HUMAN RIGHTS

Tunisia expands crackdown by suspending historic rights organisation

Authorities in Tunisia have announced a one-month suspension of the Tunisian League for Human Rights, one of the oldest human rights organisations in Africa...

Belarusian parliament approves a bill against LGBTQ+ rights

The Belarusian parliament approved a bill on Thursday that proposes penalties for individuals who promote LGBTQ+ causes, mirroring similar measures instituted in neighbouring Russia....

The ICC is investigating alleged crimes against humanity by Belarus

On 12 March, prosecutors at the International Criminal ​Court said they had opened an ‌investigation into whether the government of Belarus committed crimes that...

MEPs discuss EU-wide ban of LGBTQ+ conversion practices

The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) seeking an EU-wide ban on conversion practices was discussed on Monday by the Committees on Civil Liberties, Justice, and...

Hungarian minister under fire for anti-Roma joke

A Hungarian politician and minister from the ruling party Fidesz has been under fire for a racist remark against Roma people during a campaign...

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