The accusations against Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, the commander of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), stem from two separate incidents involving Fatlene Masupha and Sello Mabaleha. The allegations detail severe violations of human rights, including unlawful arrests and torture. Each case provides a harrowing account of the events that led to the lawsuits totaling M2…
The United Nations Condemns Strict Enforcement of Hijab Laws in Iran The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed deep concern over the reports of increasingly strict enforcement of mandatory hijab laws in Iran. These laws require women and girls to wear the hijab, a headscarf covering their hair, in…
UN Expert on International Solidarity Visits Denmark and Greenland The UN Independent Expert on Human Rights and International Solidarity, Cecilia M. Bailliet, has embarked on a ten-day visit to Denmark and Greenland. This visit aims to assess how Denmark’s international cooperation and development efforts contribute to promoting human rights both domestically and abroad. Focusing on…
Outrage over Forced “Virginity Testing” of High School Girls in Turkmenistan Turkmenistan’s authoritarian regime has sparked international condemnation after mandating “virginity testing” for female high school students in Balkan province, a move that violates fundamental human rights and underscores the government’s disregard for individual dignity. The practice, denounced by medical experts as ineffective and invasive,…
