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World News in Brief: Sexual violence in DR Congo, deaths in Ukraine and Russia, crime in Southeast Asia
- Inter Press ServiceProtection & Human Rights
UN Raises Alarm Over A Sharp Rise in Human Rights Abuses and Cholera-Related Deaths in Sudan
The United Nations has expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan throughout 2026, highlighting a significant increase in human rights abuses and cholera-related fatalities. Ongoing conflicts between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have led to civilian casualties, displacement, and hindered access to essential humanitarian assistance.
- The Guardian — Global developmentProtection & Human Rights
‘If a woman is killed, they say she fell, she took poison’: Pakistan’s devastating rise in ‘hidden’ sexual violence
In Karachi, Pakistan, a surge in domestic violence against women, including murders and sexual assaults, has been highlighted by the confession of a man who killed his wife after she denied him sex. This incident underscores a troubling societal acceptance of violence against women, raising concerns among local authorities and advocates for women's rights.
- The Guardian — Global developmentProtection & Human Rights
A bird has better protection than an Afghan woman. Welcoming the Taliban to Europe is a slap in the face | Fawzia Koofi
The European Union is inviting Taliban officials to Brussels despite ongoing human rights abuses in Afghanistan, particularly against women and girls. Over the past five years, Afghan women have faced severe restrictions, including bans on education and employment, leading to increased mortality rates and economic hardship. Activists are calling for legislative action to address gender discrimination.
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