The Italian government is persistently demanding the release of journalist Cecilia Sala, who was arrested in Iran on December 19. Italy’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Riccardo Guariglia, met with the Iranian ambassador in Rome to advocate for her release and…
Italy’s government has summoned the Iranian ambassador in Rome to demand the immediate release of Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist detained in Iran. Sala, arrested on December 19, 2024, is held in solitary confinement and accused of violating Iran’s media…
The Syrian Civil War has resulted in the deaths of at least 528,500 people since its inception in 2011, with over 181,939 civilians among the victims, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). The report highlights that the…
In South Africa, hundreds of illegal miners remain trapped underground, prompting human rights activists to call for their swift rescue. Recent reports suggest that between 300 and 1,000 miners may still be deep within abandoned shafts in Stilfontein. Despite government…
Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty, following a parliamentary vote in December. President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the legislation on the last day of 2024. The death penalty, which had not been used since 2005, was still enforced for serious…
In his year-end address, Italian President Sergio Mattarella focused on the importance of peace, social justice, and the protection of human rights. He highlighted ongoing global conflicts, including the suffering of innocents in Gaza and Ukraine, and called for respect…
A court in Ecuador has ordered the arrest of sixteen soldiers in connection with the disappearance of four boys aged 11 to 15, whose charred remains were found near an air force base. Eyewitness footage reportedly shows soldiers taking two…
Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty, a decision praised by Amnesty International as a significant step forward for human rights. This move follows a parliamentary vote earlier in December, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa approving the law that re-sentences approximately…
In his New Year message, Archbishop Eamon Martin condemned the escalating violence in Gaza and the failures of the international community to protect civilians. He emphasized the need for a just peace that acknowledges the rights of Palestinians, while also…
An Argentine judge has ordered the arrest of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, along with ten associates, for systematic human rights violations. The request, backed by a legal team from the University of Buenos Aires, cites…
In Greece, children are singing traditional New Year carols as part of the festive celebrations leading up to 2025. The country’s political leadership, including President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, welcomed various groups at the Presidential Palace, while a significant message about human…
Protests in Belgrade are unlikely to cease as demonstrators maintain multiple demands, including accountability for those responsible for previous violence against them. Protesters plan to observe a moment of silence during New Year’s celebrations, dedicating one minute for each victim…
