Death Penalty Crisis In Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, the use of the death penalty has increased sharply in recent years, causing strong concern among human rights groups. In 2025, authorities carried out more than 300 executions, including people accused of nonviolent crimes such as drug offences and peaceful protests. Some of those executed were foreign workers, and at least two [...]

Severe Rights Abuses In Eritrea

People in Eritrea face serious and ongoing human rights problems. Reports from the United Nations Human Rights Council say the government has committed crimes like torture, imprisonment, and forced labor for many years. Many citizens are forced into long and unpaid national service, sometimes for life, and even children can be affected. People who speak [...]

North Korea Human Rights Crisis

Recent missile launches by North Korea have gained global attention, but its long-standing human rights problems remain very serious and often ignored. On March 13, Elizabeth Salmón told the United Nations Human Rights Council that the country’s human rights situation has not improved and has even worsened over the past ten years. Her report suggested [...]

Vietnam Holds Tightly Controlled National Election

Vietnam recently held a national election to choose members of its parliament, called the National Assembly. About 79 million people were eligible to vote for 500 representatives from a list of 864 candidates. However, the political system in Vietnam is controlled by the Communist Party of Vietnam, and nearly 93 percent of the candidates were [...]

Tyre Empties As War Forces Civilians To Flee

An uneasy silence has settled over Tyre in Lebanon as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah grows stronger. Many people have left after Israel told civilians to move north, but some residents remain because they cannot afford to leave or do not want to abandon their homes. Empty streets and closed shops show how much life [...]

Iran–Israel Conflict Escalates With Deadly Strikes

Fighting between Iran and Israel has become more intense, with new attacks causing deaths and damage on both sides. Iran fired cluster missiles at central Israel, including areas near Tel Aviv, saying it was revenge for the killing of Ali Larijani. The attack killed two elderly people and injured others, while buildings and public places [...]

Thailand Parliament Set To Approve New Prime Minister

Thailand’s parliament will meet on March 19 to vote for a new prime minister after the general election on February 8. The House Speaker announced the date for the vote. The current caretaker prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, is expected to win because his party has formed a coalition with other [...]

Niger Rejects EU Call To Free Bazoum Amid Rights Concerns

More than two years after the military coup in Niger, former president Mohamed Bazoum and his wife are still being held without a clear legal reason. On March 11, the European Parliament passed a resolution asking for their immediate release and also raised concern about others detained after the coup. Niger’s government strongly reacted by [...]

Brunei School Launches Year-Long Anti-Bullying Program

In Brunei, schools are taking strong steps to fight bullying and protect students. Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (YSHHB) School has launched a year-long program called Hidup Tanpa Buli, which translates to 'Life Without Bullying'. The program focuses on all kinds of bullying, including physical, verbal, social, and online bullying. It aims to help students [...]

Morocco Among Least Religiously Diverse Countries

A new study by the Pew Research Center shows that Morocco is one of the least religiously diverse countries in the world. Almost the entire population is Muslim, and very few people follow other religions. This includes Morocco’s provinces in Western Sahara, where Islam also dominates. The study used a “Religious Diversity Index” (RDI) to [...]

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