Rights groups press new U.S. Congress to restore aid, oversight
Democratic election victories raise hopes for international institutions, but presidential powers could limit a U.S. shift.
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee honors the South African jurist for advancing international law and accountability.
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HRW says global rights under strain and warns of U.S. ‘authoritarianism’
Human Rights Watch urges rights-respecting democracies to coordinate as U.S. and other powers weaken global norms.
Trump dismisses evidence on Khashoggi killing, secures $1 trillion
A U.S. intelligence report determined that the crown prince had approved of a plan to "capture or kill" Khashoggi.
U.N. cybercrime accord signed in Hanoi draws concerns over rights
The agreement establishes the first universal legal framework for international cooperation against digital offenses.
U.N. rights office says Congo conflict abuses may amount to war crimes
The U.N. human rights chief said Congo's violence has reached “alarming levels” from the parties' brutal tactics.
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Israel follows U.S. retreat from U.N. as Gaza faces 'ethnic cleansing' plans
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