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The Iranian regime executed a prominent wrestler in a move seen as a warning to the nation amid celebrations of the traditional New Year, Nowruz.

The Swedish Migration Agency faces severe criticism from the National Audit Office for detaining people slated for deportation, while the government aims to intensify the conditions for those held.

Belarus has released 250 political prisoners in exchange for the U.S. lifting sanctions on several Belarusian companies.

A young gay man in Senegal describes living in fear and hiding due to increasing anti-LGBT sentiments and legal crackdowns in the country.

Iran has executed three individuals sentenced for their involvement in protests against the regime in January, accused of killing security agents.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked widespread outrage after stating in a video that he is 'dying to' execute Palestinian prisoners, amidst rumors of his death.

The UN human rights commissioner expresses concern over Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, highlighting potential violations of international law due to the destruction of residential blocks.

Iran's women's national football team captain Zahra Ghanbari has withdrawn her asylum application in Australia and is returning to Iran.

Belarusian dissident Maria Kalesnikava, recently released from prison, reports having read 700 books during her confinement.

The Israeli military has revoked the indictment of five reservist soldiers previously accused of mistreatment of a Palestinian detainee at the Sdé Teiman prison.

Eleven military police officers in Manaus, Brazil, were arrested as part of an operation investigating the death of a 19-year-old during a police action.

A plane carrying 118 Haitian immigrants has been detained at Viracopos International Airport in Campinas, Brazil, with federal police preventing them from disembarking.

The UN commission denounces Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children as a crime against humanity, revealing systematic abuse and forced adoptions.

An Iranian women's football player who had applied for asylum in Australia has changed her mind and decided to return to Iran, despite her mother's warnings of dire consequences.

Senegal's National Assembly has passed stricter laws against homosexuality amid increasing hostility toward the LGBTQ+ community in the country.

Senegal's legislators have approved a proposal that doubles the legal penalties for sexual acts between same-sex individuals.

At least six members of Iran's women's soccer team opted to seek asylum in Australia instead of returning to Iran amid safety concerns.

Zimbabwean authorities are intensifying repression against critics of a constitutional amendment that would extend President Mnangagwa's term, facing widespread opposition from pro-democracy groups.

Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five players from Iran's women's football national team after they sought asylum fearing persecution in their homeland.

Five Iranian female football players have sought asylum in Australia following dramatic events that unfolded during their stay in Gold Coast.

Civilian casualties in Iran have surged to 1,100 due to ongoing military operations that have targeted the Islamic regime since February 28.

The Swedish National Board of Institutional Review (JO) criticized conditions at a detention center in Flen where detainees had to sit on the floor to eat due to lack of adequate seating.

The article discusses a controversial incident involving a pregnant woman who was reportedly pushed back to Belarus by the Polish Border Guard despite having valid medical documents confirming her pregnancy.

The film 'General: Vietnam in the Era of To Lam' premiered in Berlin, highlighting issues faced by Vietnamese dissidents living in Germany and discussing the risks they encounter, including potential abduction by Vietnamese authorities.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola emphasized that the end of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should mark the end of dictatorship in Iran, calling for freedom after years of oppression.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that weakening the Iranian regime directly enhances European security.

A five-year-old boy named Mohammed 'Dodi' Assad, born in Gaza, has been repeatedly denied transfer for cancer treatment in Israel despite his family's requests.

The National Human Rights Council in Brazil is currently investigating the activities of neo-Nazi groups in Goiás as part of a nationwide effort to combat hate speech.

Justice and Digital Minister Liisa Pakosta emphasizes the dangers of indifference and silence towards the plight of Ukraine, invoking the warnings of Elie Wiesel.

A possible verdict regarding the four Egyptian intelligence officers accused of abducting and murdering Italian researcher Giulio Regeni is anticipated this summer, with the trial resuming after a suspension.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears before the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug war.

Palestinian prisoners in Ofer prison are being denied the proper time to fast and break their fast during Ramadan by Israeli prison authorities, according to a statement from the Palestinian Prisoners' Society.

A British couple has been sentenced to ten years in an Iranian prison on allegations of espionage, prompting their children to advocate for their release.

Unauthorized migrants from the USA have been secretly deported to Cameroon despite being protected by U.S. courts from such actions, with many having no ties to the country.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to negotiate a fair deal as he considered military action in response to ongoing violence.

A coalition of influential figures in France calls for the establishment of a diplomatic initiative to help overthrow the Iranian regime.

A United Nations commission has found evidence suggesting that the actions of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in the ongoing conflict amount to genocide.

The U.S. has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, imposing sanctions on senior leaders of the Rapid Support Forces for their involvement in humanitarian atrocities.

Ibaraki Prefecture plans to introduce a bounty system for reporting illegal employment of foreigners, raising concerns about potential discrimination.

Atrocities committed by RSF rebels in Sudan are indicative of potential genocide.

Armed attacks in Nigeria resulted in the deaths of at least 162 people in a single day, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the country.

The European Parliament has finalized the approval of stricter immigration policies that signal a growing trend of anti-immigration measures among EU member states.

Protests in Australia against Israeli President Isaac Herzog escalated, culminating in violent clashes during a rally in Sydney.

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa has been placed under house arrest in Maracaibo shortly after his release from detention.

An Israeli court has denied a Palestinian boy's appeal for life-saving cancer treatment in Israel, citing a government policy that restricts entry for Gaza residents.

Activists from North Darfur claim that at least 300 wounded detainees have died in Shala Prison due to neglect and mistreatment by the Rapid Support Forces.

A video shows a police officer slapping a woman on the ground during an incident at a barbershop in Florianópolis, sparking controversy and discussions about police conduct.

The UN has expressed concern over reports of humiliating practices and theft against returning Palestinians at the Rafah crossing, coinciding with its reopening for medical evacuations.

Former S parliament member Juan Fonseca urges the Social Democrats to soften their migration policies and consider more humane options for asylum seekers in Sweden.

According to a US-based NGO, more than 50,000 individuals, including students, writers, and educators, have been arrested in Iran as part of an ongoing crackdown.