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[Adil Raja @soldierspeaks]

Primer ministro @andyburnham y secretario de Asuntos Exteriores @Ed_Miliband: ¿cuánto tiempo más permanecerá Gran Bretaña en silencio?**

Durante tres años, el padre de mis dos hijos y ex primer ministro de Pakistán, Imran Khan, ha sido brutalmente castigado por sus adversarios políticos, en una vendetta personal del jefe del Ejército, Asim Munir, que, según la ONU, equivale a tortura y que ahora está cobrándose un precio potencialmente fatal en su salud física y mental.

Ha soportado tres años de aislamiento en régimen de incomunicación. Desde hace casi diez meses su familia no puede contactar con él. Se le ha privado del contacto humano más básico y se le ha denegado el acceso a libros, abogados y médicos.

Los estándares internacionales de derechos humanos son inequívocos. Según las Reglas Nelson Mandela de la ONU, el aislamiento solitario que dura más de 15 días consecutivos está prohibido y equivale a tortura.

Él ha sufrido este trato no durante 15 días, sino durante tres años.

El propio Tribunal Supremo de Pakistán ha intervenido: ha ordenado tratamiento médico integral, acceso a su médico personal, visitas familiares regulares y llamadas dos veces por semana con sus hijos.

Sin embargo, esas órdenes se están desobedeciendo.

Esto ya no es simplemente un asunto político pakistaní. Es una emergencia de derechos humanos.

Tiene lazos profundos y de toda la vida con Gran Bretaña. Estudió en la Universidad de Oxford, capitanó el equipo de cricket de Oxford y pasó años jugando cricket de condado en Inglaterra. Su relación con este país se remonta a más de medio siglo. Sus actividades benéficas fueron reconocidas internacionalmente e incluyen la construcción del único hospital oncológico gratuito de Pakistán, así como una universidad.

Sus hijos, mis dos muchachos, Sulaiman y Kasim, son ciudadanos británicos. Se han visto obligados a ver cómo la salud de su padre se deteriora a miles de kilómetros de distancia, se les ha impedido visitarlo, se les han denegado visados, han sido amenazados públicamente por funcionarios del Gobierno con ser arrestados ellos mismos e incluso se les han denegado las llamadas telefónicas regulares ordenadas por un tribunal.

He apelado reiteradamente al Gobierno del Reino Unido para que intervenga. Los supuestos intentos de canales discretos han fracasado evidentemente. El anterior secretario de Asuntos Exteriores, @DavidLammy, me informó por escrito de que Gran Bretaña no intervendría si mis hijos, ciudadanos británicos, son detenidos cuando viajen a Pakistán a visitar a su padre.

@FCDOGovUK: Gran Bretaña debe hablar ahora de forma pública e inequívoca. Exigir que Pakistán cumpla con su propio Tribunal Supremo; restablecer el acceso médico de Imran Khan, su derecho a ver a su familia, poner fin a su aislamiento prolongado y respetar sus derechos humanos fundamentales.

Pakistán es un país de la Commonwealth. Gran Bretaña tiene una larga y orgullosa tradición de oponerse a la detención arbitraria, al trato inhumano y a la negación de derechos fundamentales. Esos principios significan muy poco si solo los invocamos de forma selectiva y los descuidamos cuando resultan incómodos.

Esta es una apelación al nuevo Gobierno de Burnham para que, por favor, haga ahora lo correcto.

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The International Human Rights Foundation mourns the loss of at least 67 lives in the Ceuta tragedy. We call on all governments to place the protection of human life at the center of their geopolitical decisions. No border policy can justify this cost. #Ceuta #Morocco #Spain

[Organisation internationale du Travail @OITinfo]

🔎 La santé mentale au travail est devenue un des défis majeurs de notre temps

📣 Face à cette urgence, l'@OITinfo appelle à des mesures fortes de protection sociale

🟡 La sécurité et la santé au #travail sont des droits fondamentaux❕

🔊 #Podcast 🔊 https://t.co/ntBzG7ph4m

[euronews @euronews]

Barcelona’s public prosecutor has opened proceedings against Rahola over allegations of incitement to hatred and complicity in genocide. #EuropeNews https://t.co/VjNvz2Fjsg

[Adil Raja @soldierspeaks]

“The NUJ is very concerned at unexplained incidents that have affected NUJ member Adil Raja. We urge the UK government to resist any attempt to extradite Raja and all forms of transnational repression targeting journalists. The government has a duty to protect journalists and ensure their human rights are respected.”

NUJ raises concern over raid on Adil Raja https://t.co/rfYHbcx4Wr

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Pedro Castillo urged the Peruvian judiciary to comply with the United Nations ruling demanding his immediate release. "To ignore it places the Peruvian State in open defiance," he declared. The former president is serving an 11-year, 5-month sentence for conspiracy to commit rebellion. @PedroCastilloTe

[teleSUR TV @teleSURtv]

🚨Pedro Castillo exhortó a la Justicia peruana a acatar dictamen de la ONU que exige su excarcelación inmediata. "Ignorarlo coloca al Estado peruano en abierta rebeldía", afirmó. El exmandatario cumple 11 años y 5 meses de condena por conspiración para rebelión. #Perú #ONU #teleSUR

[Luis F. Sánchez (✨⚖️✨) @LuisIus82]

Expresamos nuestra más profunda consternación y nuestro más sincero pésame por la tragedia provocada por el devastador incendio forestal declarado en Los Gallardos (Almería). ◼️

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#DerechosHumanos #España #Almería #LosGallardos #IncendioForestal

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Pleased to join the inauguration of the new @UNWTO headquarters in Madrid, #Spain, with such a strong celebration of multialteralism. Congratulations, Secretary General Shaikha Al Nowais.

Muchas gracias, Prime Minister @sanchezcastejon for your continued support to the whole @UN, including @WHO. Together, for a healthier, safer, more peaceful world.

https://t.co/0wqvu0E4Jd

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STATEMENT BY THE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION-IHRF

Subject: Urgent Concern Regarding Civilian Casualties in Pakistani Airstrikes on Afghan Border Provinces

The International Human Rights Foundation-IHRF expresses profound alarm over reports of Pakistani military airstrikes conducted overnight in the Afghan border provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar. According to local accounts, these operations have resulted in grievous civilian harm, including the destruction of multiple family homes and mass casualties.

Preliminary reports indicate the following:

· In Mandokhail village, Chamkani district, Paktia, an initial strike allegedly hit a civilian residence, killing an elderly man and a child. Witnesses further report that a subsequent strike targeted villagers who had gathered to render aid and conduct rescue operations, resulting in the reported deaths of 28 additional civilians and injuries to over 150 others.
· In Walwast village, Gayan district, Paktika, a residential home was reportedly struck, killing six civilians, the majority of whom were women and children.
· In Barolo village, Manogai district, Kunar, a civilian home was destroyed, causing extensive property damage.

Aggregate preliminary figures place the reported toll at no fewer than 38 civilians killed, including women and children, and 163 injured, with three family homes completely razed.

The IHRF underscores that the reported strikes on civilian dwellings and the alleged subsequent targeting of rescue personnel raise grave concerns under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), particularly the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution. The deliberate or indiscriminate attack on civilians and humanitarian responders may constitute serious violations of the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols.

The IHRF calls upon the Government of Pakistan to:

1. Immediately and transparently clarify the circumstances, legal basis, and targeting protocols governing these operations.
2. Cooperate fully with independent, impartial investigations into all allegations of unlawful civilian harm.
3. Ensure unfettered access for humanitarian assistance to affected communities.

Furthermore, the IHRF urges:

· The international community, including the United Nations and relevant human rights mechanisms, to rigorously monitor these developments, document all incidents, and support fact-finding missions.
· All parties to uphold their unequivocal obligation to protect civilians as the paramount priority in any armed operation.
· Prompt accountability for any violations of international law, including through appropriate judicial or investigative processes.

The IHRF reiterates that the protection of civilian life is not discretionary—it is a binding legal and moral imperative. We stand ready to assist in any effort to establish the facts, safeguard the rights of victims, and ensure justice for all affected families.

Issued by the International Human Rights Foundation-IHRF
29th June 2026

[Gustavo Petro @petrogustavo]

Colombia salva vidas en Venezuela. Todo el apoyo que podamos.

Está es la hora del desbloqueo de Venezuela, presidente Donald Trump.

[Adil Raja @soldierspeaks]

A masterclass by Dr. Yvonne Ridley @yvonneridley

"You cannot erase a legend by turning off the cameras; you merely turn him into an idea, and ideas do not decay in solitary confinement."

The House of Cards in Rawalpindi: Why Pakistan’s Judicial Overreach is an International Own Goal https://t.co/pu3NZivvOP

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) Condemns Shameful Life Sentence for Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shah by Pakistani Authorities

The Hague, The Netherlands – June 23, 2026 – The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) expresses its strongest condemnation regarding the reprehensible life sentence handed down by a Pakistani Anti-Terrorism Court to prominent human rights defender Dr. Mahrang Baloch and her colleague, Sibghatullah Shah .

This verdict is a blatant miscarriage of justice and a devastating blow to the rule of law in Pakistan. Dr. Baloch, a leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has been a fearless and peaceful voice for the Baloch people, courageously campaigning against enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and state repression in Balochistan . Her only crime is her dedication to exposing grave human rights violations .

The IHRF is deeply alarmed by the egregious procedural irregularities and denial of due process that characterized this “secret trial” . A proceeding that denies the accused the right to effectively cross-examine witnesses or present a proper defense, held in a “faceless court” on jail premises, cannot be considered a legitimate judicial process . This is not justice; it is a politically motivated weaponization of the judicial system to silence dissent and intimidate human rights defenders .

We echo the calls of Amnesty International and other international bodies, who have condemned this verdict as an affront to the right to a fair trial . The state’s cynical misuse of anti-terrorism laws to prosecute peaceful activism represents a dangerous escalation in the crackdown on fundamental freedoms in Pakistan .

The IHRF urges the Government of Pakistan to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shah, and to ensure their safety and well-being.

We call upon the international community, including the United Nations Human Rights Council, to:

1. Denounce this injustice and place Pakistan under close scrutiny for its escalating human rights violations.
2. Demand transparency in all legal proceedings against human rights defenders and a full investigation into the circumstances of this case.
3. Pressure Pakistani authorities to cease the persecution of peaceful activists and uphold their international obligations regarding due process and fundamental rights.

The IHRF stands in solidarity with Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Sibghatullah Shah, and all peaceful activists in Pakistan who risk their lives for justice and human dignity.

[Adil Raja @soldierspeaks]

"The tragedy, from Islamabad’s perspective, is not that others are conspiring against Pakistan. It is that Afghanistan has begun to behave like a state"

The Afghan Reckoning: How Pakistan Lost Its Strategic Depth https://t.co/mn8OOSw7ok

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International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF)

Urgent Statement on Pakistan-Administered Kashmir

For Immediate Release

The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) condemns in the strongest terms the Pakistani authorities' violent crackdown on peaceful protesters in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, which has resulted in over 32 civilian deaths, including at least one woman, between June 8 and 16, 2026 .

Escalation and Repression

The crisis was precipitated when authorities designated the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC)—a civil society movement advocating for political and economic rights—as a "proscribed organisation" under anti-terrorism laws on June 5 . This was followed by:

· Complete suspension of internet and mobile networks across the region
· Deployment of federal paramilitary troops
· Mass arbitrary arrests of over 100 activists and leaders
· Travel restrictions barring outsiders from entering the region
· Arrest of journalist Sohrab Barkat under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act

The IHRF has documented a recurring pattern of deadly crackdowns on JKJAAC protests, including violence in May 2024 and October 2025 that claimed multiple lives .

A Pattern of Systemic Violations

This crackdown is not an isolated incident but reflects systemic human rights violations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Despite nominal autonomy, residents are denied meaningful political representation—excluded from Pakistan's National Assembly—and political dissent is routinely suppressed through arbitrary detention, harassment, and violence . The denial of fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, assembly, and association, violates Articles 19, 21, and 25 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Pakistan is a signatory .

Demands

The IHRF urgently calls upon:

1. The Government of Pakistan and AJK Administration to immediately halt all use of deadly force against peaceful protesters, lift the internet shutdown, release all individuals arbitrarily detained, and lift the unlawful ban on JKJAAC
2. An Independent and Impartial Investigation into all civilian deaths, with full access for international observers, and ensure accountability for those responsible for unlawful use of force, including the alleged extrajudicial killing of activist Shahzeb Habib
3. Restoration of Communications and immediate reinstatement of internet and mobile services across the region
4. The International Community to pressure Pakistan to uphold its international human rights obligations and ensure protection of fundamental freedoms for all people in the territory it administers

The 2026 Regional Elections Context

Holding regional elections on July 27, 2026, while the territory's leading civil movement is outlawed, its leaders jailed, and communications blacked out, would be incompatible with Pakistan's international human rights obligations . The IHRF calls on authorities to facilitate peaceful assemblies ahead of the announced elections .

"Branding a civil society body as 'terrorist' on vague grounds, while simultaneously sealing the region from outside scrutiny, constitutes a disproportionate and unlawful violation of the right to freedom of association" .

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The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) is a non-governmental organization in special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, dedicated to the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide.

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Article 16 of the UDHR guarantees the right to marry and start a family, free from discrimination based on race, nationality, or religion. Marriage requires full consent from both parties.

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Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ensures everyone has the right to a nationality. No one can be arbitrarily deprived of their nationality or denied the right to change it. This safeguards personal identity and belonging for all.

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Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ensures everyone has the right to seek and enjoy asylum in other countries from persecution. This protection doesn't apply to non-political crimes or acts contrary to UN principles.

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Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ensures everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within their country’s borders, plus the right to leave any country and return to their own. This protects personal liberty and mobility.

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Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights protects you from arbitrary interference with your privacy, family, home, or correspondence, and from attacks on your honor and reputation. Everyone deserves legal protection against such intrusions. #HumanRights #IHRF