Rights watch

Rights watch

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world.

EU: MEPs warn of deteriorating fundamental rights in the EU | European Parliament

MEPs strongly condemn the efforts in some member states to weaken the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary and reiterate the critical need for an EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights.

Cambodia: Mass trial begins of 130 government critics charged with treason | The Guardian

A Cambodian court has begun hearing the cases of nearly 130 opponents and government critics charged with treason for taking part in non-violent political activities over the past three years, in what one of them described as a sham trial.

Saudi Arabia: Women’s rights activist’s trial moved to terrorism court | The Guardian

Saudi Arabia has moved the trial of activist Loujain al-Hathloul to a special court that handles terrorism cases, a move condemned by human rights campaigners as a heavy-handed attempt to muzzle dissent.

Thailand: Law banning criticism of king revived in bid to curb protests | BBC News

Thailand has revived a controversial law against criticising the royal family in an attempt to curb months of anti-government protests.

Egypt: International condemnation over EIPR arrests | Egyptian Streets

The Egyptian government has drawn the ire of the international human rights community after its controversial decision to arrest three staff members from the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR).

Brazil: ‘Deplorable’ killing of Afro-Brazilian man shows need to address racism, discrimination | | UN News

The killing of an Afro-Brazilian man, and the widespread outrage it has sparked, underscores the urgent need for the Government to tackle racism and racial discrimination in South America’s largest country, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.

Palestine: UN agency for Palestinians runs out of money for first time | Al Jazeera

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said that, for the first time in its history, it has run out of money until the end of the year.

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