Human Rights

A victim of Japan's sexual slavery of Korean women during World War II has died, reducing the number of officially registered survivors to five, South Korea's gender ministry said. Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong offered condolences without disclosing the victim's identity, as requested by the family. She pledged continued support for the remaining survivors.

March 28, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Tacloban City Regional Trial Court Branch 45 has denied appeals by activists Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil against their terrorism financing conviction and bail plea. Groups including NUJP and KAPATID condemned the ruling as a dangerous precedent. Their legal counsel plans to pursue remedies to reverse it.

Spain's government has officially recognized 53 women as victims of repression in the reformatories run by the Patronato de Protección de la Mujer, established during Franco's dictatorship, for the first time. At an event in Madrid, senior officials apologized and handed out reparation declarations. The Patronato operated from 1941 to 1985.

March 19, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Iranian authorities executed 19-year-old national wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi at Qom Central Prison, alongside two others, for alleged involvement in protests. The men were convicted of moharebeh and killing security officers during a demonstration in Qom on January 8, 2026. The move has sparked international condemnation despite pleas for clemency.

Latest update on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus, acid attack victim from March 12, 2026: RSCM reports 40% limbal stem cell damage in his right eye. He remains stable in intensive care. Investigations advance with identified suspects from police and TNI.

March 17, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

In an update on the March 12, 2026, acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus in Central Jakarta, the government is fully funding his treatment at RSCM, where he remains stable but faces a long recovery. President Prabowo Subianto has directed police to conduct a thorough, transparent investigation.