Violation
Under-Trial Prisoner Dies of Heart Attack in Pakpattan District Jail
Arifwala (HRNW) — An under-trial prisoner at Pakpattan District Jail died after suffering a heart attack, according to police and prison sources. The deceased was identified as 62-year-old Muhammad Amin. Police officials stated that a bogus cheque case had been registered against Muhammad Amin at City Police Station Arifwala, and he was imprisoned in Pakpattan…
Tribal Communities Protest Land and Rights Violations
Ambikapur, India (HRNW) — Thousands of tribal residents, farmers, and activists rallied in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja division against open-cast mining and alleged violations of forest and tribal rights laws. Protesters charged that clearances were granted using forged documents and demanded respect for legal protections like the Forest Rights Act and PESA. 👉 Help defend land and cultural…
India Unveils “Humanity-First” BRICS Presidency Amid Domestic Legal Backlog
New Delhi, India (HRNW)- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar today launched India’s BRICS 2026 presidency theme, emphasizing a “people-centric” global approach. However, domestic rights monitors have pointed to a contrasting reality: over 44,000 human rights violation cases currently remain pending with the NHRC. The contrast between international branding and domestic judicial delays has sparked renewed calls…
IRAN Death Toll Spikes to 646 Amid Total Internet Blackout
Tehran (HRNW)- The death toll from the current wave of protests in Iran has surged to at least 646 people, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). For over 100 hours, the Iranian government has enforced a near-total internet blackout to mask the scale of the crackdown. While some phone lines were briefly…
Sudan Civil Collateral and Mass Displacement
Khartoum, Sudan (HRNW) — As the internal conflict enters a new and deadlier phase, reports of ethnic cleansing in the Darfur region have resurfaced. International monitoring groups have documented the deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and water treatment plants, leaving thousands without basic necessities. The number of internally displaced persons has hit a…
Iran Internet Blackout and Lethal Crackdown
Tehran, Iran (HRNW) — The United Nations has issued an urgent warning regarding a “decisive” crackdown on protesters, compounded by a total internet blackout. With over 65 deaths reported since early January 2026, the communication shutdown is being used to mask systemic violations of human rights. Families are unable to track their detained relatives, and…
UN Report Warns of “Apartheid-like” System in West Bank
Ramallah, Palestine (HRNW) – A comprehensive new thematic report from the UN Human Rights Office has documented what it describes as the “systematic asphyxiation” of Palestinian rights in the occupied West Bank. The report details how Israeli laws and practices have created a dual legal system that resembles an apartheid structure. HRNW coverage of the…
Nationwide Internet Blackout Masks Escalating Crackdown
Tehran, Iran (HRNW) – Iran has entered its second week of a near-total internet blackout as authorities intensify their response to nationwide anti-government protests. HRNW sources confirm that the Iranian Judiciary has increasingly labeled protesters as “enemies of God,” a charge that can carry the death penalty. Human rights monitoring groups now report that the…
Reza Pahlavi Calls for Nationwide Protests Against Iran’s Government
Tehran (HRNW)- Exiled opposition leader Reza Pahlavi, son of former Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has announced his first organized nationwide protest movement against Iran’s current Islamic Republic government and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In his public call to action, Pahlavi urged the Iranian people to unite against the current regime and participate in coordinated…
Uganda Crackdown on political opposition ahead of elections
Kampala, Uganda (HRNW)- As Uganda’s national elections approach, security forces have escalated violence against political opposition, particularly supporters of Bobi Wine. Reports indicate tear gas and police brutality at campaign rallies, with multiple deaths and frequent obstruction of peaceful political activity. Human rights organizations describe the tactics as part of a broader campaign to suppress…