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RSF-Linked Coalition Declares Rival Rule In Sudan

On July 1, the Tasis alliance in Sudan announced the creation of a new governance council. Formed in February in Nairobi, this coalition includes armed groups, political parties, and civil society organizations allied with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Its goal is to establish a rival government to the army-backed one in Port Sudan. RSF [...]

Succession Plans Stir Tensions In South Sudan

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, 73, recently traveled to the UAE for medical tests, raising fresh concerns about his health. Analysts believe a plan is underway to prepare for his succession, with businessman Benjamin Bol Mel being positioned as his likely replacement. Bol Mel, once sanctioned by the U.S. for corruption, has been promoted to [...]

Unsafe Conditions For Migrant Workers In Saudi Arabia

Many migrant workers in Saudi Arabia are dying in preventable workplace accidents, such as falls, electrocution, and heat-related incidents, especially with the growing construction for the 2034 FIFA World Cup and other large projects. Authorities have been criticized for failing to protect workers, investigate deaths properly, or ensure fair and timely compensation to families. In [...]

UN Rejects Eritrea’s Bid To End Rights Scrutiny

The UN Human Rights Council rejected Eritrea’s attempt to stop international monitoring of its human rights record. Eritrea had proposed ending the role of the UN special rapporteur, claiming its rights issues were minor and due to limited resources. However, 25 countries voted against Eritrea’s proposal, and the mandate was renewed for another year. The [...]

Afghan Returnees Face Danger And Hardship

Afghan returnees face danger and hardship in Afghanistan, especially since the Taliban took power in 2021. Many are sent back from countries like Pakistan, Iran, Turkiye, and some in Europe, even though Afghanistan is still unsafe. The Taliban’s strict rules, especially against women and minorities, make life very hard. Women are banned from school, most [...]

Majority of Youth Say Mob Justice Rising in Bangladesh

A recent youth-focused survey conducted by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (Sanem) and ActionAid Bangladesh reveals that 71.5% of young respondents believe mob justice is becoming a normal part of life in Bangladesh. The study surveyed 2,000 individuals aged 15 to 35 across the country from May 20 to May 31, 2025. The [...]

Cambodia Foils 59 Human Trafficking Cases, Rescues 118 Victims

In the first half of the year, Cambodia's General Department of Immigration intercepted 59 suspected human trafficking cases involving 118 victims—mostly Cambodian women lured into illegal marriages with foreign men. With help from Chinese authorities, many were rescued. Lt. Gen. Sok Veasna said officers used behavioral profiling to detect victims, who were often manipulated through [...]

Grassroots Efforts in East Lombok Tackle Child Marriage

Indonesia: Child marriage continues to be a significant problem in various areas of Indonesia, particularly in East Lombok, despite the government establishing 19 years as the legal minimum age for marriage. The ongoing occurrence of these cases underscores the critical need for enhanced public education and grassroots initiatives to better safeguard women and children. Efforts [...]

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