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ECHR building in Strasbourg with lawyers exiting after rejection of Catalan leaders' detention review appeal.

Strasbourg rejects review of ruling upholding pre-trial detention of Junqueras, Turull and Sànchez

23. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejected on Monday the request by Oriol Junqueras, Jordi Turull and Jordi Sànchez for the Grand Chamber to review the November 2025 ruling upholding their pre-trial detention over the Catalan independence process. A panel of five judges denied the review, making the decision final and confirming no political motivations in their imprisonment. It rules that Spain did not violate their political rights or freedom of expression.

Ukrainian man charged in France over alleged Izoliatsia prison torture

A Ukrainian national who has lived in France since 2021 has been charged and placed in provisional detention for crimes against humanity, the French national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office announced on Friday.

Authorities investigate alleged abuse of a girl in Garzon

6. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Authorities in Garzon are investigating the alleged sexual abuse of a 7-year-old girl treated at the Hospital Departamental San Vicente de Paúl.

Afrika

Activists demand transparency and more time in protest victims' compensation

Politik

Europæiske udenrigsministre advarer Israel mod at genindføre dødsstraf

America

Prosecutor rules against government's anti-picketing protocol

Harish Iyer resigns from NHRC core group over transgender bill silence

Transgender rights activist Harish Iyer resigned on March 26, 2026, from his position as advisor on the NHRC's Core Group on LGBTQI+ issues. He criticised the National Human Rights Commission for its silence on the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, 2026.

Bishop calls for government policies to protect widows' rights

25. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Josephine Wainaina has struggled since her husband's death in 2008 to support her two children. Bishop EllyJoy Moi of Holy Well of Bethel church in Limuru urges the government to enact specific policies protecting widows from abuse, property dispossession, and mental health challenges.

Mpf probes torture allegations in globo's bbb 26

The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) has launched an investigation into possible torture practices in the reality show BBB 26, broadcast by TV Globo. The move follows complaints highlighting risks to participants' physical and psychological integrity. Prosecutor Julio Araujo signed the procedure, emphasizing that editorial freedom does not excuse violations of fundamental rights.

Canada examines humanitarian crisis in Cuba

27. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Canada's House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development held a special session on February 26, 2026, to address the humanitarian crisis in Cuba, featuring testimony from Cuban activists. The meeting came days after Cuban ambassador Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz appeared, blaming a US 'oil blockade.' Cuban civil society groups urged Canada to push for political change on the island.

onsdag d. 6. maj 2026, 18.40