Human Rights Violations
Coverage of Human Rights Violations in the Nexus archive.
- Kenya: Police Urge Public to Report Enforced Disappearances and Torture Claims
The National Police Service in Kenya is urging the public to report allegations of enforced disappearances, torture, and other human rights violations. Police emphasize taking these claims seriously and encourage individuals to share information with local stations.
- Libyan warlord convicted over abuses at detention center, officials say
A Libyan warlord has been convicted of human rights violations at a detention facility in western Libya. Officials reported the conviction related to abuses committed at the center.
- EU Unveils New Sanctions Hitting Russia’s War Economy, Propaganda Network
The European Council has adopted a new sanctions package against Russia, targeting 34 individuals and 47 entities linked to its military-industrial complex, energy 'shadow fleet,' propaganda machine, and human rights violations. Measures related to the illegal annexation of Crimea have also been extended.
- Uganda: Politician Besigye Sues Govt, Muhoozi Over 'Kenya Abduction' and Rights Violations
Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale have filed a High Court application against the government and senior military officials, alleging human rights violations linked to their arrest, detention, and prosecution.
- Ten years on, Chadian ex-dictator Habre's trial inspires global justice
In May 2016, Chadian dictator Hissen Habre was imprisoned for human rights violations and crimes against humanity. The trial, held in Senegal, was the first to use an African Court with African judges and survivors, setting a global precedent after 18 years of legal procedures.
- Residential school survivors testify in front of international tribunal
Residential school survivors testified at the Permanent Peoples Tribunal, an international court examining Canada's accountability for the residential school system and associated human rights violations. The tribunal aims to assess Canada's responsibility for historical abuses in the system.
- International tribunal begins investigation into missing Indigenous children and unmarked burials
The Permanent People's Tribunal has begun investigating Canada's role in the residential schools system and associated human rights violations, including missing Indigenous children and unmarked burials.
- US slaps sanctions on Tanzanian police chief, bars him from entering America over human rights violations
The United States has imposed sanctions on Tanzania's police chief and prohibited him from entering the country due to alleged human rights violations committed by the police force under his leadership. This action reflects US concern over law enforcement practices in Tanzania.
- ACLU, NAACP accused of trying to 'sabotage' US tourism with 'fearmongering' campaign
The ACLU and NAACP are accused of attempting to sabotage U.S. tourism through a 'fearmongering' campaign warning about human rights risks under the Trump administration. Over 120 groups, including Amnesty International, issued a travel advisory citing arbitrary detention, racial profiling, and risks for marginalized groups. The U.S. Travel Association criticized the campaign as politically motivated and harmful to businesses.
- Why is the EU under pressure to suspend its trade agreement with Israel?
The European Union faces internal division over whether to suspend its trade agreement with Israel due to escalating concerns about human rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank. Member states are debating the move amid growing international pressure.
- Women living under Hamas rule in Gaza describe to the Mail how they are sexually abused by the terror group's fighters and forced to have sex in return for food aid
Women in Gaza under Hamas rule report being sexually abused by fighters and forced into sexual acts in exchange for food aid. The article highlights the severe human rights violations and exploitation faced by women in the region.
- Investigating Torture: FBI-HSI Investigation Leads to U.S. Citizen’s Conviction for Human Rights Violations in Iraq
A U.S. Army veteran was convicted and sentenced to 70 years in federal prison for establishing an illegal weapons facility in Kurdistan, Iraq, and for torturing an employee. The FBI-HSI investigation resulted in charges related to human rights violations and crimes connected to his operation of the facility.