Frontline Defenders
Human rights groups raise concerns on flawed investigation of 2020 Delhi riots
At least 18 activists were detained in connection to the Delhi riots. 13 of those arrested under various charges, including the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, are currently languishing in various jails in New Delhi
Tsunami causes ‘unprecedented disaster’ in Tonga, oil spill in Peru and other stories
Today we look at a major oil on Peru’s coast, the death of a Tunisian protestor injured in a violent police crackdown, and more
Pegasus used to spy on six Palestinian human rights activists, finds investigation
The investigation by Frontline Defenders revealed that the iPhones of the six activists were hacked using the Pegasus spyware from July 2020 onwards. Three of the activists were working with Palestinian human rights groups recently designated as terrorists by Israel
- Film on Gaza solidarity encampments is launched amid Trump’s crackdown on student activism
- European leaders press ahead with armament plans amid Ukraine peace negotiations
- Syrian interim government continues to attack Lebanon after reaching ceasefire deal
- In major blow against free speech, environmental group ordered to pay USD 667 million to pipeline corporation
- Panamanian workers mobilize against Social Security privatization
