Human Rights Watch Urges Malaysia to Halt Forced Deportation of Myanmar Refugees Amid Rising Persecution

The Malaysian government is facing intense international pressure to reverse its recently announced plans to forcibly repatriate approximately 5,000 Myanmar nationals currently held in immigration detention centers. Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a stern warning this week, stating that such a move would violate international law and expose vulnerable individuals to systemic persecution, torture, and […]

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UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Report Urges Accountability Amid Escalating Crimes Against Humanity and Systematic Deportation of Children

As the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation enters its fifth year, the international community faces a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice and accountability. A comprehensive new report from the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has cast a stark light on the continuing gravity of human rights […]

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UK government to ramp up deportation of illegal migrants following landmark migration pact with Nigeria

The United Kingdom government has officially announced a strategic initiative to significantly increase its detention capacity, a move designed to expedite the removal of foreign national offenders and undocumented migrants currently residing within its borders. This policy shift, confirmed by the UK Home Office via its official social media channels, comes on the heels of […]

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Thai Authorities Urged to Halt Deportation of Vietnamese Activist Le Chi Thanh Amid Transnational Repression Concerns

Human Rights Watch has issued an urgent appeal to the Thai government to immediately release Le Chi Thanh, a prominent Vietnamese anti-corruption activist, and to prevent his forced repatriation to Vietnam. The international rights watchdog warned that returning Le Chi Thanh to his home country would expose him to a high risk of arbitrary detention, […]

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