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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been hearing evidence and accusations regarding systematic atrocities committed by Myanmar's military forces against the Rohingya Muslim minority. The test...
Reports and videos circulating online suggest a significant death toll of over 12,000 people due to ongoing protests in Iran. There are graphic images being shared showing bodies lined up at morgues. ...
The United Nations human rights chief has expressed deep concern and horror over the violent crackdown on protesters in Iran occurring since Thursday. These protests, spanning multiple nights and citi...
The violence continues in Iran with reports indicating that the death toll from recent protests and confrontations could be as high as 2,000 people over the last two days. The situation remains tense ...
An Iranian rights group based in Norway reports that over 192 people have been killed during the recent protests against the government, with a potential higher toll of several hundred. Meanwhile, the...
The Iranian army has vowed to intervene as security services intensify warnings and reports of deadly force against protesters continue to rise....
US President Donald Trump's directives to increase deportations have led to aggressive tactics by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, resulting in heightened tensions and violent incid...
Rights organizations are increasingly concerned that Iranian authorities have intensified their violent response amid an internet blackout during the ongoing protests, which represent a significant ch...
Security forces in Iran utilized tear gas against protesters in the central Tehran bazaar on Tuesday as protests continued across the country. An NGO reported that over twenty people have been killed ...
The New York Times reported that during recent US military action in Venezuela, there were at least 40 civilian and soldier fatalities. The full details of the operation are not specified but indicate...
The Iran Human Rights (IHR) organization based in Norway reported that at least 1,500 people were executed in Iran last year, marking a significant rise from the 975 executions recorded in 2024. The g...
A report by rights groups indicates that more than 100 Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli custody since October 2023, with at least 32 deaths occurring this year, including a child. The organi...
A UN Human Rights Office report reveals that over 1,000 civilians were killed in a three-day assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group against Zamzam camp in western Sudan. The袭击发生在...
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights released a report documenting that Israel's actions towards Palestinians in the occupied West Bank constitute an apartheid system and systematic d...
Activists in Iran claim that at least 544 people have been killed due to the ongoing protests against government policies and human rights violations....
A rights group reports that over 500 deaths have occurred due to protests in Iran. Amidst the unrest, Iran's government threatens retaliation against US military bases if President Trump acts on his t...
According to activist reports, over 530 people have died in protests against the Iranian government, with more than 10,000 individuals detained. The unrest has been ongoing since early September....
Iranian protests have seen significant use of social media by protesters and authorities alike. Social media has played a critical role in organizing protests, sharing information, and documenting the...
Iranian authorities intensified their crackdown on protestants for the 16th consecutive day, with an Iranian official revealing that 2,000 people have died so far; some were security forces and others...
Recent protests in Iran have seen widespread public support for regime change despite violent crackdowns by the Islamic Republic leadership. With over 500 reported deaths and more than 10,000 arrests ...
The EU official Ståle Kallas has warned of intensified sanction measures against Iran following reports from human rights organizations indicating that the Iranian government may have caused hundreds ...
Protests continue across Iran with reports of increasing violence from security forces and vigilantes against protesters. The death toll according to local sources has risen to 598, marking a signific...
Iran is facing widespread protests that are considered among the largest in recent years, with reports of casualties and security forces clashing violently with demonstrators....
Protestors gathered on Thursday night across various cities including Tehran, holding demonstrations despite facing violent security operations....
A Palestinian activist on hunger strike in a UK prison has reached 64 days with severe health risks. Heba Muraisi is one of eight activists protesting their remand conditions and the proscription of a...
According to rights organizations reporting this week, at least sixteen individuals have lost their lives during ongoing protests in Iran that began a week ago with bazaar traders and shopkeepers. The...
Violent confrontations between protesters and security forces have resumed in Iran for the second consecutive week, according to rights groups and local media reports. The protests began on December 2...
According to rights groups, at least 16 people have been killed over a week of unrest in Iran. The protests, spreading across the country due to high inflation, led to violent confrontations between d...
Economic despair has fueled widespread protests across Iran over 24 hours as protesters express anger towards the regime due to the plummeting national currency reaching historic lows. Initially peace...
In 2025, Saudi authorities executed 356 individuals according to Agence France-Presse (AFP), a new record for the country. The majority of those executed were convicted of drug-related offenses as par...
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has responded to UK politicians who called for revoking his citizenship over tweets made in 2010 that they claimed were antisemitic and advocated violence....
The United States military has intensified its operations involving boat strikes in the Pacific region, resulting in casualties exceeding a hundred fatalities. The escalation is likely aimed at demons...
Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual question-and-answer session with the public and journalists, lasting over 4 hours and covering more than 80 questions ranging from socio-economic issue...
Robert Metsola, President of the European Parliament, asserts that Europe must not hesitate in imposing sanctions on Iran following the regime's violent suppression of protesters. This stance is echoe...
Communications minister of Israel's Likud party, Shlomo Karhi, announced on Thursday that he will boycott interviews with Channel 12 news after the channel leaked a video showing Israeli soldiers sexu...
The Syrian government has deployed troops to protect a mass grave containing thousands of bodies from the Bashar al-Assad regime era after revelations by Reuters. This site was reportedly used over se...
In 2025, the number of minors under the age of 18 registered as terrorists or extremists in Russia more than doubled from 161 cases in 2024. This marks a significant increase compared to just 51 such ...
The U.S. government aims to exercise war powers while denying prisoners their rights, as evidenced by its approach to trying Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro using the logic derived from the 'War o...
More than 500 deaths have reportedly occurred during the ongoing protests in Iran which started on December 28 as a response to rising prices and later shifted into opposition against the clerical rul...
Organizers have planned over 1,000 protests across the United States in response to a shooting incident involving an immigration agent and a woman. The slogan for these events is 'ICE, Out for Good', ...
Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor and director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, was seized by Israeli forces on December 27, 2024. He has been held without charge or trial under the 'illegal ...
Recent reports indicate an increase in deaths as a result of ongoing repression by Iranian authorities against protesters and dissenters....
Jimmy Lai Chee-ying was found guilty on December 15 by the High Court of Hong Kong for conspiring with external forces and publishing seditious materials. His verdict has prompted reactions from Weste...
Eva Chan, a survivor of long-term sexual abuse by a family member, faced significant barriers in accessing justice and professional support in Hong Kong. Her case exemplifies systemic issues where leg...
The new Labour government in the UK introduced legislation allowing officials to seize asylum seekers’ mobile phones and SIM cards without needing an arrest, ostensibly for tracking people smugglers. ...
Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has commented on recent protests in Iran, stating that they aim 'to move history forward.' In an Instagram post, he noted that shared pain among protesters...
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces criticism after welcoming back human-rights activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah upon his return from Egypt where he served 14 years in prison. His release was champione...
A young Rohingya refugee named Rashid arrived in Langkawi, Malaysia after escaping by boat from persecution in Myanmar. At age 14, he has seen many such arrivals over the years due to ongoing violence...
An analysis suggesting that Western countries are failing to address human rights issues in Cambodia effectively due to strategic dissonance. It also mentions the United Nations' lack of proactive mea...
Two unidentified bodies with gunshot wounds were recovered in Basima area of Washuk district, Balochistan. Hospital officials confirmed the discovery and noted that the remains have been transferred t...