Malaysia charges filmmakers with blasphemy, drawing condemnation from human rights groups – JURIST

Malaysia charges filmmakers with blasphemy, drawing condemnation from human rights groups – JURIST

Two filmmakers of a film banned in Malaysia were charged on Wednesday with “hurting religious feelings” due to the contents of their film. Nine human rights organizations have condemned the criminal charges... Read more »
Russia Supreme Court labels LGBTQ+ movement ‘extremist,’ drawing international condemnation – JURIST

Russia Supreme Court labels LGBTQ+ movement ‘extremist,’ drawing international condemnation – JURIST

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned on Thursday the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to outlaw the LGBTQ+ movement in the country and label proponents of the movement “extremists” under... Read more »
US, UK and Norway issue joint condemnation of escalating violence in Sudan’s Darfur region – JURIST

US, UK and Norway issue joint condemnation of escalating violence in Sudan’s Darfur region – JURIST

In a collective statement released on Friday, the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK) and Norway expressed deep concern about escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, particularly in the troubled Darfur... Read more »
Lawmakers in Bosnia’s Republika Srpska pass ‘foreign agent’ law, drawing condemnation from EU – JURIST

Lawmakers in Bosnia’s Republika Srpska pass ‘foreign agent’ law, drawing condemnation from EU – JURIST

The EU expressed concern on Thursday over a decision by lawmakers in Bosnia’s autonomous Republika Srpska to pass a draft law that labels non-governmental organizations (NGOs) supported by foreign funding as “foreign... Read more »
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