human rights
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"The extractive industry is often exploitative and prone to gross human rights abuses that must be monitored and enforced," Julius Ogogoh, the director of the lobby group, told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
The Tates, who both deny any wrongdoing, sought a judicial review to challenge the CPS's decision to withhold the names of their female accusers at this stage, arguing it breached their human rights.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
"All these factors exacerbate vulnerability and raise serious concerns as to whether some of these deaths in ICE custody could have been prevented," said Turk, the UN high commissioner for human rights.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Several political leaders, civil society groups, and human rights organisations have expressed support for peaceful demonstrations, describing them as part of democratic expression protected under the country's onstitution.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
A human rights nightmare is occurring on our watch.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
