Human rights
Internet restoration in Iran begins as rights groups warn of deepening crisis
NetBlocks, a privately held global internet monitor, also claimed that there were signs of "an attempt to generate false traffic and manufacture narratives of a wider restoration."
Jordan officials use products from Israeli company to violate activists privacy, rights - report
Iranian man pretends to be dead for three days, fearing a regime execution - report
Iran's internet to return to normal by Friday, official announces
Germany quietly cuts funding to two Israeli human rights organizations
An investigation by Deutsche Welle concluded the defunding of the two Israeli organizations is a precursor to cutting funds of other human rights organizations critical of Israel's conduct in Gaza.
Amnesty International suspends Israel branch for rejecting NGO's reports - exclusive
IB Amnesty International interim chair said that ""AI Israel has sought to publicly discredit Amnesty’s human rights research and positions."
Uncertainty clouds fate of Syrians in Egypt after Assad ouster
Rights groups criticize new law, alleging definition of refugee is ambiguous, and authorities have the right to deport anyone they deem does not qualify.
'Repressive and discriminatory': Int'l envoys urge Taliban to reverse policies excluding women
The session also reaffirmed the role of NGOs and humanitarian work in Afghanistan and the necessity of helping Afghans who are suffering in the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Iran moves political prisoner to solitary in preparation for execution over Israel ties, NGO says
Iranian authorities received a confession by torturing Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh, and he was quickly convicted, the NGO said.
Syrian rebel leader claims group wants to end Assad regime, see foreign forces withdraw - interview
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the rebel leader of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), told CNN rebels responsible for abusing dissidents had already been dealt with.
Child recruitment in Haitian gangs soars 70% amid rising violence and poverty - UNICEF
The Associated Press writes that the increase in child members is related to the worsening of poverty in the country, increasing violence, and political instability.
History repeats: World feigns ignorance to Iran's network of terror - opinion
MIDDLE ISRAEL: Foreigners died fighting other people’s wars since antiquity, but Iran’s proxy scheme is unlike anything history has seen, or mankind can afford
Francesca Albanese alleges Palestinian doctor 'likely raped to death' in Israeli detention
Palestinian doctor Adnan Al-Bursh died in an Israeli prison after over four months of detention at both the Sde Teiman facility and Ofer Prison.
The silenced suffering of Iran’s youth and the deafening silence of the West - opinion
In the end, it is not only Iran’s youth who suffer under this hypocrisy; it is the integrity of human rights itself.