Human rights

Iran protesters mark anniversary of bloody crackdown in southeast

In the Sept. 30 crackdown, security forces killed at least 66 people, according to Amnesty International.

By REUTERS
29/09/2023

Egypt to hold elections in early December; Sisi looking strong

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi took power in 2013, deposing a short-lived Muslim Brotherhood government elected during the Arab Spring * reports of a crackdown on dissent before election season

An urgent appeal from the United Nations in support of Omar Harfouch

Concerns Raised Over Human Rights Violations in Lebanon at UN Council Meeting.

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By JOHN PINCH
26/09/2023

UN records torture, deaths of detainees in Taliban custody

A tide of human rights violations have been inflicted against those in Taliban custody since the Islamist group took over the country.

By REUTERS
20/09/2023

Human rights in Russia have 'significantly deteriorated,' UN expert warns

"Russian authorities have severely curtailed the freedoms of association, peaceful assembly and expression, both online and offline."

By REUTERS
18/09/2023

Egyptian opposition politician Kassem begins hunger strike

Earlier this week, Free Current politicians said the case against Kassem was politically driven and called for Sisi to be replaced.

By REUTERS
02/09/2023

US shouldn’t preach morality to Israel, Smotrich says in backing Ben-Gvir

Ben-Gvir came under fire for pushing for additional restrictions on Palestinian freedom of movement in the West Bank after three Israelis were killed in two terror attacks last week.

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