Human rights
Iran regime using hospitals as traps to harm protesters, doctors that provide aid - report
Rights groups say wounded Iranians avoid clinics as security forces detain patients and punish medics, while a surgeon now faces a capital charge for aiding protesters.
Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar
'Jews are hated because of Abraham's God': Bishop Schirrmacher against antisemitism - interview
Leaks from Iranian officials to Western media indicate growing levels of dissent in regime - report
US withdraws from key UN human rights report, draws criticism from rights advocates
Experts say that the US's decision to withdraw from a UN review of its human rights record is a worrying sign for Washington.
Hundreds of UN staff pressure rights chief to call Gaza a genocide, letter shows
The appeal was backed by around a quarter of the OHCHR's 2,000 person global staff.
The UK shouldn’t preach morality to Israel when it silences its own critics - opinion
A US report claimed that the state of human rights in Britain in 2024 had worsened, yet Britain criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza.
Alleged bias against Israel, targeting of Dan Gertler raise questions over leading NGOs - report
Reports link NGO campaigns against Israel to years-long efforts targeting Israeli businessman Dan Gertler in the DRC, prompting debate over political motives and economic impact.
Human rights lawyer to ‘Post’: UN blacklisting of Hamas won’t move needle much - interview
“You don't need a UN report to tell people what happened. If you're in court, you have the evidence," Anne Herzberg, a human rights lawyer.
Israeli human rights groups accuse Netanyahu's government of Gaza genocide in new report
The report outlines what the organization calls a deliberate state-led effort to dismantle Palestinian civil infrastructure and social cohesion in Gaza.
Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians
Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon announced Slovenia will become the first European Union member state to ban the two ministers from entering the country.
EU must stop funding controversial NGOs - opinion
The European Union's funding of Israeli political NGOs that oppose the government and support human rights has been highly controversial.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
"The have specifically targeted girls and women by reason of their gender, depriving them of fundamental rights and freedoms," the ICC said.
Experts raise alarm as China expected to triple illegal organ harvesting of detained Uyghurs
Uyghur organizations have continued to campaign for answers on where missing community leaders are.
