Human trafficking linked to online scam centres has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing criminal enterprises, ensnaring victims from more than 80 countries through sophisticated social media job advertisements, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Scale of Scam Centres and Global Financial Losses Criminal networks currently employ as many as 300,000 workers … Read more
Indonesia’s National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has formally recommended that the government recognize corruption as a human rights violation during the upcoming revision of the nation’s anti-corruption laws. The proposal seeks to shift the legal focus from viewing corruption solely as a financial crime against the state to acknowledging its role in depriving citizens … Read more
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in London to call on incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to impose an arms embargo on Israel and increase pressure to end the war in Gaza. The protest follows reports of more than 73,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023, with activists demanding a shift in British foreign policy as the … Read more
At least 14 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, including eight people killed when a drone targeted a funeral procession in the Al-Balata market area of the Nuseirat refugee camp. According to Gaza’s civil defence agency and Al-Awda Hospital, the strike also left 20 others injured. … Read more
The Mexican government is formally requesting that United States prosecutors file criminal charges following the deaths of 17 Mexican citizens during or in the custody of U.S. immigration authorities. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the move on Monday, marking the administration’s toughest action yet over a series of fatalities occurring since President Donald Trump returned to … Read more
Japan’s Justice Ministry is drafting a report to protect the voices and images of celebrities from unauthorized generative AI use. The proposal, submitted to an expert committee on Monday, aims to establish civil responsibility for AI-generated content that infringes on a person’s “right of publicity” or causes emotional distress, according to the ministry. Defining Illegal … Read more
Six months after security forces killed an estimated 35,000 to 40,000 people during a crackdown on nationwide protests, families of the victims continue to report state-sponsored intimidation and a lack of accountability. According to human rights organizations and families interviewed by The Jerusalem Post, the regime’s response to the unrest—which began in December 2025—included internet … Read more
The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has issued an urgent call for the immediate, unconditional release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the 52-year-old director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. According to the UN commission, there are credible reports that Abu Safia has endured “continued and severe abuse” … Read more
Iran has reappointed Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei as chief justice for a new five-year term, signaling a commitment to institutional continuity as the country navigates the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The reappointment, confirmed by new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, occurs amidst ongoing regional tensions and a delicate political transition following the death of … Read more
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) was the most frequently reported institution for alleged human rights violations in 2025, receiving 805 complaints. According to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) annual report released July 6, the commission recorded a total of 3,003 complaints throughout the year. Which institutions received the highest number of complaints? … Read more