Human Rights

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Opinion
Press Freedom
Pope Leo XIV Names Slain Journalists in World Press Freedom Day Address
In his Sunday Regina Caeli address on 3 May 2026, Pope Leo XIV condemned violations of media freedom and paid tribute to journalists killed in Gaza, Lebanon and Mexico, lending Vatican weight to a growing international concern.
By Léa Schmit3 May 2026
Politics
Myanmar
Myanmar Moves Aung San Suu Kyi from Prison to House Arrest
The military regime announced the transfer of the 80-year-old Nobel laureate, citing humanitarian considerations as international pressure on the junta intensifies.
By Marie-Anne Kayser30 April 2026
Politics
Myanmar
Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi to House Arrest in PR-Friendly Amnesty
The Nobel laureate has been transferred from Naypyidaw Prison to an undisclosed residence as part of a Buddha Day amnesty, days before the ASEAN summit. Her family says they have no proof.
By Marie-Anne Kayser30 April 2026