human-rights
France Condemns Iran's Detention of Couple
Don't Relax Pressure on Lukashenko, Freed Belarus Dissident Tells the West
Belarusian Leader Lukashenko Frees 16 People in New Batch of Pardons
'Lucrative' Business Deals Help Sustain Israel's Gaza Campaign, UN Expert Says
UK Summons Georgian Diplomat Over Crackdown on Critical Voices
Date: June 30, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -The British government on Monday summoned the Georgian Chargé d’Affaires over what it called the ruling Georgian Dream party's crackdown on civil society, independent media and...
Seven Killed During Togo Protests, Civil Society Groups Say
Date: June 30, 2025
LOME (Reuters) -Seven people were killed during anti-government protests in Togo last week, said human rights activists, who accused security forces of using "shocking violence" against protesters....
Cayman Islands Couple Hail Court Ruling Upholding Same-Sex Partnerships
Date: June 30, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -A Cayman Islands' law legalising same-sex civil partnerships was upheld by a London court on Monday, after a long-running legal battle, in a ruling hailed by campaigners. London's...
UK Campaign Group Palestine Action to Challenge Government Ban
Date: June 30, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -Pro-Palestinian campaign organisation Palestine Action said on Monday it had initiated legal proceedings to challenge the British government's intention to ban the group under anti-...
Explainer-How Will the Dalai Lama's Successor Be Chosen?
Date: June 30, 2025
By Krishna N. Das DHARAMSHALA, India, (Reuters) -The choice of a successor to the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, is a matter of riveting interest not only for followers of his...
Canada, Europeans and Brazil, Not Us, Issue Statement Backing Lgbt Rights
Date: June 29, 2025
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The foreign ministries of Canada, Australia, Brazil and a host of European countries issued a statement on Saturday celebrating LGBT rights to coincide with Pride Day. The United...