Human rights

If the people cannot be persuaded to fear, then they will be forced to, is the mentality behind the ayatollahs’ rule. The result is intimidation, but there is backlash amongst ordinary Iranians.

The UN condemned continued incidents of summary executions, arbitrary killings, abductions, sexual violence, arbitrary detentions, looting and the destruction of homes.

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The UN warned Israel over alleged abuses against rights defenders and detainees, calling for stronger legal protections and impartial investigations.

Imran Khan's sons fear authorities are concealing "something irreversible" about his condition after over three weeks with no verifiable contact or proof of life from jail.

After establishing the anti-sanctions day, Iran demanded the UN pressure Israel over its "flagrant violations" of international law, accusing the US of "heinous crimes."

Questions grow over whether the civilian deaths and scale of destruction in Gaza were necessary for Israel to achieve its goals.

Only three hospitals remain fully operational in Gaza, while two-thirds of the 647 medical facilities that were operational before the war are now out of service, the petitioners show.

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s Grok AI after it published alleged antisemitic and Holocaust denial comments, following complaints filed by human rights groups.

The resolution received overwhelming support, with 164 votes in favor and only 7 against, including the United States, Israel, Argentina, Paraguay, Micronesia, Nauru, and Papua New Guinea.

The Israeli government doesn't dispute the number of prison deaths but disputes the claim that detainees were dying due to illegal beatings and other actions by Israeli prison guards.