A UN human rights expert called Thursday for the Pakistani government to strengthen its protection of individuals with albinism, a marginalized group whose lived experiences are deeply shaped by a lack of societal awareness, severe health vulnerabilities from intense sun
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Canada mother sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter’s suicide
A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco state court on Thursday, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her 24-year-old daughter Alice to commit suicide.
The mother, Kristie Carrier claims that Alice spoke with ChatGPT repeatedly about…
UN rights experts condemn Taliban-Afghan government for arbitrary arrests and excessive use of force
UN rights experts on Thursday condemned the de facto Taliban government in Afghanistan for detaining 30 women for alleged dress code violations and using excessive force against protestors demonstrating against the restrictive dress codes in the city of Herat.
The…
Rights group urges accountability for RSF commanders who defected to Sudanese military
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday urged the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to ensure that Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders who have defected to the Sudanese army are held accountable for their alleged involvement in serious international crimes and human…
Kenya Law Society files contempt of court application against government
The Katiba Institute (KI), together with the Law Society of Kenya (the Law Society), filed a contempt of court application in the High Court of Kenya in Nairobi on Wednesday against the Kenyan government for “openly, wilfully, deliberately, and contumaciously…
HRW: New EU pact undermines right to asylum
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Wednesday that the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, set to come into force on Friday, creates harmful changes to the EU’s asylum system.
Originally adopted in 2024, the pact introduces stricter regulations aimed…
Canada moves to regulate social media and AI chatbots
The Canadian federal government introduced a bill on Wednesday to regulate social media and artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The bill seeks to require tech companies to act responsibly, regulating online harmful content. It also calls for establishment of a digital…
UN finds refugee numbers have dropped, but millions remain trapped
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported on Thursday that, for the first time in a decade, global forced displacement decreased in 2025. However, the figures remain significantly high, as millions of people continue to endure prolonged exile and face dire…
HRW criticizes Azerbaijan’s in absentia convictions of exiled critics over social media activity
Azerbaijan is convicting exiled critics in absentia based on online activity, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Wednesday, with sentences reaching up to 16 years in prison.
HRW reviewed eight verdicts issued against Azerbaijani nationals living in Europe and the United…