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Malaysia's human rights watchdog Suhakam has voiced serious concern following a Court of Appeal decision to maintain a stay on High Court orders related to Pastor Raymond Koh's enforced disappearance case.
Myanmar's government confirms detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a Red Cross official in Naypyitaw, providing the first public indication of her whereabouts since the 2021 coup that ousted her civilian government.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has written to Tunisian President Kais Saied requesting the release of political leader Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, citing humanitarian concerns in his personal appeal.
A senior Palestinian official has called on Malaysia to strengthen its advocacy for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, highlighting alleged abuses and calling for greater international pressure on detention practices.
The International Organisation for Migration warns that trafficking into online scam centres has become one of the world's fastest-growing forms of human trafficking, with criminals targeting educated job seekers across more than 80 countries through deceptive social media advertisements.
Myanmar's military-backed parliament has passed sweeping legislation allowing the death penalty for forced labour in cyber-scam operations, as the country grapples with explosive growth in transnational fraud networks targeting victims worldwide.
A people-powered international solidarity movement comprising over 500 activists from 20 nations has embarked on an overland journey from France towards the West Bank, combining symbolic gatherings with advocacy for Palestinian rights.
The Palestinian presidency has condemned escalating violence by Israeli settlers and military forces in the West Bank, citing four recent killings and attacks on civilians, hospitals, and villages. The statement demands international intervention.
Separatist rebels in West Papua have killed three indigenous Papuans in execution-style shootings, claiming they were military informants. The killings mark a dangerous shift in the insurgency's targeting strategy toward local populations.
Malaysian police are investigating a death that occurred while an individual was in custody, following allegations of mistreatment raised by the human rights organisation Suaram.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is reviewing the Child Act 2001 based on 159 recommendations from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, aiming to strengthen legal protections and implementation of children's rights.
United Nations experts have called for independent investigations into claims of undue interference with demonstrations highlighting Mexico's missing persons crisis during the recent World Cup football tournament.
The United Nations has called for impartial investigations into dozens of reported deaths in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during unrest preceding regional elections on July 27, while expressing concern over restrictions on civil liberties.
Malaysia's human rights commission has documented serious violations in the nation's prisons and detention depots, including assaults on inmates, degrading search procedures, and inadequate investigative responses by authorities.
Despite expanding to 48 teams, FIFA's promise of an inclusive World Cup fell short when strict US visa policies barred supporters and workers from attending, particularly from Muslim-majority nations.
Mexico has referred cases of Mexican citizen deaths connected to US immigration enforcement to the UN Human Rights Commissioner, signalling a shift from diplomacy alone to formal legal action against those responsible.
A man appeared before Sessions Court charged with sexually assaulting a teenage inmate at Sungai Udang Prison in early January, reigniting debate over prisoner welfare and institutional safeguards.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers fatally shot a 26-year-old man in Biddeford, Maine, after he allegedly attempted to flee during a vehicle stop. The incident has drawn calls for an independent investigation.
Transparency International Malaysia is calling on police and the Attorney-General's Chambers to disclose details of their investigation into the Durian Tunggal shooting and clarify when prosecutorial decisions will be made public.
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Malaysia's government has approved a RM15.77 million grant to SUHAKAM for 2025, representing a RM2.2 million increase from the previous year. The funding covers operational costs and the Office of the Children's Commissioner.
The government is considering a proposal by several MPs to access closed-circuit television footage from the Taiping Prison incident that resulted in an inmate's death. Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran supports the measure in principle but says legal complexities need resolution.
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Five officers at Taiping Prison in Perak have been charged with injuring inmates through alleged use of batons, raising fresh concerns about prison discipline and oversight standards.
An Israeli human rights organisation has raised alarm over the physical condition of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, following his transfer to an Israeli detention facility. Lawyers documenting his case report severe injuries and signs of abuse.
The Palestinian government has documented allegations of systematic human rights abuses in Israeli prisons, including torture and denial of medical care affecting thousands of detainees held without trial.
A Bangladesh tribunal has sentenced three police officers to death in absentia for their roles in killing demonstrators during the 2024 uprising that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. Additional officers received life sentences.
Indonesia's human rights commission has called on the government to halt military training for managers in President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cooperatives programme after five participants died during a 45-day course.