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Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison for his sculptures that were critical of Mao Zedong, with authorities citing the charge of slandering 'heroes and martyrs.' Human rights groups and his family confirmed the sentencing.
Three Indigenous Peoples leaders were arrested during negotiations between police and residents at a barricade protesting a mining venture in the Philippines, drawing condemnation from environmental and human rights groups.
Human rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against the US government over its sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The lawsuit challenges the legality of these sanctions.
Human rights groups report that a victim of child marriage in Iran has died from injuries sustained after self-immolation, highlighting concerns about the country's marriage laws.
Human rights organizations are accusing Israel of committing war crimes in Lebanon, specifically citing the alleged destruction of agricultural fields with glyphosate. Syria and Lebanon have also blamed Israel for the damage to their farmlands.
Hasan Piker's defense of Hamas's 'right to resist militarily' during a CNN interview, despite the group's anti-women and anti-LGBTQ stances, has drawn condemnation from human rights groups.
Human rights groups are condemning a 'vicious' Israeli plan, pushed by far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, to build a huge crocodile-filled moat around Ketziot Prison for Palestinian prisoners.
Reports highlight Tunisia's approach to managing migrant populations, drawing attention from international observers and human rights groups.
France has granted political asylum to Alexei Moskalev, a Russian father jailed over his daughter Masha's anti-war drawing, and to Masha herself, with assistance from human rights groups.
Two US-based advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit arguing that the Trump administration's penalties against the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Palestinian human rights groups constitute a violation of free speech.
China's new ethnic unity law has come into force, despite widespread criticism from international human rights groups who denounce it as a tool for forced assimilation. The law aims to promote national unity but faces accusations of transnational repression.
A coalition of human rights groups observed the June 20 Ekiti election in Nigeria, declaring it credible, free, fair, and meeting international standards.
EU officials, including Commissioner Brunner, defended their decision to host Taliban representatives for talks on migrant repatriations in Brussels. The discussions faced protests and criticism from human rights groups.
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has reportedly been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing an online concert without wearing a hijab. Human rights groups have condemned the ruling, which also implicates eight others.
Sweden's parliament has approved new laws to intensify its immigration crackdown, including 'good behaviour' legislation that allows authorities to revoke residency permits. The measures have drawn strong criticism from opposition politicians and human rights groups.
A widely shared online petition calling for the expulsion of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia has garnered nearly half a million signatures, prompting human rights groups to issue warnings about rising hostility and hate speech.
Lithuanian human rights and civic organizations have issued a public statement condemning the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language's decision to approve proposed changes to the law on writing personal names with diacritics.
Reports of forced conscription are emerging across the Tigray region, prompting alarm from residents, political parties, and human rights groups. Concerns are growing over the coercive recruitment practices and their impact on the local population.
Senegal's Prime Minister criticized what he termed "homosexual tyranny" from the West and defended his government's legislation targeting same-sex relationships, which has drawn criticism from human rights groups.
Human rights groups and UN experts claim that Israeli authorities have accelerated the issuance of demolition orders to Palestinians in East Jerusalem since the war with Iran began, in what activists describe as an attempt to expel an entire neighborhood.
Tunisia has suspended several human rights organizations that played a significant role in shaping its democracy. The move has drawn criticism from Human Rights Watch.
Human rights groups report that Iran is carrying out near-daily prisoner executions in secrecy, with families pressured to remain silent amid an internet blackout, and a surge of 24 killings reported in March.
Human rights groups are urging for swift action to mitigate the alarming crisis of ongoing anti-migrant violence against Africans in South Africa, as global frustration over the situation continues to mount.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has suspended Chechen activist Ruslan Kutaev following comments he made in support of 'honour killings,' after calls from human rights groups.
Over 120 human rights organizations, led by Amnesty International and the ACLU, have issued a travel advisory for the United States ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The advisory highlights concerns regarding human rights issues in the U.S. for potential visitors.
Human rights groups and investigative journalists have documented horrific practices by Greek security authorities against migrants, raising concerns about their treatment.
Several human rights organizations have called on the European Union to intervene regarding Lithuania's proposed family referendum, expressing concerns about its implications.
Human rights groups report that Iran is increasing the pace of executions against political dissidents and anti-regime protesters who demonstrated in January. Activists are calling for an end to the killings as a condition for any peace negotiations.
The Cuban government has commenced the release of more than 2,000 prisoners, an initiative announced earlier this week.
Senegal's president has enacted new legislation that introduces harsher penalties for individuals involved in same-sex acts, drawing criticism from human rights groups.
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has definitively approved a controversial law introducing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, a measure that has drawn sharp criticism and deep concern from European nations, human rights groups, and Germany, with the Israeli parliament ignoring this criticism.
The European Parliament has voted in favor of tightening migration policy, including the establishment of 'return hubs' outside the European Union, a move that has drawn criticism from human rights groups and includes greater sanctions for rejected asylum seekers.
Human rights groups outside Iran are facing chronic communication problems and a lack of official updates, making it difficult to ascertain the number of people killed during the ongoing war.
Human rights groups express alarm over a potential wave of executions in Iran following the hanging of a 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men this week.
The Israeli military has dropped charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee, a decision hailed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but criticized by human rights groups.
Senegal's parliament has approved a more stringent anti-gay law, drawing criticism from human rights groups who warn of increased violence and discrimination.
Senegal's prime minister has unveiled legislation that would double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison, drawing condemnation from human rights groups.
Iranian Starlink Black Market Prices Soar As War Risks Rise Iran's black market for Starlink terminals has rapidly repriced, with reported street quotes of $4,000 per terminal, up from $700 to $1,000 last summer, as war risks surge and renewed fears grow over stricter internet censorship and another blackout. Bloomberg spoke with Starlink terminal sellers and human rights groups that said satellite internet via Starlink terminals is one of the only ways to stay connected to the...
UN staff and human rights groups defend Francesca Albanese against disinformation Tehran Times
Irish human rights groups are set to inform the UN in Geneva that the country has 'stalled if not regressed' on human rights, citing concerns over proposed legal changes that could restrict court access and new housing rules risking increased homelessness.
An Iranian woman, Azar Yahu, has been sentenced to three years in prison after human rights groups reported she reacted to social media posts by Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, with authorities accusing her of acting against national security.
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham, has advanced to a runoff election for a US Senate seat in South Carolina. This development comes amidst other news including rising oil prices due to doubts over a US-Iran deal and a Trump administration decision to end Medicaid funding for children's transgender care.
Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, made his first visit to Thailand as a civilian leader, seeking to bolster international legitimacy and discuss ASEAN reintegration. The visit drew criticism from human rights groups and some international observers who view it as legitimizing the junta, even as a coalition of regime opponents has expressed willingness for dialogue while the civil war continues.
Iran is increasing its security measures domestically, including executions, arrests, and the closure of public gathering spaces, raising concerns among its citizens and human rights groups as war conditions with the US persist.
Human rights groups report that an old West African practice of sending children away to study is being exploited as a cover for child trafficking, forcing young boys to beg on Senegal's streets.
Bulgarian Eurovision winner Dara is causing controversy in the country, with some conservative organizations opposing her, while human rights groups express concern over the situation of minorities.
Human rights organizations are reporting a surge in executions, arrests, and new repressions in Iran, with twenty executions carried out in a single week. The crackdown targets participants in protests, religious minorities, and the academic community.
China has requested Thailand to deport a Chinese journalist, a move that has prompted warnings from human rights groups about potential persecution.
Turkish authorities have blocked access within Turkey to the X (formerly Twitter) account of the Stockholm Center for Freedom (SCF), as part of a broader order targeting 146 social media accounts of critical journalists and human rights groups.
A decade after former Philippine President Duterte's deadly drug war, victims' families continue their fight for justice as an International Criminal Court (ICC) trial approaches, with human rights groups estimating tens of thousands of undocumented killings.
Human rights groups report that at least 2,410 people in Turkey were subjected to police violence during peaceful demonstrations in 2025, with cases continuing to rise in 2026, alongside alleged torture and ill-treatment in custody and prisons.
Five years after their return to power, the Taliban continue to intensify repression against Afghan women and girls, leading human rights groups to describe the situation as 'gender apartheid.' The country faces collapse with women and girls deprived of basic rights.
Environmental and human rights groups are advocating for the permanent closure of a Florida detention facility, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' citing detainee maltreatment and environmental degradation, even as reports indicate detainees are being moved.
Sweden has introduced a new law allowing the expulsion of immigrants for unpaid debts or undeclared work, a measure criticized by opposition and human rights groups as arbitrary.
A draft African treaty, which claims sexual and reproductive health and rights threaten the African family, has moved closer to becoming policy, drawing condemnation from human rights groups as regressive and dangerous.
Kenyan authorities are facing criticism from human rights groups for prosecuting victims of female genital mutilation instead of the perpetrators. The government is now moving to amend the anti-FGM law to address this issue.
Israel's defense minister has stated his commitment to a policy of large-scale Palestinian migration from Gaza, which human rights groups and lawyers are condemning as amounting to ethnic cleansing.
Iran has executed four individuals, two of whom were Iraqi nationals, after they were convicted of spying for an Arab country. This information comes from both pro-state media and human rights groups.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned Russia's 'massive' attack on Ukraine, which included strikes on Kyiv and a violation of Moldovan airspace. She emphasized that pressure on Russia must not weaken, describing the bombardments as a continuation of crimes.
Amnesty International strongly criticized Tunisia, accusing it of using judicial means to 'completely eliminate NGOs' and denouncing an intensified crackdown on human rights groups in the country.
A freeze in USAID aid is halting projects, cutting budgets, and weakening support systems for human rights activists across the Asian region.
Human rights groups report that Iran has executed Avandi, a woman who was a victim of child marriage, after she was accused of killing her severely disabled husband five years ago. This execution comes as the regime reportedly increases its use of capital punishment.
Human rights organizations have expressed concerns that the upcoming World Cup, if held under a Trump administration, would become a 'bonanza of sportswashing,' raising questions about protests and policing.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have issued reports and statements detailing a wide array of human rights violations and concerns across numerous countries. These denunciations highlight issues ranging from systematic repression and disappearances to problematic legislation and specific cases of liberty violation.
Human rights organizations are raising concerns about Salvadoran migrants deported from the U.S. who routinely disappear into prisons upon their return to El Salvador, often remaining incommunicado for years.
Three Palestinian human rights groups have initiated legal proceedings to subpoena permit documents from Australia's defense minister regarding arms exports to Israel.
Human rights organizations are asking a court in The Hague to compel Dutch prosecutors to bring criminal charges against Booking.com for its alleged involvement in Israeli settlement rentals.
Iran has initiated a recruitment drive, reportedly enlisting 'defenders of the homeland' as young as 12, a move condemned by human rights groups, amidst growing threats of a US invasion.
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has approved a controversial law introducing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has drawn sharp criticism from international bodies and human rights groups.
Interim Syrian President Ahmad Shara is set to visit Berlin for talks on refugee returns and Syria's post-war reconstruction, a visit that has drawn criticism from Kurdish and human rights groups.
Human rights groups and the Bar of Ireland have expressed serious concerns regarding the Irish government's proposed changes to the judicial review process.
Human rights groups in Pakistan express fear over the use of arrests to suppress free speech, citing the case of Mavra Bari, who was detained for 12 hours after planning to participate in an International Women's Day march.
Human rights groups have criticized the 2016 EU-Turkey migration deal on its 10th anniversary, stating it has caused suffering for asylum seekers and weakened legal protections.
International human rights groups are urging Bangladesh to release Shahriar Kabir.
Conservative and far-right MEPs voted in favor of stricter immigration policies, including measures for deportation centers in third countries, drawing sharp criticism from human rights groups.
Human rights organizations have issued a warning that Ethiopia is on the brink of a new conflict, raising alarms about the deteriorating security situation.
Venezuela's parliament has passed a bill to grant amnesty to individuals detained under previous regimes, though human rights groups are calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners, citing the bill's limited scope.
Hong Kong courts have convicted leaders of the now-banned Tiananmen Square vigil for subversion, prompting strong criticism from Western governments and human rights organizations. The convictions are seen as a further erosion of freedoms in the city, with concerns raised about the future of dissent and free expression.
Human rights groups have criticized FIFA, accusing the organization of silencing dissent following the departure of its Chief Operating Officer, Lamour. The groups expressed concerns about the implications for freedom of expression within the football governing body.
An interview with Olga Deutsch reveals how NGO Monitor exposes the funding sources and anti-Israel activities of many NGOs, particularly those based in Europe.
The Philippines' indigenous rights body, NCIP, has defended its revised 'free and prior informed consent' (FPIC) guidelines, stating they enhance accountability, despite warnings from human rights groups about prioritizing speed over protection.
Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, made his first visit to Thailand as a civilian leader, seeking to bolster international legitimacy and discuss ASEAN reintegration. The visit drew criticism from human rights groups and some international observers who view it as legitimizing the junta.
Iran publicly executed two anti-government protesters in Isfahan, sparking outrage and drawing condemnation from international human rights groups and the UN. The executions are part of a surge in capital punishment in the country, with the two men accused of killing four police officers.
Human rights organizations in Kenya are sounding the alarm about the systemic use of 'goons' by political leaders to infiltrate rallies, sow chaos, and intimidate opponents, one year before the 2027 presidential election.
Chechnya's Supreme Court has upheld the sentence of Zarema Musaeva, with human rights groups arguing that her prosecution is retaliation by Chechen authorities for her sons' activities.
China has requested Thailand to promptly extradite a Chinese journalist, who human rights groups fear could face political persecution and torture upon return due to his investigations into corruption in China.
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of a Gaza hospital held in an Israeli prison, is reportedly in critical condition, with his lawyer and human rights groups expressing grave concerns for his life.
Two Iranian men, Salah and Resul Bimari, have reportedly alleged torture and one of them rape while in police custody in southeastern Turkey, according to human rights groups.
Human rights groups in Hungary have voiced criticism against new legislation aimed at removing the country's president from office.
Human rights groups claim the Iranian regime is targeting the grave of a protest victim, Layqpour, in an ongoing effort to erase evidence of its crackdown, after his family was allegedly coerced into declaring his death a heart attack.
Sweden is implementing stricter migration laws, including a "good behavior" clause that has drawn criticism from opposition parties and human rights groups due to its unspecified criteria, despite the government citing criminal records as a factor.
Human rights activists claim that video footage contradicts the Israeli military's assertion that soldiers lawfully fired upon a Palestinian man whose car was speeding, an incident that resulted in a seven-month-old infant being shot. The victim's family maintains the car was slowing down.
Nigerian writer Okey Ndibe confirmed his release after being stopped by the Department of State Services (DSS) at the airport, while the DSS denied arresting him, stating it was a routine stop. Human rights groups condemned the incident, accusing the government of a crackdown on rights.
Human rights groups report that Iran's Revolutionary Guards killed two Kurds who were in hiding following recent protests.
Human rights groups report that Iran's Baha’i and Christian facilities are being targeted by discriminatory policies, with dozens of Baha’is arbitrarily detained without charge or access to legal counsel.
Israeli authorities intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, detaining over 400 activists. Reports from human rights groups and detainees allege severe mistreatment, including violence and sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, sparking widespread international condemnation and outrage.
Israel has passed new legislation that imposes the death penalty for those convicted of genocide. Human rights groups oppose the law, warning against processes based on confessions obtained through torture.
Attorneys and human rights groups allege a 'chain of complicity' within Venezuela's security forces and judicial system concealed the fate of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas for 16 months, while his mother searched for him.
Iran has announced the execution of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, the third Kurd in two days, who was found guilty of killing an Iranian security force agent during the 2022 protests, with human rights groups alleging torture for confession.
Five human rights organizations have urged the immediate release of critically ill Kurdish prisoner Enver Yanık, citing obstruction of medical treatment by prison authorities and violations of international standards.
Human rights organizations in the Philippines are demanding an investigation into the deaths of 19 individuals on Negros Island.
Chinese sculptor Gao Zhen has been arrested and is being retroactively punished for works created 15 years ago, a case that has raised alarms among human rights groups regarding censorship in China.
Iran is reportedly preparing to execute its first female protester linked to the 2026 Tehran uprising, drawing warnings from human rights groups about an intensifying crackdown.
Human rights organizations report a significant increase in executions in Iran, stating that the regime uses the death penalty to instill fear and suppress protests, and have presented new figures with an appeal.
Dozens of US and international human rights organizations are protesting the Trump administration’s plan to establish a camp at Guantánamo Bay for Cuban migrants fleeing any humanitarian crisis on the island.
Hundreds have rallied in the West Bank against Israel's new death penalty law, which human rights groups are calling 'cruel' and discriminatory against Palestinians, with the EU, Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez, and Jordan also expressing 'great concern' and condemning it as a 'step towards apartheid'. Concerns are also being raised about the Israeli right's sudden focus on settler violence, which some critics label as 'fake news' to distract from the new law.
A deadly gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region has killed at least 70 people and injured 30, with almost 6,000 displaced, according to human rights groups and initial reports. Multiple sources confirm the significantly higher death toll.
A landmark US jury verdict found Meta and Google (YouTube) liable for creating addictive social media products that harm children, prompting calls for responsible design and placing Meta in risky legal territory as New Mexico explores options to force changes. This initial victory against tech giants has been widely reported, including by Greek media.
Fifty years after the military dictatorship, Argentina’s government is defunding human rights groups and promoting a revisionist account of the junta’s crimes.
Iran has executed a 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men, prompting alarm from human rights groups who fear a potential wave of further executions.
A fact-check addresses a post claiming Ephraim Escudero was a victim of 'riding in tandem' hitmen, not extrajudicial killings, while human rights groups identify this as a common tactic during the Duterte drug war.
The new law means Mandarin will become the official languages for purposes such as education and public affairs. According to human rights groups, the move could contribute to the marginaliation of minorities.
A directive from Rajshahi police regarding re-arrests has drawn concerns from human rights groups.
Human rights organizations have expressed alarm over an increase in political violence, urging a stop to the unrest ahead of next year's upcoming elections.
Eight Turkish human rights groups have urged the immediate release of a 70-year-old critically ill Kurdish prisoner, warning that Turkey's refusal to suspend his sentence despite severe health problems puts his life at risk.