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Human Rights
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UK Establishes Envoy Position to Assist Citizens Detained Abroad
The UK government has appointed former Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt as the first Envoy for Complex Consular Detentions to better support British citizens held overseas.
Family claims British man in Iranian prison receives two-year sentence extension
Family members report that Craig Foreman, a British national imprisoned in Iran, has had his 10-year sentence extended by two years for communicating with the media from his cell.
Two individuals executed in Iran over Islamic State ties
Iranian authorities executed Mohiyodin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani following convictions for their membership in the Islamic State and plotting terrorist activities.
Mother of Journalist Killed During #EndSARS Protests Seeks Release of Body After Six Years
Bosede Onifade, mother of journalist Pelumi Onifade who died during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, is pleading with authorities to release his body for burial following a successful DNA identification.
US-Based Nigerian Christians Urge Government to End Reintegration of Terror Suspects Without Trial
CANAN has called on the Nigerian government to halt the reintegration of terror suspects without trial, advocating instead for full judicial accountability and the dismantling of terror networks.
Saudi Arabia adjusts stance on LGBTQ travelers ahead of 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia is signaling a shift in its approach to LGBTQ visitors by allowing specialized travel tours as it prepares for the 2034 World Cup, though the nation remains socially conservative.
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo Confirms Nine Slain in Riyom Attack Were His Relatives
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo announced that nine family members were among the victims of a deadly weekend attack in Riyom, Plateau State, while calling for urgent security intervention.
Peter Obi decries fresh wave of violence in Benue and Plateau
Peter Obi has strongly condemned recent lethal attacks in Benue and Plateau states, urging the government to adopt a more proactive security strategy to end the cycle of violence.
Russian Opposition Figure Boris Nadezhdin Taken Into Police Custody
Boris Nadezhdin, who previously attempted to challenge Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, has been arrested by Russian police following his recent designation as a foreign agent.
CAN Applauds Rescue of Oyo School Victims but Urges Government to Continue Efforts
The Christian Association of Nigeria celebrated the rescue of kidnapping victims in Oyo State while demanding continued action for those still held in other parts of the country.