Human Rights and Human Rights Violations

Volkswagen and BASF Are Reconsidering Ties to Xinjiang, China

Volkswagen and BASF, two German giants, are reassessing their activities in the region, where the Chinese government has cracked down on Muslim minorities.

As a Son Risks His Life to Topple the King, His Father Guards the Throne

A student’s vow to overthrow one of Africa’s last ruling monarchs faces a roadblock: his own father, a soldier sworn to protect the throne.

Venezuela Expels U.N. Human Rights Agency

The agency has 72 hours to leave the country, marking a “drastic hardening” of conditions inside the South American nation.

The Detention of Rocío San Miguel Raises Human Rights Concerns

The detention of Rocío San Miguel, and her disappearance for many days, has Venezuelan human right activists concerned that they have entered a new era of repression.

At World Court, Israel to Confront Accusations of Genocide

Israel has categorically rejected the allegations being brought this week in the International Court of Justice by South Africa.