Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic champion, has decided to stop her legal fight against track and field's sex eligibility rules. This decision comes after a long battle that spanned seven years and reached the highest courts. Her lawyer, Patrick Bracher, confirmed that they won't take the case further, even though they had a big win at the European Court of H...
After years behind bars, Alaa Abd El Fattah, a well-known Egyptian activist, finally walked out of prison. His release came after a presidential pardon, a move that many hoped would set a precedent for other political prisoners in Egypt. Abd El Fattah's journey to freedom was not easy. He spent most of the last 12 years in jail, with a brief break in 2019 before bei...
Ghana says it has sent back 14 African immigrants deported by the U. S. to their home countries. But lawyers for some of these immigrants say that's not true. They claim their clients are still being held in Ghana. This has caused a big disagreement between the Ghanaian government and the lawyers. Ghana's communication minister said that one person from Gambia has a...
A federal judge has raised serious concerns about the U. S. government's recent deportation actions. Judge Tanya Chutkan accused the administration of trying to bypass legal protections for individuals fleeing persecution. This came after a group of African migrants, including those from Gambia and Nigeria, were sent to Ghana. Some of these individuals now face the r...
A U. S. judge has put a hold on the Trump administration's plan to send back Guatemalan children who came to the U. S. alone. The judge, Timothy Kelly, made this decision after hearing that the government had given wrong information about the kids' parents wanting them back. The story starts with the Trump administration trying to deport 76 kids on August 31. They w...
A group of top genocide experts has made a bold claim: Israel's actions in Gaza might be genocide. The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) voted, and a big majority agreed. They said Israel's moves in Gaza fit the UN's definition of genocide. What's going on in Gaza? The experts pointed out Israel's attacks on hospitals, schools, and aid groups. Th...
A group of experts who study genocide has made a bold statement. They say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This group, the International Association of Genocide Scholars, has around 500 members worldwide. Many of them are experts in the Holocaust. Their statement could make Israel even more isolated in the eyes of the world. The group's resolution says Israel'...
Protesters recently made their way into a Microsoft building. They wanted to talk about a big issue. They are part of a group called No Azure for Apartheid. This group has been vocal about Microsoft's deals with the Israeli government and military. They want Microsoft to stop all contracts with them. Microsoft's president, Brad Smith, spoke to reporters after the pr...
In recent times, India has seen a surge in immigration raids. These raids have led to the detention of thousands of people. Many of these individuals are Bengali-speaking Muslims. They come from various parts of India, including Delhi, Assam, and Gujarat. The Indian government says these raids are necessary for national security. They point to a terrorist attack in ...
Rwanda has struck a deal with the US to take in up to 250 migrants. The agreement, confirmed by government spokesperson Yolande Makole, includes providing these individuals with job training, healthcare, and housing. Rwanda will have the final say on who gets accepted. The White House hasn't directly commented on the deal but mentioned ongoing talks with countries w...