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Chidi Odinkalu warns of risks posed by proposed NGO bill
Rights activist Chidi Odinkalu has voiced strong opposition to the proposed NGO Regulation Bill, calling it a severe threat to civil liberties and government accountability in Nigeria.
Nobel Laureate Dmitry Muratov Declares Victory Impossible for Putin in Ukraine
Dmitry Muratov, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist, argues that victory in Ukraine is impossible for Russia and warns of the heightened danger of nuclear escalation under the current leadership.
Examining the Controversial Passing of Chief M.K.O. Abiola Under Military Detention
A review of the suspicious death of Chief M.K.O. Abiola, who passed away in military custody following years of political imprisonment and systematic medical neglect.
US Immigration Enforcement Considering Electric Shock Gloves for Personnel
ICE is considering a $20 million contract to arm agents with shock-delivering gloves, a move facing heavy backlash from civil rights advocates.
Femi Falana Urges New Investigation Into M.K.O. Abiola’s Death
Senior Advocate Femi Falana is calling on the Federal Government to reopen the investigation into the 1998 death of M.K.O. Abiola, citing unresolved questions regarding his detention and security lapses.
Coalition of Human Rights Groups Opposes Proposed Foreign Aid Legislation
Five human rights organizations are pushing for the withdrawal of the Foreign Aids Bill, 2026, claiming it threatens civic space and the safety of rights defenders.
Palestinian Families Trapped by Settlers in West Bank Village
Two Palestinian families in the West Bank village of Qusra have been besieged by Israeli settlers, leading to severe supply shortages and urgent calls for military intervention.
Global Power Dynamics and the Application of International Law
A critique of how international law is selectively applied by Western powers, contrasting the defense of Ukrainian sovereignty with the treatment of Palestinian rights and the Global South.
Lebanon Ends Capital Punishment, Becoming First Arab Nation to Do So
Lebanon has officially voted to abolish the death penalty, becoming the first Arab nation to replace capital punishment with life imprisonment and hard labor.
US Human Rights Organizations Challenge ICC Sanctions in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
Four major human rights groups have filed a lawsuit in New York to challenge the Trump administration's sanctions against International Criminal Court officials and affiliated organizations.