Myanmar Military's "Mass Atrocities": Daily Brief
Myanmar military's "mass atrocities"; Rohingya refugees prepare for monsoon rains and a "wave" of births following mass rapes; Russia ups its crackdown on peaceful protestors; India police shooting of protestors leaves 12 dead; Thailand should release 14 pro-democracy activists; Saudi releases one woman activist but 10 more people remain detained; Sweden overhauls rape laws; kids and human rights; Amnesty accuses Nigeria's military of war crimes in its fight against Boko Haram; and how Trump's words are "green light" for dictators and torturers.
A UN committee working to eliminate violence against women has asked the Myanmar government for information on the military’s responsibility for the widespread rape of Rohingya women and girls in northern Rakhine State. The committee of experts has only requested an "exceptional report" like this three times before.
Staying with the plight of the Rohingya, those living in makeshift camps for the displaced in neighboring Bangladesh are facing devastating monsoon rains which could destroy many shelters, just as scores babies conceived during brutal gang rapes are about to be born to survivors.
Russia is upping its crackdown on peaceful protestors, with around 1,600 people arrested over the past few weeks.
Indian authorities should promptly investigate a police shooting of protesters against a copper plant that left at least 12 dead and 80 injured.
Thai authorities should immediately drop all charges and unconditionally release 14 pro-democracy activists who peacefully expressed opposition to military rule.
Saudi Arabia has released the veteran women’s rights activist Aisha al-Manea following her arrest last week - alongside 10 others - reportedly on grounds of her poor health. The remaining activists, who have led campaigns for women's right to drive in the Kingdom, are still being held.
“Sex must be voluntary — if it is not, then it is illegal.” This is the straightforward language of a new Swedish law set to change the way rape and other sexual crimes are prosecuted in the country.
Ever wondered how young kids perceive human rights? This adorable video shows that children can have startlingly clear ideas about what's right and wrong.
Nigeria's military has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity including torture, rape and killing civilians during its fight against Islamist insurgency Boko Haram, Amnesty International has said in a new report.
And finally, sticks and stones can break my bones but words cannot hurt me? Not so, say some, who argue that the words of US President Donald Trump are serving as a green light to dictators and torturers around the world.