Human rights
France summons Iranian ambassador over online campaign accusing Paris of human rights violations
Iran on Tuesday summoned France's envoy in Tehran over the ongoing student protests, accusing Paris of the "violent treatment" of demonstrators and of extensive human rights violations.
Iran demolishes Gohardasht Prison watchtower, putting evidence of regime’s crimes at risk
‘Dignity was disregarded’: Kurdish journalist recounts alleged abuse at Turkish detention to 'Post'
UN rights chief says civilians are bearing the brunt of fighting in Yemen
Head of Rabbis for Human Rights Avi Dabush to run in Democrats Party primaries
The left-wing Democrats Party is composed of the Labor and Meretz parties, which merged in 2024. Dabush is expected to run for one of the reserved Meretz slots on the party’s list.
Syria carrying out arrests of Palestinians linked to Assad regime, rights orgs. claim
The Action Group for Palestinians of Syria complained that at least 14 men were arrested from the Khan Al-Shih camp, Jaramana camp, the Rukn al-Din neighborhood, and the town of al-Hameh.
Iran’s appointment to a UN human rights committee is a hypocritical mockery of justice - opinion
While in Israel there is discussion about “darkening Tehran,” Tehran is effectively using the UN to darken the world.
What happened to Imran Khan? - opinion
Khan’s detention has coincided with broader crackdowns on his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Iran to execute first woman prisoner linked to January protests as regime executions surge
Bita Hemmati and three others have been sentenced to death for 'collusion' and 'propaganda.' Advocates claim the charges are baseless, citing a secretive process and state-televised interrogations.
Two human rights groups recognize global significance of Israel’s Declaration of Independence
Recognition comes amid rising attacks on Zionism since October 7 and ahead of Israel’s Independence Day
UN Watch demands democracies explain election of human rights abusers to UN positions
In UN Watch's press release, the NGO cited the UN's Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) recent nomination of Iran to the UN’s Committee for Program and Coordination.
MK Kariv, Zulat Institute, Rabbis for Human Rights ask High Court to strike down death penalty law
A new petition to the High Court challenges Israel's controversial death penalty law, focusing on its impact in the West Bank and seeking urgent action to prevent its immediate implementation.
US strikes on Iran may constitute war crimes, international law experts announce
Trump, who has previously offered shifting timelines and objectives for the war, said in a televised speech on Wednesday that the war could escalate if Iran did not give in to Washington's terms.
Iran executes man allegedly tied to attack on military site during mass protests
Amirhossein Hatami was among 11 men said to have been at imminent risk of execution, and who had been "subjected to torture and other ill-treatment in detention."
