Human rights

Amnesty International mourns death of terror prisoner as 'Palestinian writer'

"Walid Daqqah’s writings behind bars are a testament to a spirit never broken by decades of incarceration and oppression," the NGO said.

NATO needs to take punitive measures against Erdogan, here's why

Although the NATO Charter doesn’t provide a mechanism to expel a member state, it’s time for NATO to stop relying solely on political and diplomatic channels to address disagreements with Erdogan.

UN says Russia consolidates control of occupied Ukraine with ‘climate of fear’

"Surveillance, political oppression, repression of free speech, movement restrictions created a climate of fear in which the Russian Federation could dismantle the Ukrainian systems of government"

By REUTERS
20/03/2024

Meet the Jewish activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities

“This is one of the world's greatest overlooked human rights problems today. Tens of millions of people are still locked up, out of public view. The challenge is enormous.”

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
19/03/2024

Mahsa Amini's death in Iran custody was 'unlawful', says UN mission

United Nations fact-finding mission finds that the death of Iranian national Mahasa Amini in 2022 was caused by violence, systematic violence against women is still occurring throughout the country.

By REUTERS
18/03/2024

Italy rejects extradition to Israel of Palestinian over rights fears

Israel applied for the man's extradition, but his lawyer opposed the request, presenting reports by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch on prison conditions for Palestinians held in Israel.

By REUTERS
13/03/2024

Edelstein: Russian gulags had better conditions than Gaza hostages have

Knesset: Bullmann calls for Gaza hostages' release, ceasefire, & aid increase. Edelstein criticizes Red Cross access absence. Hamas misuse noted. Tamano Shata urges rights discussion.

Iranian executions up by 43% since last year, most unannounced

Iran's Human Rights NGOs reported 834 executions in 2023, with only 15% officially announced, sparking concerns about transparency.

07/03/2024

Top official from China's Xinjiang says 'Sinicization' of Islam 'inevitable'

Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly called for the "Sinicization" of religions, including Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity, urging followers to pledge loyalty to the Communist Party.

By REUTERS
07/03/2024

Iranian Baloch human rights activist at risk of deportation from Sweden - report

The activist and her family were repeatedly threatened by the regime during the protests that swept Iran in 2022.

07/03/2024
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