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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes over Gaza displacements

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes over Gaza displacements

The report is the latest in a series from aid groups and international bodies warning about the dire humanitarian situation in the enclave.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Haiti gangs are recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says

Haiti gangs are recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says

Near-famine conditions push boys to pick up guns while girls are sexually abused and forced into domestic work.
Sat Oct 12 2024
Agreement to share data with UNHCR in final phase - Saifuddin Nasution

Agreement to share data with UNHCR in final phase - Saifuddin Nasution

This is to facilitate the government's next step in managing refugees in Malaysia more comprehensively.
Thu Apr 04 2024
HRW: Govt refutes allegations of oppressing refugees, foreign detainees

HRW: Govt refutes allegations of oppressing refugees, foreign detainees

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail urges Human Rights Watch to provide evidence and explain the profoundly irresponsible allegations.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Malaysia probes disappearance of Myanmar democracy activist and her family

Malaysia probes disappearance of Myanmar democracy activist and her family

Human Rights Watch said Thuzar Maung, her husband and three children, were feared abducted "in a planned operation" at the activist's home.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Putin says Russia will use cluster bombs in Ukraine if it has to

Putin says Russia will use cluster bombs in Ukraine if it has to

Human Rights Watch says both Moscow and Kyiv have used cluster munitions.
Sun Jul 16 2023
Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN

Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN

The criminal code includes laws that make it an offence to insult the president, the national flag and state institutions.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Facebook-owner Meta releases first human rights report

Facebook-owner Meta releases first human rights report

Meta said the law firm had noted the potential for "salient human rights risks" involving Meta's platforms.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Human Rights Watch calls on Japan to suspend military exchange with Myanmar

Human Rights Watch calls on Japan to suspend military exchange with Myanmar

Japan has sought to balance its support for Myanmar democracy with its efforts to counter China's influence, officials and analysts said.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Taliban release media guidelines, ban shows with female actors

Taliban release media guidelines, ban shows with female actors

Some edicts were targeted specifically at women, a move likely to raise concerns among the international community.
Wed Nov 24 2021
US journalist jailed for 11 years in army-ruled Myanmar

US journalist jailed for 11 years in army-ruled Myanmar

Fenster was arrested while trying to leave the country in May and has since been held in Yangon's Insein prison.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Over 600 Afghans cram into US cargo plane in desperate flight from Kabul

Over 600 Afghans cram into US cargo plane in desperate flight from Kabul

Officials said the unusually high number of passengers was to ensure these passengers were quickly taken outside the country.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Indonesian army says has stopped 'virginity tests' on female cadets

Indonesian army says has stopped 'virginity tests' on female cadets

Indonesian army has ended a controversial practice of virginity tests on women who apply to become cadets, Andika Perkasa confirms.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Chinese censorship found at Australian universities - Rights group

Chinese censorship found at Australian universities - Rights group

Many Chinese students at Australian universities have created an environment of self-censorship with lecturers to avoid criticism.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Watchdog says 'pervasive' digital sex crime affecting life for South Korean women, girls

Watchdog says 'pervasive' digital sex crime affecting life for South Korean women, girls

South Korea has become the global epicentre of spycam - the use of tiny, hidden cameras to film victims naked, urinating or having sex.
Wed Jun 16 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024