Burundi Extends Truth Commission by 4 Years
Burundi's parliament has extended its truth and reconciliation commission by four years, a decision that civil-society groups are now contesting.
October 13, 2026Topic
Human Rights
US Envoy Visits Cuban Influencer Convicted on 1 October
Mike Hammer, the top US diplomat in Havana, visited Cuban influencer Anna Bensi after her 1 October conviction over a...
October 8, 2026
Amnesty Asks Dominican Probe of 3 October Migrant Death
Amnesty International asked Dominican authorities on Wednesday to investigate a young man's death during a migration operation near Punta Cana.
October 8, 2026
Uganda’s Army Chief Vows to Shoot Missing Activist
Uganda's army chief, the president's son, says he will shoot Sam Mugumya, an activist his own army told a court...
October 4, 2026
US Waives Rights Rules on US$320m Egypt Military Aid
The US waived human-rights conditions on US$320 million of military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo's role after the Iran war,...
October 2, 2026
Venezuela Hate Law Reform: Unions and NGOs Demand All Open Cases Be Annulled
Venezuela's hate law reform moves ahead, but unions and NGOs want all open cases annulled. Foro Penal counts 927 people...
September 30, 2026
Cuban Military Court Keeps Comedian Jailed on Spying Charges Over Video
A Cuban military court refused to review the jailing of comedian Eddy Ceballos, charged with spying over a video of...
September 29, 2026
Venezuelan Political Prisoner, a Former Prison Chief, Dies in State Custody
A former prison director jailed since 2024 died in Venezuelan custody on 27 September. Rights groups blame delayed care; prosecutors...
September 29, 2026
Mali’s Army and Russia’s Wagner Killed and Tortured Civilians, Amnesty Says
Amnesty says Mali's army and Russia's Wagner Group killed at least 34 civilians and tortured detainees, five of whom died,...
September 29, 2026