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Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi tells UNHRC Pakistan is bombing its own people

Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi tells UNHRC Pakistan is bombing its own people

At the 60th UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi accused Pakistan of atrocities, saying Islamabad is responsible for widespread harm. Speaking as Counsellor at India’s Permanent Mission, he presented the allegations before the international body, framing them as failures that demand accountability and scrutiny. The remarks intensify diplomatic pressure at the UN over human-rights concerns.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
AI Act faces human rights backlash as welfare systems turn to algorithms

AI Act faces human rights backlash as welfare systems turn to algorithms

A proposed AI Act is being scrutinized as Europe worries that AI and algorithmic decision-making are becoming embedded in welfare and social safety nets. Critics say these systems can quietly shape eligibility and access to support, undermining social and economic rights unless safeguards, transparency, and accountability are strong enough to protect people from errors and bias.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Madurai court convicts nine policemen for custodial deaths ending impunity

Madurai court convicts nine policemen for custodial deaths ending impunity

A Madurai court has sentenced nine policemen for custodial deaths, marking a sharp turn in India’s fight against custodial violence. The ruling underscores that law enforcement cannot hide behind procedural protections when human rights are violated. Legal accountability, once elusive in such cases, appears to be gaining traction.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Pakistani forces accused of targeting Baloch women as enforced disappearances surge in Balochistan

Pakistani forces accused of targeting Baloch women as enforced disappearances surge in Balochistan

Rights groups in Pakistan’s Balochistan are raising alarm after reports of enforced disappearances involving women. Families claim two Baloch women were taken during separate security operations in Khuzdar and Kech, but say they’ve received no information about their legal status or whereabouts. The cases have intensified calls for accountability and transparency amid escalating human rights concerns.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Israel enacts death penalty default law for Palestinians convicted of terror offenses

Israel enacts death penalty default law for Palestinians convicted of terror offenses

Israel’s parliament passed a law making the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians convicted of terror offenses, a move critics describe as advancing a broader dehumanization campaign. The legislation, enacted on Monday, is framed by supporters as a response to terrorism, while opponents argue it targets Palestinians in ways meant to undermine their rights and humanity.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
China surveillance expansion and Uyghur crackdowns face mounting global scrutiny and fresh questions

China surveillance expansion and Uyghur crackdowns face mounting global scrutiny and fresh questions

Global attention is intensifying on China’s expanding surveillance capabilities and its repression of Uyghurs. The World Uyghur Congress spotlighted concerns as activists marked 36 years since the Baren Uprising, calling for justice. The scrutiny now extends to China’s new economic security framework, which many fear could further tighten global oversight and pressure.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Sweden plans deportations for immigrants failing “honest living” tests over debts and benefit fraud

Sweden plans deportations for immigrants failing “honest living” tests over debts and benefit fraud

Sweden is drafting an immigration reform that could allow deportation if migrants are judged not to meet an “honest living” standard. The proposal would target issues such as unpaid debts and benefit fraud, tying continued residency to responsible conduct. Rights groups warn it may weaken legal equality and restrict freedom of expression as the rules are applied.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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