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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
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024