China: Jailed lawyer Yu Wensheng wins international human rights award | South China Morning Post

A jailed Chinese lawyer who defended other human rights lawyers arrested in a sweeping crackdown against activism has won an international human rights award.

Scotland: Human rights lawyer Debora Kayembe becomes first black rector at Edinburgh University | Edinburgh Live

A Midlothian woman who was driven out of her home due to racist abuse has now been appointed the rector of Edinburgh University.

Haiti: Judge accused of alleged coup plot released from prison | France 24

A Haitian Supreme Court judge who was arrested on charges of taking part in an alleged coup plot has been released from prison.

Tunisia: Lawyers protesting against police allegedly attacked by officers | The Guardian

Three lawyers are said to be recovering after being assaulted by police in the wake of protests in the Tunisian capital on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia: Prominent Saudi women’s activist released from jail | RTÉ News

Saudi authorities have released prominent women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul after nearly three years in detention, her family said, as the kingdom comes under renewed US pressure over its human rights record.

Thailand: Lèse majesté law abused to silence protesters | The Thaiger

Four prominent pro-democracy activists have been denied bail by the Bangkok Criminal Court and ordered into pretrial detention for allegedly insulting or defaming the Thai monarchy.

US lawmakers urge UK to help end complicity in war in Yemen | The Guardian

Senior US lawmakers have called on the UK to live up to its “moral responsibility” and help end both countries “complicity” in Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen.

Ecuador: Complaints of irregularities in elections | teleSUR English

The Latin American and Caribbean Election Observers Network has denounced the Ecuadorean authorities’ lack of foresight and planning for the voting process the country underwent on Sunday.