human rights

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On Friday, the Council of Europe's human rights commissioner warned that Serbia's rights situation had worsened, citing attacks on activists and journalists, shrinking civic space and alleged police abuses at protests.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania's human rights record, with US lawmakers calling for tougher action.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“For me, human rights in essence is about human agency,” Roth said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He told the three-judge panel that the court must not pay "lip service" to human rights, adding that the right to criticise state organs is protected by China's constitution.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

‘You believe in the struggle of my people for their human rights?’

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers