Human Rights
France Begins Trial Of Syrian Officials For War, Crimes Against Humanity
France has commenced the first trial of three high-ranking security officers from Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime. The three security officers were tried on...
Peru Protesters Demand Repeal Of Law Labeling Transgender Identity As Mental Illness
Hundreds of protesters marched in Lima, Peru, on Friday to demand the repeal of a new law that classifies transgender people and others...
Nasarawa Women to Create New Policy Addressing Gender Disparities
Women from all over Nasarawa State, including the Governor’s wife and other elected representatives, came together on Thursday to voice their concern about...
Swiss Court Sentences Gambian Ex-Minister to 20 Years for Crimes Against Humanity
A Swiss court has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to a former minister from Gambia, Ousman Sonko, for crimes against humanity committed...
Australian military lawyer, David McBride jailed for exposing war crimes
David McBride, an Australian military lawyer turned whistleblower, has been sentenced to 5 years and eight months prison without parole for two years...
Sudan: Groups Demand Immediate Internet Reconnection Amidst Armed Conflict
Amidst the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, about 94 civil societies, human rights organisations, and members of the #KeepItOn Coalition have signed a...
South Africa Seeks ICJ Order for Israeli Withdrawal from Rafah
South Africa has petitioned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to command Israel to cease its military operations in Rafah and ensure humanitarian...
CSOs, journalists, Others, Begin Peaceful Protest Against NPF’s Unlawful Detention of FIJ Reporter Daniel Ojukwu
CSOs, journalists, and other Nigerians have commenced the #FreeDanielOjukwu peaceful protest at the Nigerian Force Headquarters, Abuja, against the prolonged unlawful detention of...
Sowore, Others, To Protest NPF’s Unlawful Detention of FIJ Reporter Daniel Ojukwu
Concerned Nigerians have called for a peaceful protest against the continued detention of a reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Daniel Ojukwu,...
TikTok Challenges US Law in Historic Legal Battle Over Free Speech Rights
TikTok has taken legal action to challenge a US law that could result in a nationwide app ban, marking the beginning of a...
Peter Obi Condemns Deportation of Osun Citizens by Lagos Authorities
Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, has expressed his deep concern and condemnation over the recent deportation of citizens predominantly from Osun...
FIJ Confirms Story and Persons Behind Daniel Ojukwu’s Abduction
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ has confirmed the story behind the abduction of its journalist, Daniel Ojukwu, who was abducted on Wednesday,...