UN News
Iran's Execution Machine Humming Along Nicely, Thanks for Asking
Iran's death penalty is on a roll, with the UN asking 'please stop' - but the executions continue, because fear is the new black.
2026-08-06
UN News
UN News
UN Rights Expert Visits Cambodia, Leaves with 'Deep Concerns' and a List of Suggestions
Cambodia's human rights report card shows some effort, but the 'needs improvement' column is still pretty long; plus, stranded ships are a biofouling buffet, and IOM had a busy year helping millions despite a funding drought.
2026-08-01
UN News
Uganda's Government Adds 'Climate of Fear' to Its List of Achievements
Uganda's post-election crackdown on dissent has created a climate of fear that's great for intimidation, terrible for democracy.
2026-05-03
BBC World
Iranian Nobel Laureate's Health Takes Sharp Nosedive; Family Says 'Surprise!' to Inadequate Medical Care
Narges Mohammadi's health deteriorates in Iranian prison; family and Nobel committee demand proper medical care, but prison officials seem to be taking a 'wait and see' approach that might see her into the ground.
2026-04-30
The Guardian
Australian Student Allegedly Jailed in China for Sydney Protests, Sparking Demands for Inquiry
An Australian student allegedly gets six years in a Chinese jail for protesting in Sydney, and suddenly everyone’s shocked that transnational repression is a thing.
2026-04-28
Grist
UN Indigenous Rights Declaration Turns 18, Still Waiting for the 'Rights' Part
UN's Indigenous rights declaration turns 18; countries still treating it like a suggestion. Canada and others promise action, but Indigenous leaders say they're still waiting for the 'rights' part.
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