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Published on 11:42 GMT

Why Pakistan jailed human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari for 17 years

Imaan Mazari, a Pakistani human rights lawyer, and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha have been sentenced to 17 years in jail by a Pakistani court for their "anti-state" posts on social media. They were booked for "cyberterrorism" and " …

Source: The Federal - Neutral
Published on 12:52 GMT

Who Is Imaan Mazari? Pakistan Human Rights Lawyer Jailed for 17 Years Over ‘Anti-State’ Social Media Posts

New Delhi, January 26: A Pakistani court has sentenced prominent human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband to a combined 17 years in prison, a ruling that has intensified debate over shrinking space for dissent and civil liberties in Pakistan. An …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on 09:01 GMT

Who is Imaan Mazari? Human Rights lawyer, critic of Asim Munir’s army, now jailed for 17 years in Pakistan due to…

A court in Pakistan has sentenced well-known human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband to a total of 17 years in prison over social media posts described by authorities as ‘anti-state’. The case has drawn renewed attention to concerns about …

Source: News24 - Neutral
Published on 11:37 GMT

World News | Balochistan 'turned into Vast Prison,' Says BYC Report Documenting Disappearances, Killings

Quetta [Pakistan], January 26 (ANI): Balochistan has effectively been transformed into a "vast prison" and an "even larger death cell," the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) said while releasing its annual human rights report for 2025, …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on 17:10 GMT

World News | No More Hostages in Gaza, Confirms Israel

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 26 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Monday announced that there were officially no more Israeli hostages in Gaza. Ran Gvili, a slain Israeli police officer's mortal remains have been identified and will be returned …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on 10:34 GMT

UN expert group on enforced disappearances to review 1063 cases from 37 countries at 138th session

OHCHR GENEVA – The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances will hold its 138th session from 26 to 30 January 2026. Due to the United Nations regular budget liquidity situation, the session will take place online exceptionally. During the …

Source: The National Tribune - Center-left
Published on 13:36 GMT

Balochistan 'turned into vast prison,' says BYC report documenting disappearances, killings

Quetta [Pakistan]: Balochistan has effectively been transformed into a "vast prison" and an "even larger death cell," the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) said while releasing its annual human rights report for 2025, according to The …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Jan 25, 2026

Pakistan human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha sentenced to 17 years over social media posts

A sessions court in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday sentenced human rights lawyer Iman Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, fellow lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha, to a combined 17 years imprisonment on multiple charges related to controversial social media posts …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2026

Katsina family mourns son’s two-year disappearance after military arrest

The family of Yahaya in Kurami Village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, has been left in distress since their son, then 22, allegedly disappeared after being taken from the community on the instruction of the village head over two years ago. …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 25, 2026

Houthis Launch Abduction Campaign Targeting Palestinians in Sana’a

Sana’a —The Houthi militia has carried out a wave of abductions targeting several Palestinians residing in the Yemeni capital, Sana’a, in an incident that has sparked widespread condemnation from human rights groups and reignited questions about the group’ …

Source: Yemen Online - Pending
Published on Jan 25, 2026

Israeli soldier fakes kidnapping of Palestinian to extort family

An Israeli soldier allegedly tried to extort money from a Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank by staging the kidnapping of one of their relatives, Israeli Army Radio reported. The soldier, who serves as a prison guard in the army police unit, was …

Source: Middle East Eye - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 24, 2026

Baloch activists take human rights battle to Dutch Parliament

A delegation of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) met members of the Dutch Parliament to raise concerns over what it described as persistent and grave human rights violations in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The delegation highlighted Pakistan’s human …

Source: India Blooms - Center-right
Published on Jan 24, 2026

Pakistan sentences human rights activist to 17 years over anti-state posts

By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (Reuters) – A Pakistani court on Saturday convicted a human rights activist and lawyer, Imaan Mazari and her ‍husband on charges of anti-state social media posts, handing them sentences totalling 17 years, a court order …

Source: WZUU - Michigan - Pending
Published on Jan 24, 2026

Strong laws, weak implementation: Pakistan’s human rights crisis is one of enforcement, not intent

By Adnan Ahmad Javed Pakistan does not suffer from a shortage of human rights laws. It suffers from the far more difficult challenge of translating those laws into everyday reality.The country’s constitutional and legal framework for human rights is …

Source: Pakistan Today - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 23, 2026

UN Human Rights Council to hold emergency session on Iran protest crackdown

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an emergency session on Friday to discuss the “alarming violence” used in Iran against anti-regime protesters, while a group of states will call on UN investigators to document alleged abuses for future …

Source: The Times of Israel - Right-wing
Published on Jan 24, 2026

UN Human Rights Council launches Iran probe

Urgent investigation into Iran launched from the UN in Geneva Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share …

Source: Swissinfo - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 25, 2026

Protests erupt in Balochistan over enforced disappearances by Pakistani security forces

Families of six Baloch individuals, including women and minors, have been protesting in Hub, Balochistan, demanding the release of their loved ones taken by Pakistani security forces. They staged a demonstration outside the Lasbela Press Club in Hub, …

Source: The News Mill - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2026

World News | Protests Erupt in Balochistan over Enforced Disappearances by Pakistani Security Forces

Balochistan [Pakistan] January 25 (ANI): Families of six Baloch individuals, including women and minors, have been protesting in Hub, Balochistan, demanding the release of their loved ones taken by Pakistani security forces. They staged a demonstration …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 24, 2026

Human Rights organizations denounce Moroccan occupation’s “arbitrary and discriminatory” measures against Sahrawi ...

Occupied El Aaiun, January 23, 2026 (SPS) — Sahrawi human rights organizations have denounced the Moroccan occupation’s arbitrary and discriminatory measures against Sahrawi activists and human rights defenders, considering restrictions on their movement …

Source: Sahara Press Service - Gov't Propaganda

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Eden Gordon Media Amplifies Stories of Faith Through Authors and Christian Leaders at NRB Convention

Eden Gordon Media and “The All-American Book Club” Amplify Authors, Leaders, Speakers, and Advocates Standing for Faith and Freedom in the U.S. and Abroad WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eden Gordon Media …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 16:55 GMT

Dinant Strengthens Anti-Corruption Framework with FCPA Training by Foley Hoag

Executive Compliance Program Part of Broader Ethics & Governance Upgrade TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dinant has reinforced its commitment to the highest international standards of corporate governance and …

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Published on January 25, 2026 - 21:20 GMT

ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update

Emergency medical care In Aleppo, the ICRC has delivered life-saving medical supplies to Al-Razi Hospital, sufficient to treat at least 50 severely wounded patients. Additionally, five first aid kits and consumable items were provided to the Emergency …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 17:52 GMT

Billionaire wealth jumps three times faster in 2025 to highest peak ever, sparking dangerous political inequality

Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people Billionaire wealth jumped by over 16 per cent in 2025, three times faster than the past five-year average, to $18.3 trillion – its highest level in …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 10:39 GMT

Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing

“Over one hundred cases of missing persons were clarified in 2025. Tragically, the fate of nearly 10,000 people remains unknown since the conflict in the 1990s,” said Ariane Bauer. “The Serbian authorities, working in cooperation with others in the region, …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment

Since December, the ICRC has been providing more tents to boost the capacity of Fizi General Referral Hospital to treat wounded people. On 10 January, an ICRC emergency surgical team was sent to the hospital to help local staff cope with the influx of …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland

In 2025, for the second year running, conflict was the main driver of displacement in Somalia, uprooting more than 200,000 people from their homes, according to humanitarian data tracking population movements [1]. Military operations, including sustained …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda’s IHL Moot Court Winners

Luwaga John Eliane, Lubogo Michelle and Sandra Nakiganda law students at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) represented Uganda in the African International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition in Kenya upon their success in nationals. “This year’s …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 19:18 GMT

Options For All Launches “You Better Werk,” a Recovery-Informed Path Back to Work

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Options For All, in partnership with Stepping Stone of San Diego, announced the soft launch of You Better Werk, a new employment-focused program designed to support individuals …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

iHope Surpasses 3,000 Children Supported Through Global Genomic Testing Network

Expecting Growth in 2026 SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Genetic Alliance announced today that the iHope program has now supported more than 3,000 children through clinical whole-genome and exome sequencing, …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 18:32 GMT

Cerebral Palsy Foundation Convenes Global Leaders for Breakthrough Summit Accelerating Detection, Prevention & Cure

Summit marks a decisive shift from managing cerebral palsy to transforming outcomes through aligned science, collaboration, and urgency NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

ACE Calls on Federal and Provincial Ministers to Have an Honest Conversation About the Future of Childcare in Canada

With program needing $60 billion annually, association calls for practical reforms that put families first CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As federal and provincial ministers convene in Ottawa this week to …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Gil Gillenwater Receives International Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®!

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2026 Independent Press Award recognized "Hope on the Border" by Gil Gillenwater in the category of Book Interior Design Nonfiction as the winner. The …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

Emmy-Winning Director Taj Paxton Returns with ‘The Rise’ on Peacock, Capturing the Evolution of Women's Sports

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Taj Paxton, a five-time Emmy-winning director, writer, and producer known for her innovative storytelling in documentary filmmaking, returns to direct “WNBA 2024: The Year …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 17:01 GMT

RootsAlert.com Strengthens Independent Digital Journalism With Focus on Timely, Transparent News

Delivering Transparent, Fact-Based Reporting With a Focus on Grassroots and Regional Stories RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH, INDIA, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RootsAlert.com, an independent digital news platform, continues to expand its …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

TAHAN Music Co. Releases 'She Has a Name' A Post-Christmas Country Story That Calls Courage Back Into the Conversation

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We just wrapped the Christmas season, and for a moment the world slowed down long enough to sing about a baby, a mother, and a miracle. Then the decorations came down, the calendar …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Dr. Michael C. Threatt Joined the Mental Health & Affordable Housing Panel Discussion at the 2025 NCHADA Fall Conference

SHA CEO discusses using PBVs for Supportive Housing Development and applying the DG3 Repositioning Study to help achieve SHA’s Roadmap 2030 development goal SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The North Carolina …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

GoldenDoodle AI Launches as First Trauma-Informed AI Platform for Mission-Driven Organizations

GoldenDoodle AI: The first trauma-informed AI platform purpose-built for mission-driven organizations. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GoldenDoodle AI, a generative artificial intelligence platform built to …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Free Speech Coalition Announces Support for OpenAge Initiative and Adoption of AgeKeys for User-Centric Age Assurance

Free Speech Coalition announces support for OpenAge Initiative and Industry Adoption of AgeKeys as Privacy-Preserving and Cost-Effective Age Assurance WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Free Speech …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Statement of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers on the Rule of Law, Protest, and the Use of Government Force

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The killing of Renee Nicole Good, an unarmed woman shot during an immigration-related operation in Minneapolis, demands that the Nation stop and confront a hard truth. The …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 08:49 GMT

National 'Take the Pledge Day' Thursday January 29 ...Americans Being Asked to Support Democracy & Constitution

Renew Democracy 250 is calling on all Americans to personally pledge to defend American democracy and Constitution no matter what their political affiliation LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contact: Steve …

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Published on January 26, 2026 - 08:03 GMT

Professional Chinese Agency Enhances Reliable Certified Translation Services to Meet Global Demand

SHANGHAI, SHANGHAI, CHINA, January 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Communication across linguistic boundaries has become an essential element of global commerce, making efficient and accurate translation services a necessity for businesses operating or …

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Published on January 25, 2026 - 20:39 GMT

CA Governor GOP Candidate Jon Slavet Calls for Immediate Pullback of ICE Operations in Wake of Minnesota Tragedy

Slavet: “Demand a pause. Demand accountability. Restore the balance between Federal authority and state responsibility." PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Republican gubernatorial candidate Jon …

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Published on January 25, 2026 - 17:10 GMT

Outrage Is Not a Strategy: Safe Activism Requires Strategy

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Outrage Is Not a Strategy: Free Training on Protest Safety and Emotional Regulation Tuesday, January 27 | Free | 2-Hour Virtual Training (ET) | …

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Published on January 25, 2026 - 17:08 GMT

University of the People Expands MBA Program in Arabic and English, Aiming to Enroll Thousands More Learners Worldwide.

University of the People Expands Prestigious MBA Program in Arabic and English, Aiming to Enroll Thousands More Ambitious Learners Worldwide. MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- University of the People Expands …

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Published on January 25, 2026 - 13:27 GMT

More Wisconsin Home Sellers Question Traditional Real Estate Marketing Models

Most agents rely on outdated listing tactics. One Southwest Wisconsin real estate advisor shows how targeting the right buyers puts sellers back in control. VERONA, WI, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wisconsin Real Estate …

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Published on January 25, 2026 - 12:57 GMT

New Book The Rebuilt Woman Offers a Blueprint for Healing, Empowerment, and Legacy After Domestic Violence

Therapist, survivor, and author Dawn Williams launches a powerful guide to help women transform their trauma into triumph, rebuilding mind, body, soul. QLD, AUSTRALIA, January 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Therapist, …

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Published on January 25, 2026 - 21:20 GMT

ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update

Emergency medical care In Aleppo, the ICRC has delivered life-saving medical supplies to Al-Razi Hospital, sufficient to treat at least 50 severely wounded patients. Additionally, five first aid kits and consumable items were provided to the Emergency …

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