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addressing the plight of those with no legal identity — Global Issues
Percy Santos, a visually impaired college student in Honduras, recently received his digital ID card from the government. “The new…
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Rule of law stands between peace and ‘brutal struggle for power’ – Guterres — Global Issues
“From the smallest village to the global stage, the rule of law (ROL) is all that stands between peace and…
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UK says Hong Kong freedoms continue to erode, drawing China anger | Politics News
The United Kingdom has reiterated its concern over China’s approach to Hong Kong, accusing Beijing of eroding the territory’s rights…
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US extends temporary deportation protection to Somali citizens | Armed Groups News
Washington says armed conflict and humanitarian crisis in Somalia make it impossible for citizens to return safely. The United States…
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El Salvador renews state of emergency as gang crackdown continues | Politics News
Government says emergency measures have led to drop in murders, but rights groups raise concerns about reported abuses. El Salvador’s…
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UN calls for probe into killing of two Honduran environmentalists | Environment News
Two environmental activists were killed on Saturday after they opposed an open-pit iron oxide mine in a reserve. United Nations…
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Syrian refugee who lived in airport gains Canadian citizenship | Refugees News
Wednesday marks a long-awaited milestone for Syrian refugee Hassan Al Kontar. After years of uncertainty – including seven months spent…
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New US border policy poses risk to fundamental rights, warns UN’s Türk — Global Issues
Taking aim at the expected rise in so-called “expedited removals” from the United States, Mr. Türk also criticised the intention…
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Guantanamo at 21: Advocates renew calls for closing US prison | Human Rights News
Since the chaotic withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan in 2021, President Joe Biden and his top aides have…
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UN rights office calls for probe into protestor deaths — Global Issues
“We are very concerned at the rising violence in Peru, which on Monday 9 January saw one of the deadliest…
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