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Myanmar 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, 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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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
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
Venezuela approves amnesty for likely release of hundreds of political prisoners
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others who were targeted
Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners
The move is in line with a new law, giving hope to throngs of others jailed over alleged plots to oust the government. Share Save Venezuelan authorities have granted amnesty to 379 political prison
Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela’s amnesty
Relatives of detainees they say are held for political reasons wait outside El Helicoide, the headquarters of Venezuela’s intelligence service and a detention center, after the National Assembly appro
More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
A total of 1,557 Venezuelan political prisoners have applied for amnesty under a new law introduced on Thursday, the country's National Assembly President has said. Jorge Rodríguez, brother of Venezu
Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under amnesty law
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez holds the document of an amnesty law meant to grant immediate clemency to individuals
Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law
More than 370 political prisoners have already been granted amnesty under the US-backed legislation. Share Save More than 1,5000 political prisoners in Venezuela have applied for amnesty under a ne
Venezuela grants amnesty that could release hundreds of political detainees
More than 600 people may be in custody for political reasons, one Venezuelan rights group estimates. Families of political prisoners await prison releases as Venezuela signs amnesty law Share Save
Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
Venezuela acting president on Thursday signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others, effectively acknowledging that the government
El FMI calificó la situación económica y humanitaria de Venezuela como “bastante frágil”
El dirigente opositor venezolano Juan Pablo Guanipa confirmó que se encuentra en “libertad plena” la madrugada de este viernes, un día después de que el Parlamento de Venezuela aprobara una ley de amn