Human Rights - Page 18

August 9, 2023

Over 2 dozen sub-Saharan migrants found dead near Libyan-Tunisian border

Libyan authorities reported the grim discovery of at least 27 suspected migrants from sub-Saharan Africa who lost their lives in the western desert near the border with Tunisia.

August 9, 2023

World Bank suspends new loans to Uganda over controversial anti-gay law

The World Bank has declared its refusal to consider fresh loans for Uganda following the country's enactment of an anti-gay law earlier this year, a move that has been widely criticized.

August 8, 2023

Riley Gaines shares video of ‘Save Women’s Sports’ bill protester appearing to throw water at legislators

Former NCAA Division I swimmer Riley Gaines shared a video of a "Save Women's Sports" bill protestor appearing to throw water toward legislators.

August 8, 2023

Refugees from Eritrea report of torture, sexual violence, forced labor during compulsory national service

Asylum-seekers from Eritrea, a country that has been accused of widespread human rights violations, said they experienced abusive conditions during their compulsory national service.

August 4, 2023

Kenyan doctors report that protesters were shot while running from police or attempting to surrender

Kenyan doctors believe many citizens were shot while running from police during the recent protests. The doctors say bullet wounds can prove this.

July 30, 2023

'Children are being trafficked': Speaker McCarthy warns how Biden's border policy put migrant kids at risk

A Congressional movie night screening of the 'Sound of Freedom' featured Speaker McCarthy and Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard discussing human trafficking.

July 29, 2023

Senate Republicans cite 'Sound of Freedom' to demand hearings on human trafficking, Biden's border policies

Senators led by Ron Johnson are citing the "Sound of Freedom" movie as they call for more hearings on human trafficking into the United States.

July 29, 2023

'Sound of Freedom' star warns it's a 'dangerous' time for children: They are 'in the crosshairs'

The appetite for child exploitation in America is rising and adding border security measures can help combat human trafficking, "Sound of Freedom" star Tim Ballard said.

July 28, 2023

'Sound of Freedom' star warns 'it's a dangerous time for children'

The appetite for child exploitation in America is rising and adding border security measures can help combat human trafficking: "Sound of Freedom" star Tim Ballard

July 25, 2023

Far-right activist Ammon Bundy ordered to pay millions in defamation lawsuit filed by Idaho hospital

A prominent far-right activist known for leading the takeover of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon, has been ordered to pay millions in damages following a defamation lawsuit.