Observers debate whether Egypt's pardon of a detained researcher signifies genuine reform or is merely an attempt to placate international critics.
Afghan Taliban rebuff United Nations report on pervasive human rights violations in the country, asserting the respect of rights under Islamic laws.
While many Yazidis have been saved, the community continues to live in displaced persons' camps and does not receive much international assistance.
Yousef Mehrdad and Sadrollah Fazeli Zare were executed for crimes of blasphemy, insulting Islam and other sanctities.
Mohammed al-Sufi was known for his criticism of Hamas leaders and their ties to Iran and was detained upon his return from Egypt last week.
The report alleges that only 12% of state executions were reported by officials.
For decades, Columbia has been the site of heated debate among both faculty and students over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Iranian government casually ignores the Koran’s teaching, which is tantamount to blasphemy in brazen defiance of Islam’s teachings.
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