extrajudicial killings

Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity, vows to fight extradition. He denies condoning extrajudicial killings during his tenure as police chief, stating his role was to lead the anti-drug war, not to annihilate people. Meanwhile, officials indicate readiness to surrender him if required by law.

Police encounters in Odisha have surged significantly over the past two years, with statistics showing a sharp rise from four in 2024 to 19 in 2025. This year has already seen 10 incidents, with seven occurring in May alone, often resulting in injured suspects.

Odisha grapples with a disturbing rise in mob justice, from kangaroo courts to brutal lynchings, exemplified by the recent murder of a railway constable. Authorities are urged to act decisively against this growing vigilantism, with new legal frameworks like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita aiming to punish perpetrators of mob lynching severely.

Israel's parliament has approved a controversial law allowing the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly terror attacks, alongside a crucial national budget. Prime Minister Netanyahu backed the bill, which critics argue creates unequal legal tracks. This dual move comes amid ongoing regional conflict and rising violence in the West Bank.

Pakistani police released 290 Baloch activists who were arrested during a protest in Islamabad. The activists had traveled from Turbat to protest forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Baluchistan. The police used batons and water cannons to disperse and arrest the protesters. The use of force sparked nationwide condemnation and a sit-in outside the Islamabad Press Club. Balochistan has been the scene of a low-level insurgency by Baloch nationalists, who demand a greater share of the province's resources.

A three-member commission headed by former Supreme Court judge Santosh Hegde on Sunday began hearing on six different cases of alleged extrajudicial killing by security forces in Manipur.

US Congressman Brad Sherman urged Pakistan to end enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan and Sindh regions. He highlighted the case of MahRang Baloch, a human rights activist, whose father was abducted and found dead. Sherman emphasized the importance of addressing human rights breaches in Pakistan and warned that such practices could destroy the country's moral foundation.

Rahul Gandhi alleges the BJP is creating a riot-like situation in Delhi. This follows the Uttam Nagar murder of Tarun and concerns over Eid violence. The Delhi High Court has ordered police to make arrangements. Gandhi urges Delhi residents to resist provocation and unite.

The Baloch National Movement's human rights department condemned the extrajudicial killing of Shah Jahan Baloch, the brother of the disappeared Zahid Baloch. They called for international attention to address enforced disappearances and targeted killings in Balochistan and demanded justice and accountability for these human rights violations.

Vienna protest by AKIS and PTM condemned Islamabad's aggression in Afghanistan and extrajudicial killings in Pakistan. Ghossudin Mir blamed military for ethnic cleansing and demanded justice, accountability, and end to violence.

The Pakistani government announced that Shah Nawaz, a doctor accused of blasphemy, was killed by police in a staged encounter after surrendering for a fair trial. His body was subsequently burned by an enraged mob. This marks the second extrajudicial killing by police this month, prompting widespread condemnation and demands for justice from Nawaz's family and rights groups.

The Baloch National Movement's human rights department, Paank, has expressed alarm over the forced disappearance of 11 individuals and the extrajudicial killing of nine more by Pakistani forces in Balochistan. Victims such as Fayaz Jatag and Nisar Ahmed underline a severe humanitarian crisis that calls for global attention and urgent action.

Massive protests erupt in Turbat, Balochistan after four youth are killed in a fake encounter by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). Family members and political party workers join the protest with the corpse of Balaach Mola Balsh, who was already in CTD custody. The incident sparks a complete strike in Turbat. Human Rights Commission of Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killings in Balochistan. Lateef Johar Baloch criticizes the security forces for brutal atrocities committed in the name of Chinese projects like CPEC and Gwadar Port.