Human rights violations
Iranian political prisoner accused of conspiring with Israel brutally beaten in prison
He was left with broken ribs, broken hands, and facial injuries after he was attacked in Qazvin Central Prison in Iran, human rights groups said on Wednesday, sharing images of the injuries.
Portuguese human rights organization honors the victims of Hamas' October 7 massacre
'Be our voice': Brutalized Iranians speak of loved ones taken by the Islamic regime
Sexual abuse in Iranian prisons sharply rises as population repression increases during ceasefire
Prisoner rights violated more frequently since start of war against Hamas
Prisoners are afforded nowhere near the four-and-half square meter minimum afforded them under international law.
Sudan civil war: Still no end in sight - opinion
The entire Sudanese nation is a victim of this pitiless and uncompromising struggle for power.
Zaki's release: A victory or smokescreen for Egypt's human rights?
Observers debate whether Egypt's pardon of a detained researcher signifies genuine reform or is merely an attempt to placate international critics.
Taliban rejects UN report on human rights breaches in Afghanistan
Afghan Taliban rebuff United Nations report on pervasive human rights violations in the country, asserting the respect of rights under Islamic laws.
Yazidi women rescued eight years after ISIS kidnapping - analysis
While many Yazidis have been saved, the community continues to live in displaced persons' camps and does not receive much international assistance.
Iran hangs two men for crimes of blasphemy, insulting Islam
Yousef Mehrdad and Sadrollah Fazeli Zare were executed for crimes of blasphemy, insulting Islam and other sanctities.
Palestinian rights groups demand probe into death of preacher in Hamas detention
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.
Islamic Republic sees 75% rise in executions of Iranians in 2022
The report alleges that only 12% of state executions were reported by officials.
Amid criticism, Columbia University announces a new research center in Tel Aviv
For decades, Columbia has been the site of heated debate among both faculty and students over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Iranian human rights violations ignore Koran, are blasphemy to Islam - opinion
The Iranian government casually ignores the Koran’s teaching, which is tantamount to blasphemy in brazen defiance of Islam’s teachings.
