Human rights violations
Iran had highest number of executions in over a decade, human rights report says
Iran's treatment of prisoners in 2025 was also rife with abuses, according to the report, with 2,513 cases of prisoners being held in inappropriate conditions.
Iranian regime weaponizes judicial systems against Baha'i minority, Human Rights Watch claims
Venezuela's GNB guilty of crimes against humanity, including rape and torture, UN finds
Jewish teacher files human rights complaint over antisemitism at Canadian school
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.
US considers holding military aid over IDF promotions despite human rights violations
Alleged human rights violations by Netzah Yehuda have left US officials mulling withholding military aid under the Leahy Law.
Iranian executions up by 43% since last year, most unannounced
Iran's Human Rights NGOs reported 834 executions in 2023, with only 15% officially announced, sparking concerns about transparency.
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.