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US imposes sanctions on dozens around the world over human rights violations
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on dozens of people across several countries, including in Afghanistan, China and Iran, cracking down on ... World News -
‘No winners’ in war where thousands of children killed, UN committee says
The committee calls for an end to the devastating harm being wreaked on children’s lives in the occupied Palestinian territory. We add our voice to those calling for an immediate ceasefire, the UN committee says World News -
Top UN human rights official resigns over ‘textbook case of genocide’ in Gaza
The director of the UN’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has resigned over the organization’s response to the humanitarian crisis ... Middle East -
UN Rights Council initiates investigation into Sudan abuses
The UN Human Rights Council voted Wednesday to set up an independent fact-finding mission to probe alleged rights abuses in Sudan’s brutal ... World News -
UN voices alarm over Niger leader’s reported ‘inhuman’ detention conditions
The United Nations’ rights chief voiced alarm Friday at the worsening conditions facing Niger’s detained leader and his family, warning they could ... North Africa -
US officials to meet Taliban representatives in Qatar this week
US officials will meet Taliban representatives and “technocratic professionals” from key Afghan ministries during a visit to Doha this week, the State ... Gulf -
Fighting kills at least 20 in South Sudan displaced peoples camp
At least 20 people have died in fighting in a camp for displaced people in South Sudan, a medical aid group said on Friday.Tensions started rising ... North Africa -
UK government plans to rewrite human rights law; critics cry foul
The British government on Wednesday unveiled plans for a Bill of Rights it says will strengthen free speech and the power of Parliament – but that ... World News -
At least 750 killed in north Ethiopia in second half of 2021: Rights body
At least 750 civilians were killed or executed in Ethiopia’s Amhara and Afar regions in the second half of 2021, the country’s rights body said Friday ... World News -
Israeli troops demolish homes of Palestinian accused of carrying out attack
The Israeli military said Tuesday it has demolished the homes of two Palestinians accused of carrying out a deadly shooting attack in the occupied ... Middle East -
Iran executes Kurdish prisoner: Rights group
Iran has executed a Kurdish man for armed rebellion despite international pressure for his life to be spared, activists said Monday, after a trial ... Middle East -
Qatar not investigating or reporting all work-linked deaths: ILO
Qatar is not adequately investigating and reporting worker deaths including unexplained fatalities among seemingly healthy laborers, the International ... Gulf -
UN rights chief calls for Sudan military to step back
The top UN human rights official on Friday called on Sudan’s military leaders to step back following a coup, also denouncing the arrest and detention ... Middle East -
Activist says two NGO staff arrested as South Sudan crackdown deepens
Two employees of a South Sudan pro-democracy group were arrested on Wednesday, the non-profit’s chief said, warning of a widening crackdown on rights ... Middle East -
World in worst ‘cascade of human rights setbacks in our lifetimes’: UN
The UN rights chief called Monday for “concerted action” to help recover from the worst global deterioration of rights seen in decades, highlighting ... World News -
Lebanon orders probe into torture of over 20 detained Syrians
Lebanon's prosecutor general Ghassan Oueidat on Monday ordered a probe into the alleged torture of more than 20 Syrians in custody following a report ... Middle East -
UN ‘appalled’ by killing of nine activists in Philippines
The United Nations said Tuesday it was “appalled” by the apparent arbitrary killing of nine activists in the Philippines by security forces targeting ... World News -
US says its rejoining UN Human Rights Council as observer after Trump withdrawal
The United States will participate as an observer in the UN Human Rights Council, which it quit in June 2018 under the Trump administration, while ... World News -
UN condemns Iran's 'appalling' execution of young offenders
The UN voiced outrage at the execution Thursday of a man in Iran who was only 16 when he committed his alleged crime, marking the fourth juvenile ... Middle East -
European Union condemns in 'the strongest terms' Iran’s execution of journalist
In a resolution supported by 614 votes, the European Parliament condemned Iran for violating human rights.The European Union demanded Iran’s release ... Middle East -
Turkey trial begins into 2015 killing of Kurdish human rights lawyer
A long-awaited trial opened Wednesday of three police officers for the 2015 killing of a prominent rights lawyer in Diyarbakir, Turkey’s biggest ... Middle East -
Iran court rules to separate 2-year-old child from foster parents for being Christian
An Iranian appeals court has ruled in favor of separating a two-year-old child from her adoptive parents due to their Christian faith, a non-profit ... Middle East -
Coronavirus: UN experts urge Iran to release jailed activist with COVID-19 symptoms
A group of UN rights experts called Wednesday on Iran to immediately release jailed activist and journalist Narges Mohammadi, reportedly ill with the ... Coronavirus -
‘Repression’ threatens free speech in Lebanon, warns rights groups
A coalition of rights groups said Monday that “repression” and “intimidation” are threatening free speech in Lebanon, hit by an economic meltdown and ... Middle East -
George Floyd’s brother calls UN to probe police killings of black Americans
The brother of George Floyd called on the United Nations on Wednesday to set up an independent commission to investigate the killings of African ... World News -
Journalist dies in prison in Qatar after alleged torture
Qatari journalist and opposition activist Fahd Bohendi has reportedly died in a prison in Qatar, with a human rights organization saying that he had ... Gulf -
Saudi Arabia abolishes death sentence for convicts who commit crimes as minors
Saudi Arabia will no longer use the death sentence for individuals who committed crimes while still minors under 18 years of age, according to a ... Gulf
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