Human Rights

After more than four years of arbitrary detention and torture, Ukrainian journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko has been released from Russian custody in illegally annexed Crimea—a glaring example of Kremlin oppression masked as justice.

Thousands gathered in Mexico City to form an enormous LGTBI flag monument, a spectacle promoted by the government that glosses over ongoing threats and failures to protect true diversity.

El Salvador’s government deploys thousands of troops in a high-stakes crackdown on gangs seeking to regroup. Beneath the surface lies a complex battle for national security and questionable suspensions of constitutional rights.

Belarus’s release of 14 political prisoners, including opposition leader Tijanóvskaya’s husband, is a thinly veiled attempt by Lukashenko to soften his image amid ongoing repression and US diplomatic maneuvering.

As Beijing marks nearly five years of its national security law in Hong Kong, officials openly admit ongoing suppression of dissent and foreign influence, revealing a continuing erosion of the city’s promised freedoms.

Palestinians in Gaza face a brutal daily struggle for food amid deadly Israeli military restrictions and lawlessness, highlighting the catastrophic humanitarian fallout from failed policies and Hamas’s role in aid diversion.

Florida’s Attorney General pushes a dangerous, wildlife-surrounded detention center for migrants that risks cruelty under the guise of immigration control—exposing urgent questions about humane treatment and government accountability.

A Russian activist who bravely helped Ukrainian refugees escape war zones now faces 22 years behind bars on trumped-up charges, exposing Moscow’s brutal repression of dissent and humanitarian aid.

Israeli strikes have crippled Gaza’s communication networks, cutting off millions from vital aid and emergency services, exposing the harsh reality of warfare tactics that undermine civilian survival.

Iran has confirmed a nationwide internet blackout, claiming it’s to counter Israeli drone attacks—but the move raises alarm over government control and transparency during escalating conflict.