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Afghanistan: thousands face enforced repatriation
Shakoofa Khalili and her family fled Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, hoping for resettlement in the USA. Along with thousands of others, they have been stranded in Pakistan, awaiting visas that may never come.…
Uganda: opposition leader ordered to appear in court
On 11 February a magistrate’s court ordered opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye to appear and explain his absence in a case where he is accused of inciting violence during 2022 protests against rising living costs in…
Global: Trump’s decision could be a death sentence for many women
Donald Trump’s reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule (GGR) has sparked widespread concern among activists and NGOs, who warn it will severely restrict healthcare access for women worldwide. The policy bars organisations receiving US funding from…
Ecuador: presidential election heads for runoff
Ecuador’s presidential election is headed for a runoff on 13 April. With 80% of the votes counted in the first round, incumbent president Daniel Noboa has secured 44.4%, and opposition candidate Luisa Gonzalez 44.1%. Gonzalez, a…
