Human rights violations

Trump rescinds Biden-era order on rights abuses with US-supplied weapons, sources say

The memorandum required the US government to produce reports for Congress on the use of US arms by other countries.

 Donald Trump (L) and Joe Biden (R); illustrative
 IDF soldier prays at the Western Wall.

US considers holding military aid over IDF promotions despite human rights violations

PROTESTERS DEMONSTRATE in front of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate in August 2016 against the execution by Iran of up to 20 Kurds suspected of attacking security forces.

Iranian executions up by 43% since last year, most unannounced

 The cage bars of a prison cell (Illustrative).

Prisoner rights violated more frequently since start of war against Hamas


Sudan civil war: Still no end in sight - opinion

The entire Sudanese nation is a victim of this pitiless and uncompromising struggle for power.

 Sudan’s General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan salutes as he listens to the national anthem after landing at the military airport of Port Sudan on August 27, 2023.

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.

 Egyptian rights researcher Patrick Zaki, looks on during an interview with Reuters in Cairo, Egypt, July 20, 2023.

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.

Members of a Taliban delegation leave after peace talks with Afghan senior politicians in Moscow, May 30, 2019

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.

 Yazidi refugees stand behind fences as they wait for the arrival of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Special Envoy Angelina Jolie at a Syrian and Iraqi refugee camp in the southern Turkish town of Midyat in Mardin province, Turkey, June 20, 2015.

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.

 Protesters hold up a placard reading 'Stop Execution in Iran' as they take part in a rally in support of the demonstrations in Iran, in front of the Victory Column (Siegessaeule) in Berlin on October 22, 2022.

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.

 A drug addict attends an interview with Reuters at a Hamas-run prison in Gaza City March 1, 2017. Picture taken March 1, 2017.

Islamic Republic sees 75% rise in executions of Iranians in 2022

The report alleges that only 12% of state executions were reported by officials.

Exiled Iranians protest against executions and stonings in Iran during a demonstration on December 10, 2013 in Berlin

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.

 Columbia University is set to launch a Global Center in Tel Aviv despite faculty opposition.

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.

 IRANIAN PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a cabinet meeting in Tehran, last week.

Russian forces killed hundreds of civilians early in Ukraine war, UN report says

"The acts in question were committed by Russian armed forces in control of these areas and led to the deaths of 441 civilians (341 men, 72 women, 20 boys and 8 girls)," the report said.

 A firefighter works to extinguish fire at market stalls hit by shelling in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Donetsk, Russian-controlled Ukraine, December 6, 2022.

Congressional reps probe Oberlin College pro-Iran prof. Mahallati

Professor Mohammad Jafar Mahallati has close ties with the Iranian regime and has been known to encourage the destruction of Israel.

Mohammad Jafar Mahallati at TEDxTehran.