The use of a glitchy US government mobile application is exposing asylum seekers to danger in Mexico.

While trying to use the app-based appointment system, many are targeted by cartels and corrupt Mexican government officials. bit.ly/4b4NXdi

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Paris, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between France and China.

French President Emmanuel Macron should make it clear to Xi Jinping that Beijing’s crimes against humanity come with consequences.
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Amid widespread protests, university administrations should be careful not to mislabel criticism of Israeli government policies or advocacy for Palestinian rights as inherently antisemitic or to misuse university authority to quash peaceful protest. trib.al/BWqTePS

Relentless and devastating downpours have lashed Kenya in recent weeks.

At least 170 people have died and more than 200,000 displaced due to the floods. bit.ly/3ybht26

When Nepal’s Finance Minister Barshaman Pun presents the budget on May 28, he has an opportunity to extend the country’s Child Grant program.

Doing so would advance the economic and social rights of Nepali children, helping families across the country.
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Russian forces appear to have executed at least 15 Ukrainian soldiers as they attempted to surrender, and possibly six more who were surrendering or who had surrendered, since early December 2023.

These incidents should be investigated as war crimes. trib.al/9Yp7Ooz

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#Nigeria ’s military have announced that investigations into the #KadunaAirstrike that killed 85people have been concluded & officers indicted will be disciplined but more info on the investigation is necessary to allow transparency & trust in their efforts hrw.org/news/2024/05/0…

The Taliban authorities have not taken adequate measures to protect Hazaras and other communities at risk or provide assistance to survivors of attacks, though they are responsible for ensuring the safety of people in Afghanistan. hrw.org/news/2024/05/0…

Good news from #Nepal : This week the Minister for Women, Children & Senior Citizens announced that the govt would extend the universal #ChildGrant nationwide.

Now its crucial for the Finance Minister to include it in the upcoming budget. Our latest Human Rights Watch: hrw.org/news/2024/05/0…

At least 170 people have died and more than 200,000 displaced due to floods in Kenya.

Despite harsh lessons from seasonal rains in late 2023, Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately. bit.ly/3ybht26

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We are proud to announce that Zan Times has won the 2024 Human Rights Press Awards in “Newsroom in Exile” category for thier report on the growing numbers of women committing suicide under the Taliban repression. Congratulations Zahra Nader and the team! hrw.org/news/2024/05/0…