Human rights

Belarus scorns Nobel for rights defenders as Europe applauds them

Global - While Belarusian authorities derided the decision, officials in Europe and the United States applauded the awarding of this…

October 8, 2022

Thailand attack: Country mourns after 37 killed

Thailand - Parents gathered outside the center Friday morning, sobbing and clutching their children's favorite toys. Thursday's attack killed 37…

October 7, 2022

At least 82 people killed in Iran crackdown in Zahedan since September 30: Amnesty

Iran - At least 82 people have been killed by Iranian security forces in Zahedan, a city and capital of…

October 7, 2022

Sri Lanka rejects a UN Human Rights Council resolution

Sri Lanka - The United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and the United States presented resolution A/HRC/51/L.1 (Rev.1),…

October 7, 2022

Condemnations of the Iranian foreign policy

Iran - A wave of protests swept over Iran. The protest began after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, after…

October 6, 2022

Oscar winners cut off their hair for Iran protesters

Global - Oscar-winning actors Marion Cotillard and Juliette Binoche, as well as other French screen and music stars, have chopped…

October 6, 2022

Zelensky and Musk in row over Ukraine ‘peace plan poll’

Ukraine - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to Elon Musk after the head of Tesla posted a poll on Twitter…

October 5, 2022

Iran: Nose smashed, skull pounded; security forces return the body of another young woman

Iran - Iranian security forces returned the body of another young woman, identified as Nika Shakarami, to her family with…

October 5, 2022

Canada imposes sanctions on Iran for human rights violations

Canada - The Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, as amended, will now include new sanctions against Iran, according to the…

October 4, 2022

Chechen leader vows to send teenage sons to front line

Chechnya - Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says his three sons, aged 14, 15 and 16, will soon be sent to…

October 4, 2022

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