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Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.
August 24, 2026Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.
June 22, 2026Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end'
More than 500 political prisoners are thought to still be in jail, despite the releases since the amnesty law was brought in.
April 25, 2026Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president - Reuters
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president Reuters
April 17, 2026Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
April 13, 2026Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say - reuters.com
Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say reuters.com
April 4, 2026Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt - Reuters
Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt Reuters
April 3, 2026Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
April 3, 2026US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.
April 2, 2026'My friends are still in jail': Cubans take to the streets, but fear crossing line - Reuters
'My friends are still in jail': Cubans take to the streets, but fear crossing line Reuters
March 10, 2026One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply - Reuters
One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply Reuters
March 7, 2026US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
March 6, 2026Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.
March 5, 2026Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
February 25, 2026EU adds eight Russian officials to human rights sanctions list - Reuters
EU adds eight Russian officials to human rights sanctions list Reuters
February 23, 2026Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case - Reuters
Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case Reuters
February 23, 2026More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.
February 22, 2026Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under amnesty law - Reuters
Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under amnesty law Reuters
February 21, 2026Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.
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Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
Imran Khan, shown here in 2022, has been in jail since 2023 on corruption charges which he denies A group of former cricket captains, including Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar and one of England
Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
Myanmar's military was responsible for more than 700 civilian deaths over the six-month election period last year, the UN says. A new report covering from August to January says credible sources have
El Gobierno de Myanmar reduce la condena de cárcel de la exlíder y Nobel de la Paz Aung San Suu Kyi
El actual presidente, que llegó al poder con un golpe de Estado hace cinco años, amnistía a más de 4.300 presos El Gobierno de Myanmar (la antigua Birmania) ha reducido este viernes la condena de cár
Irán acelera las ejecuciones de presos políticos en plena guerra
Las confesiones difundidas públicamente hacen temer que otros ahorcamientos se sumen a los 14 que calculan las ONG desde el inicio del conflicto Ali Fahim, un manifestante detenido durante las prote
Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say
April 4 (Reuters) – Iran on Saturday executed two men it said were convicted of links to an opposition group, the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran, and of carrying out armed attacks, domes
Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say
Published on 04/04/2026 at 02:33 am EDT April 4 (Reuters) - Iran on Saturday executed two men it said were convicted of links to an opposition group, the People's Mojahedin Organi
Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Apr 04, 2026, 01:44 PM Updated Apr 04, 2026, 01:49 PM April 4 - Iran on Saturday executed two men it said were convicted of li
As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. HAVANA — Katia Arias buzzed with hope on Friday morning as she gathered at the gates of a prison on the outskirts
Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island’s government
People spend the night in the dark on the Malecon during a blackout in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) People wait their turn to enter a bank in Havana, Cuba, Wednes
US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
The United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez. The move comes less than three months after US forces seized the country's previous leader, Nicolás Maduro, a
US detainees in Iran risk becoming collateral damage in war, families and supporters fear
This undated photo provided by the Hekmati family shows Kamran Hekmati. (Hekmati Family via AP) This undated photo provided by the Valizadeh family shows Reza Valizadeh posing for a photo. (Valizadeh
US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro’s ouster
People attend a student-led march on National Youth Day to call for the release of detainees, considered to be political prisoners by their relatives and human rights groups, in Valencia, Venezuela, T
Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
In a small flat in a social housing complex near Caracas, Adriana Briceño holds up what looks like a piece of rubbish, but hidden on the old chocolate bar wrapper is a message. The words scrawled on
Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
In a small flat in a social housing complex near Caracas, Adriana Briceño holds up what looks like a piece of rubbish, but hidden on the old chocolate bar wrapper is a message. The words scrawled on
Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
In a small flat in a social housing complex near Caracas, Adriana Briceño holds up what looks like a piece of rubbish, but hidden on the old chocolate bar wrapper is a message. The words scrawled on
Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
Warning: This video contains graphic imagery of the victims of stabbings and shootings, as well as images of those killed in street violence One of the most powerful and feared criminal organisations
EU sanctions eight Russian officials over human rights violations
The European Union has imposed sanctions against eight Russian officials from the judicial and penitentiary systems for their involvement in human rights violations in Russia. Source: press service f
EU imposes sanctions on eight individuals suspected of committing human rights violations in Russia
ByREUTERSFEBRUARY 23, 2026 15:32The European Union has imposed sanctions on eight individuals suspected of being responsible for serious human rights violations and undermining the rule of law in Russ
Teresa Kok’s car broken into at Bukit Kiara park, calls for DBKL to install CCTVs
HONG KONG, Feb 23 — A Hong Kong appeals court today upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed
Venezuela: Dismantle Repressive Apparatus
Click to expand Image Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez speaks with her brother, National Assembly