Bookmark AsiaAsia PacificChinaGeneral NewsHuman rightsIslamWorld News US Research Firm and Two Individuals Face Sanctions from China for Reports on Xinjiang Human Rights Issues by Joshua Brown December 27, 2023 December 27, 2023 Summary of China’s sanctions on a US research firm and individuals for reporting on Xinjiang’s human rights issues.
Bookmark Cecil WilliamsCivil rightsGeneral NewsHuman rightsOrangeburgSouth CarolinaTrending NewsU.S. News Photographer Cecil Williams’ vision gives South Carolina its only civil rights museum by Madison Thomas December 27, 2023 December 27, 2023 Photographer Cecil Williams’ quest to preserve South Carolina’s civil rights history in a powerful museum.
Bookmark Alexei NavalnyGeneral NewsInternational NewsPrisonsRussia governmentVladimir PutinWorld News Imprisoned Russian politician Navalny is now in a penal colony near the Arctic Circle by Sophia Chen December 25, 2023 December 25, 2023 Prominent Russian opposition leader Navalny found in remote Arctic prison, raising concerns about his isolation.
Bookmark AfghanistanAsiaAsia PacificGeneral NewsTalibanWorld News Afghan schoolgirls are finishing sixth grade in tears. Under Taliban rule, their education is over by Sophia Chen December 25, 2023 December 25, 2023 A poignant account of Afghan schoolgirls’ struggle for education under Taliban rule and the dire consequences they face.
Bookmark Alexei NavalnyEuropeGeneral NewsPrisonsRussia governmentWorld News Navalny’s whereabouts are unknown and Russian prison says he’s no longer there, a spokeswoman says by Joshua Brown December 11, 2023 December 11, 2023 Alexei Navalny’s whereabouts remain unknown amid concerns for his well-being; details emerge about his transfer from prison.
Bookmark General NewsIran governmentNarges MohammadiNorway governmentOsloWomen's rightsWorld News Children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf by Madison Thomas December 10, 2023 December 10, 2023 Children of imprisoned Iranian activist accept Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf, highlighting her unwavering dedication.
Bookmark EuropeGeneral NewsHuman rightsIranMiddle EastWorld News Iran Prohibits Mahsa Amini’s Kin from Attending EU Human Rights Award Ceremony by Gabriel Martinez December 10, 2023 December 10, 2023 Iranian authorities ban Mahsa Amini’s family from attending EU ceremony to receive human rights prize; protests and crackdowns ensue.
Bookmark Andres Manuel Lopez ObradorGeneral NewsInternational NewsLatin AmericaMexicoMexico CityMexico governmentWorld News Mexico Prioritizes Identifying Falsely Reported Missing Cases, Neglecting Thousands of Genuine Disappearances by Joshua Brown December 8, 2023 December 8, 2023 Analysis of Mexico’s focus on identifying false missing persons reports, overlooking the plight of thousands genuinely disappeared.
Bookmark Beauty pageantsDaniel OrtegaGeneral NewsNicaraguaTrending NewsWorld News Nicaragua’s Miss Universe Win Highlights Political Tensions by Gabriel Martinez November 24, 2023 November 24, 2023 Analysis of Nicaragua’s Miss Universe win revealing political divides and government repression amidst celebrations and controversy.
Bookmark Beauty pageantsEl SalvadorElectionsGeneral NewsNayib BukeleWorld News El Salvador’s Miss Universe pageant drawing attention at crucial moment for president by Ryan Lee November 18, 2023 November 18, 2023 Exploring the Miss Universe pageant’s glitz in El Salvador while scrutinizing its impact on democracy and human rights.