Human rights violations
Sexual abuse in Iranian prisons sharply rises as population repression increases during ceasefire
One young woman told The Media Line that she was sexually assaulted during interrogation, and that heavily-built officers used batons to carry out the abuse.
Iranian security agents allegedly raped, tortured nurses detained for treating protesters - report
Human Rights researchers resign over ‘pulled’ report accusing Israel of 'crimes against humanity'
Child among protesters sexually assaulted in Iran, rights group says
Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes, 12 protesters killed
Among the dead were eight people killed in the central town of Myaing when security forces fired on a protest.
Rabbis across denominational spectrum urge congressional action on Uighurs
“Your support for this legislation is absolutely crucial to ensure that our fight to prevent further atrocities against this long-persecuted group will be successful.”
Biden says China to face repercussions on human rights
"As long as they are engaged in activity that is contrary to basic human rights, it is going to be hard for them to do that," he said.
Why is the world ignoring the execution of an Iranian journalist?
Iran has set a frightful record when it comes to human rights, an issue that has escalated dramatically in recent years.
Cutting off Saudi Arabia would only embolden its objectionable activities
If Biden ceases all dialogue with Riyadh, it would see no reason to limit its brutal war tactics in Yemen.
US blacklists alleged human rights abusers in Russia, Haiti, Yemen
In addition, the US State Dept. also announced sanctions against 17 officials of China, El Salvador and Jamaica, as well their immediate family members, for serious human rights violations.
Iran sentences men accused of being involved in robbery to amputation
These extreme punishments were rarely applied in the past and their use today is the source of controversy wherever they are carried out.
Ex-MKs call on Ashkenazi to take stand on Chinese human rights violations
“The regime in China was willing to harm the whole world in order to defend its interests,” it states.
UN human rights experts slam Iran’s crackdown on BBC Persian journalists
"Iranian authorities are prepared to use force extra-territorially"
Rights groups condemn Qatari crackdown on free speech
Doha’s move clears way for heavy fines against people who disseminate information that authorities consider untrue or prejudiced