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China's National Ethnic Affairs Commission has firmly rejected allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang, characterising such claims as baseless. Officials point to employment growth and new protections for migrant workers across the region.
A Japanese mother has filed a lawsuit against the state seeking 100 million yen compensation after her 16-year-old daughter died from emaciation following 18 days of intense detention and interrogation.
A DAP lawmaker has called for the immediate suspension of the Taiping prison director amid criticism that authorities have failed to act on recommendations from Malaysia's human rights commission regarding a fatal prison riot.
A Malaysian lawmaker has attacked the Prisons Department for failing to address findings by the Human Rights Commission concerning an inmate's death at Taiping Prison, raising accountability concerns.
Malaysia's human rights commission has called for an expedited police investigation into the Taiping prison riot, expressing satisfaction with the government's commitment to facilitate further inquiries.
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The Home Minister has indicated that police are ready to investigate matters arising from Suhakam's inquiry into Kamunting detention facility, emphasising the government's commitment to addressing wrongdoing regardless of who is involved.
Human rights watchdog Kontras has found that Indonesia's military courts continue to impose light sentences on armed forces personnel convicted of violence against civilians, reflecting broader systemic impunity despite legal requirements to try such cases in civilian courts.
President Trump's threat of new tariffs on countries accused of failing to curb forced labour has drawn scepticism from experts and rights groups, who argue the measures will do little to address global modern slavery issues.
Fourteen United Nations experts have raised alarm over escalating violence by Israeli settlers in occupied Palestinian territories, warning it threatens Palestinian communities' survival and land rights.
A Palestinian prisoner advocacy organisation has demanded international prosecution of Israeli officials over alleged systematic sexual violence and torture in detention facilities, citing a UN report that verified 31 cases.
A Japanese woman identified as Haruka is suing the state for five million yen, alleging a prosecutor insulted her and dropped her rape complaint without thorough investigation in 2023.
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Malaysia's government has demanded an investigation into the detention of Malaysian nationals by Israel during a Gaza humanitarian mission, insisting their rights and dignity must be safeguarded.
Three South Korean activists claim they endured sexual and physical abuse while detained by Israeli forces during a Gaza aid mission. Medical examinations confirmed injuries including a broken rib, perforated eardrum, and Taser marks.
The United States has reinstated sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese following a court decision that temporarily halted her designation. The Italian official faced penalties for criticising Israel's military operations in Gaza.
Malaysia is requesting a transparent and impartial investigation into accusations that Israeli forces subjected Malaysian humanitarian activists from Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 to torture and inhumane treatment.
The Prisons Department has pledged to implement recommendations stemming from Suhakam's public inquiry into the Taiping Prison riot, ensuring all identified concerns are properly addressed.
Malaysia's Prisons Department has committed to working alongside relevant bodies to examine the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia's public inquiry report into an inmate provocation incident at Taiping Prison in 2023.
The Malaysian government has voiced concern about findings from Suhakam regarding alleged constitutional and human rights violations discovered at Taiping Prison.
Dong Guangping, a 68-year-old Chinese dissident and ex-policeman, has reached South Korea by rubber boat. The longtime Beijing critic and human rights advocate is expected to seek political asylum.
Cybercriminals breached Tunisie Telecom's MyTT application to display a message questioning government promises. The operator confirmed the attack was quickly contained without compromising user data.
Lawyers for Malaysian members of Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 are preparing to file an international case alleging torture and degrading treatment by Israeli authorities.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has demanded that Israel investigate the treatment of activists detained during a flotilla operation, characterising their handling as deeply troubling amid deteriorating conditions in Gaza.
India's Hindu-nationalist ruling party has directed the establishment of detention centres for undocumented migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar in West Bengal state, alarming minority groups over potential mass expulsions.
Jakarta authorities have launched a military-backed operation targeting violent street robbers, arresting 173 suspects since early May. The initiative has sparked warnings from human rights groups and officials about potential extrajudicial killings and legal violations.
Siranudh Scott, scion of the billionaire Bhirombhakdi family behind Singha beer, has alleged sexual abuse by his older brother, prompting a wave of survivors sharing their stories—a rare public reckoning in conservative Thailand.
Spanish police deployed significant force against Gaza aid flotilla members and supporters at Bilbao airport on Saturday. The Basque police force announced an investigation into the incident, which drew public criticism given widespread sympathy for the Palestinian cause.
A Nigerian national has been awarded RM675,000 in compensation following his unlawful detention at an immigration facility. Simon Adavize Momoh was held for 40 days after an initial traffic arrest in 2021.
Syria has formally joined a global initiative to strengthen adherence to international humanitarian law, with its UN representative submitting accession documents to the International Committee of the Red Cross president.
Twenty-nine European lawmakers have called on the EU to impose human rights sanctions against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and others involved in what they describe as abuses of Gaza flotilla activists detained in international waters.
Romania's foreign minister has denounced what she calls the 'willingly abusive treatment' of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli forces, describing the conduct as a violation of human dignity and international standards.
Italy has formally requested the European Union to sanction Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his alleged mistreatment of Global Sumud Flotilla activists in international waters.
The United States has delisted UN Special Rapporteur for Palestinian Human Rights Francesca Albanese from its sanctions registry after a federal court ruled the Trump administration's designation violated her free speech protections.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has demanded that Israel immediately release 25 Malaysian citizens detained off Cyprus, arguing they were outside Israeli territorial waters and their detention violates international law.