Tag: human rights

In a shocking turn of events, Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi has been sentenced to an astonishing 74 lashes, as revealed ...

Georgia Senate OKs bill to outlaw gender-affirming care for inmates in state custody – Georgia Recorder

Georgia Senate Passes Controversial Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Inmates

The Georgia Senate has taken a significant step by passing a bill that bans gender-affirming care for inmates in state ...

UN report: At least 81 civilians killed in Afghanistan in three months – Amu TV

Tragic Toll: Over 81 Civilians Lost Their Lives in Afghanistan Within Just Three Months

A recent UN report has unveiled a tragic reality: at least 81 innocent civilians lost their lives in Afghanistan over ...

Syrians unearth horrors of the Assad years in their basements – The Washington Post

Unearthing the Dark Secrets: Syrians Reveal the Horrors of the Assad Era from Their Basements

In a chilling revival of the past, Syrians are unearthing haunting remnants of the Assad regime's brutal tactics concealed in ...

Scholars of South Asia in Solidarity with Palestine – Jadaliyya

In a powerful statement, "Scholars of South Asia in Solidarity with Palestine," published by Jadaliyya, academics unite to condemn the ...

Myanmar: Two activists at grave risk of torture after arrests – Amnesty International

Urgent Plea: Two Activists Face Imminent Threat of Torture Following Arrests in Myanmar

Amnesty International has raised alarm bells over the dire situation of two activists in Myanmar, who now face a grave ...

Press stakeout in Lao People’s Democratic Republic by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk – OHCHR

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk Addresses Press in Laos: Key Insights and Updates

In a significant press stakeout in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk tackled ...

Uzbekistan’s Tightrope Between Individual Religious Expression and Secular Governance – The Diplomat

Balancing Act: Uzbekistan’s Struggle Between Personal Faith and Secular Rule

Uzbekistan finds itself at a crossroads, navigating the delicate balance between personal religious expression and its secular governance. As the ...

Pro-Palestine student protests spread to Japan – Middle East Monitor

Pro-Palestine Student Protests Ignite Across Japan!

Pro-Palestine student protests are surging in Japan, showcasing a powerful wave of global solidarity with Palestine during these turbulent times. ...

Lebanon: Israeli Attacks on Healthcare Providers Must Be Investigated as War Crimes – Amnesty International USA

Urgent Call for Justice: Investigating Israeli Attacks on Healthcare Providers in Lebanon as War Crimes

Amnesty International USA is urging a thorough investigation into the Israeli airstrikes that have struck healthcare providers in Lebanon, condemning ...

Cypriot police ‘failed’ Briton in gang rape case, judges say – BBC.com

Judges Slam Cypriot Police for Failing Briton in Gang Rape Case

Cypriot judges have voiced their strong disapproval of local police for their inadequate response to a British woman's harrowing gang ...

ACPR issues statement on Armenian captives being persecuted in Azerbaijan – news.am

ACPR Raises Alarm Over Persecution of Armenian Captives in Azerbaijan

The ACPR has issued a powerful statement denouncing the brutal persecution of Armenian captives in Azerbaijan, calling on the international ...

VOA Uzbek: Activists say no Central Asian countries are ‘free’ – Voice of America

Central Asian Activists Declare No Nation Truly ‘Free

According to activists, no Central Asian country can genuinely claim to be "free," as they continue to grapple with significant ...

Accountability, Reconciliation and Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka: Role of the International Community – Harvard Law School

Forging a Path to Justice: The International Community’s Role in Sri Lanka’s Accountability and Reconciliation Journey

The international community is pivotal in Sri Lanka's journey towards accountability and reconciliation after years of civil strife. By championing ...

‘Used to dying’ — memoir tells brutal history of East Timor – Independent Australia

Surviving the Shadows: A Gripping Memoir of East Timor’s Harrowing History

Used to Dying" unveils the gripping saga of East Timor, illuminating years of turmoil and strife. This poignant memoir offers ...

Two men publicly caned for having sex with each other in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh – CNN

Shocking Public Caning: Two Men Punished for Same-Sex Relations in Indonesia’s Aceh

In the heart of Indonesia's Aceh province, a region renowned for its stringent Sharia law, two men faced a harrowing ...

TCA Signs Joint Appeal to End Azerbaijan’s Political Persecution of Armenian Humanitarian Ruben Vardanyan – The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

United Voices: TCA Calls for an End to Azerbaijan’s Political Persecution of Humanitarian Ruben Vardanyan

The TCA has made a powerful joint appeal, calling for an immediate halt to Azerbaijan's political persecution of Armenian humanitarian ...

Syria’s Biggest Problem: How to Resettle Millions of Refugees and Displaced People – Foreign Affairs Magazine

Confronting Syria’s Crisis: The Urgent Challenge of Resettling Millions of Refugees and Displaced Individuals

As Syria navigates the complex aftermath of a decade-long conflict, the pressing challenge of resettling millions of refugees and displaced ...

ASIA/CAMBODIA – Apostolic Prefect Figaredo: a border wall is not the solution to the fight against human trafficking – Agenzia Fides

Breaking Barriers: Apostolic Prefect Figaredo Advocates for Solutions Beyond a Border Wall in the Fight Against Human Trafficking