AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJudicial Independence: UN experts condemned Somalia’s dismissal of Chief Justice Baashe Yusuf Ahmed, demanding his reinstatement and accusing the government of using security forces to intimidate judges. Enforced Disappearances: A Kenyan court barred police from arresting or detaining lawyer Abshir Abdi and his friend while it considers whether they can testify about their 11-day abduction. Transnational Repression: A Safeguard Defenders report alleges China operates 1,247 overseas liaison points in 91 countries to monitor diaspora communities and suppress dissent. Migrant Workers: More than 15,600 temporary foreign workers in Canada sought permits to leave abusive jobs in 2025; officials approved over 9,800 applications, while advocates warn delays can leave workers at risk. Forced Conscription: Mothers in Addis Ababa told The Globe and Mail their sons were seized in raids and forced into the army, amid fighting in the north. Religious Freedom: A report says speakers at a large Pakistani conference called for discrimination against Ahmadis, including exclusion from public employment and Muslim cemeteries. UN Accountability: The United States is set to become the first country to skip a UN review of its human rights record, drawing criticism.
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