Human rights violations

Human rights group petitions Germany to investigate Iranian crimes against ethnic minorities

International human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have repeatedly documented the regime’s use of unlawful killings, torture, sexual violence, and arbitrary detention.

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Protesters wave Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 and shout slogans during a demonstration in front of the Brandenburger Gate as the sun shines in Berlin, on March 1, 2026.
Children use a flashlight as they go to play at the playground during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 14, 2026.

Russian-held town is a 'death trap' with starving residents, says Ukraine FM

Oleshky had a pre-war population of 24,000 people and is now home to around 1,700 residents, including 47 children, according to the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine.

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Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing reviews a guard of honour with Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (not pictured), during a welcoming ceremony at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, August 6, 2026.

US begins direct talks with Myanmar in reversal of isolation attempts following military coup

The US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research, Michael Vance, played a leading role in the outreach, which has focused on shutting down scam centers that target Americans.

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FILE PHOTO: French high school students block the access to the Lycee Paul Eluard high school as they protest to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions, in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, September 30, 2026.

France summons Iranian ambassador over online campaign accusing Paris of human rights violations

Iran on Tuesday summoned France's envoy in Tehran over the ongoing student protests, accusing Paris of the "violent treatment" of demonstrators and of extensive human rights violations.

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Turkey blocks access to Wikipedia

The move is likely to further worry rights groups and Turkey's Western allies, who say Ankara has sharply curtailed freedom of speech and other basic rights.

APRIL 30, 2017ByREUTERS
A Turkish special forces police officer guards the entrance of the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, August 5, 2016

After 'Palestinian propaganda' row, Israel okays visa for HRW official

Omar Shakir, a US citizen, received the work visa on arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport and he will take up his position as Human Rights Watch's regional director.

APRIL 26, 2017ByREUTERS
Work permit granted by Israel to Human Rights Watch official Omar Shakir, April 26, 2017

Shots fired as Iran arrests over 30 gay men in violent raid

30 men were charged with sodomy, drinking alcohol, and using psychedelic drugs.

APRIL 20, 2017ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Exiled Iranians protest against executions and stonings in Iran during a demonstration on December 10, 2013 in Berlin

Israel: Human Rights Watch is ‘propaganda' group, can’t have workers permit

The group said it was surprised by Israel’s response since it “regularly meets and corresponds with Israeli government officials."

FEBRUARY 24, 2017ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
A Palestinian woman paints a mural, depicting a masked Palestinian holding a knife, in support of Palestinians committing stabbing attacks against Israelis, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip

Thousands rally for unity in Tel Aviv following Azaria verdict

“Each and every one of us has the responsibility to act toward a mutual guarantee to save the rare fabric that our people have."

JANUARY 7, 2017ByLIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI
YOUTH SING in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square last night, at an event calling to heal the divisions in Israeli society

RIGHT FROM WRONG: Alt-left delete

It is time to acknowledge that it was the alt-left the American voter was responding to when he or she cast a ballot for Trump, not the alt-right.

NOVEMBER 20, 2016ByRUTHIE BLUM
Swastika and "Seig Heil 2016" graffiti found in South Philly

Saudi prince flogged in court-ordered punishment

Lashing comes after another Saudi prince was executed for murder.

NOVEMBER 2, 2016ByREUTERS
Flag of Saudi Arabia

US calls for end to anti-Israel bias as it regains UN Human Rights Council seat

Saudi Arabia maintains membership, but Russia loses seat.

OCTOBER 30, 2016ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, REUTERS
Envoy holds folder at the 31st Session of the Human Rights Council at the U.N. European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland

‘Slight improvement’ in treatment of Palestinians – Rabbis for Human Rights

The group’s mission is to inform the public about human rights violations and to pressure government institutions to redress them.

OCTOBER 19, 2016ByTAMARA ZIEVE
Rabbis pray at the gravesite of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson

Palestinian NGOs accuse Israel of death threats at The Hague

Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Emmanuel Nashon said "We do not react to such preposterous allegations."

AUGUST 22, 2016ByJPOST.COM STAFF
The International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands