European diplomats in Belarus have condemned the trial of a Catholic activist in Minsk as “unfair” and “politically motivated.” Uladzislau Beladzed’s trial began behind closed doors at Minsk City Court on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Beladzed, who taught the catechism at the city’s
A Just Stop Oil protester delayed 4,000 plane passengers in a protest against the UK reaching the hottest temperature on record, a court heard. Cambridge University music student Cressida Gethin, 22, scaled a gantry above the M25 near Heathrow on July 20,
Human rights organizations in Venezuela on Wednesday demanded the release of a prominent attorney and activist whose detention last week has heightened concerns over the government’s use of repression against real and perceived adversaries. The representatives of several rights groups expressed concern
Lawyers for Cambodia’s ruling Cambodian People’s Party filed a lawsuit Monday at the order of the party’s leader, former Prime Minister Hun Sen, accusing a leading rights activist of defamation and seeking damages of half a million dollars. The complaint was filed
Smiling Greta Thunberg celebrated outside court today after her public order charge was thrown out after it was found police had imposed “unlawful” conditions during an environmental protest. The Swedish 21-year-old had been arrested at a protest outside the InterContinental Hotel in
LONDON (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg spoke defiantly about her mission outside court Thursday on the first day of her trial for refusing to leave a protest that blocked the entrance to a major oil and gas industry conference in London
Nominations for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize close on Wednesday, with entries including peace activists linked to conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. The Norwegian Nobel Committee keeps nominations secret, although some nominators may disclose their picks. The prestigious prize attracts over 300
A court of appeals in Thailand has given political activist Mongkhon Thirakot a 50-year prison term for insulting the monarchy. Mongkhon was found guilty in 25 cases, including 11 cases for which the lower court had acquitted him. The law on insulting
A well-known gay rights activist in Uganda who was stabbed by unknown assailants this week attributed the attack to what he described Thursday as a growing intolerance of the LGBTQ+ community fueled by politicians. The climate of intolerance is being exacerbated by
Steven Kabuye, a well-known gay rights activist from Uganda, has been hospitalized in critical condition following a stabbing. “Steven claims that these two guys’ intentions were to kill him not robbing and also claims that it seems they have been following him