations for victims and families affected by the 2006 “Crimes of May.” They warned that continued impunity worsens the suffering of victims and perpetuates systemic racism and police violence. The...
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    Jurist International tribunal finds Canada continuing genocide against Indigenous people

    The Permanent People’s Tribunal (PPT) on Missing and Disappeared Indigenous Children and Unmarked Graves in Canada released their preliminary statement on Sunday, finding that acts committed by Canada constitute genocide and that Canada has failed to comply with its international legal...
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    Jurist UN rights chief calls for effective regulation of online platform to protect children

    UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday urged countries and tech companies to establish effective regulation of online platforms to better protect children. The appeal comes with a guideline of important components required in regulations. Türk highlighted that effective...
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