Violation
Pakistani Man Sentenced to 36 Years for Brutal Triple Murder in Spain
Morata De Tojana (HRNW)- Dilawar Hussain, a 44-year-old Pakistani national, has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for the murder of his landlord and her family in December 2023. The victims, two elderly sisters and their disabled brother, fell prey to an online love scam, which led to debts involving Hussain. After previously injuring…
UN Experts Condemn “Militarized Assault” on Birzeit University
RAMALLAH, Palestine (HRNW)- A panel of UN human rights experts issued a scathing condemnation today regarding a recent large-scale military raid on Birzeit University. Describing the event as a direct assault on the right to education, the experts detailed how security forces stormed the campus in broad daylight, using live ammunition and tear gas against…
Human Rights Organizations Raise Alarm Over Kashmir Leadership’s Treatment in Indian Courts
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (HRNW)- Global human rights organizations have expressed deep concern today over the alleged use of Indian courts against Kashmiri leadership in occupied Kashmir. A statement released today highlighted that Yasin Malik and other Hurriyat leaders are being denied medical facilities in jails, which constitutes a grave violation of the Geneva Conventions and the Universal…
Sanghar: IG Sindh Javed Alam Odho Takes Strict Notice Of Torture On 14-Year-Old Girl
KARACHI (HRNW): The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, has taken serious notice of an incident in the Chotiari area of District Sanghar, where a 14-year-old girl was allegedly subjected to torture by an influential individual. The IG Sindh has formally sought a detailed report from the SSP Sanghar regarding the facts…
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…