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Human rights

Turkey says EU comments on its rights record, judiciary are 'prejudiced, unfair'

China seeks extradition of five Uyghurs from Thailand

Ex-FIFA governance chief says president Infantino ineligible for re-election, members urged to act

Gianni Infantino successfully argued that his first spell in charge should not count towards a three-term limit because it completed an interrupted mandate.
Gianni Infantino successfully argued that his first spell in charge should not count towards a three-term limit because it completed an interrupted mandate.

Newborn among 15 killed as Myanmar military strikes maternity clinic and school, say sources

Vehicles passing an injured person following a Myanmar military air strike in September in Kyauktaw, Rakhine state.
Vehicles passing an injured person following a Myanmar military air strike in September in Kyauktaw, Rakhine state.

Oleshky ceasefire expires, Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region

Residents evacuated during a humanitarian mission from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, return to Ukrainian-controlled territory, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location October 31, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
Residents evacuated during a humanitarian mission from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, return to Ukrainian-controlled territory, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location October 31, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

UN says Yemeni staff member dies in Houthi custody, demands investigation

UN demands probe into death of its employee in Houthi custody

Mohammad al-Shami - a staff member of the UN Human Rights Office in Yemen - had been “arbitrarily held” by the Houthis since June 2024.
Mohammad al-Shami - a staff member of the UN Human Rights Office in Yemen - had been “arbitrarily held” by the Houthis since June 2024.

Russia, Ukraine say Oleshky demining operations complete, humanitarian operation to proceed

Smoke rises following an explosion during a demining operation conducted in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky.
Smoke rises following an explosion during a demining operation conducted in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky.

Pakistan court jails prominent rights couple for 10 years, family says

Federal Minister for Human Rights of Pakistan Shireen Mazari delivers a speech during a session of the UN Human Rights Council, which voted to hold an urgent debate about Russia's deadly invasion of Ukraine at Kyiv's request, amid widespread international condemnation of Moscow's attack, in Geneva, Switzerland February 28, 2022. Fabrice Coffrini/Pool via REUTERS
Federal Minister for Human Rights of Pakistan Shireen Mazari delivers a speech during a session of the UN Human Rights Council, which voted to hold an urgent debate about Russia's deadly invasion of Ukraine at Kyiv's request, amid widespread international condemnation of Moscow's attack, in Geneva, Switzerland February 28, 2022. Fabrice Coffrini/Pool via REUTERS

Russia, Ukraine say Oleshky demining operations complete, humanitarian operation to proceed

US first lady Melania Trump arrives to cast her ballot in the 2026 midterm elections at Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, October 24, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo
US first lady Melania Trump arrives to cast her ballot in the 2026 midterm elections at Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, October 24, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo

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