Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of Starvation in Gaza
The ongoing conflict continues to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the region, drawing international attention and concern.
Human Rights Watch: China’s Mosque Crackdown Expands Beyond Xinjiang
recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has brought to light the Chinese government’s expansion of its mosque crackdown operations into regions beyond Xinjiang, raising significant concerns about the perpetuation of policies that restrict religious freedom for Muslim minorities.
The European Convention on Human Rights Bans Desecrating the Quran
In July, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution, introduced by Pakistan and Palestine, condemning such desecration and calling on states to close the legal loopholes that prevent them from tackling it.
UN Report Exposes EU Involvement in Libyan Human Rights Violations
ohamed Auajjar, the chair of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya (FFM), led a three-year investigation by the UN Human Rights Council to investigate human rights abuses committed by all parties to the conflict in Libya since 2016.
Raids, Arrests and Death Threats: Israel’s Strategy of Silencing Human Rights Defenders
n October 21, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced the issuance of a military order designating six prominent Palestinian human rights groups as ‘terrorist organizations’.
Human Rights Watch: Israel’s Policy Towards the Palestinians is Apartheid
A deliberate domination of the Israeli Jewish population over the Palestinians," Human Rights Watch (HRW) has denounced Israel's policy towards Palestinians on its soil and those in the Occupied Territories as apartheid on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
EU Criminalizes Human Rights Defenders Helping Migrants at Sea
Europe has known numerous civic mobilization inspired by human solidarity, changing its policies, its governments, even its times, but currently a wide pattern of intimidation and repression has emerged to hinder, criminalize and stigmatize humanitarian assistance to migrants.
Mercenaries Reborn: How Private Armies Violate Human Rights
Private Military Companies (PMCs) are independent corporations that offer military services to national governments, international organizations, and sub-state actors. However,…
Pope’s Visit to the UAE Won’t Help Human Rights in the Region
However, experts and human rights advocates who follow the region closely have emphasized that the visit had different purposes than was claimed.
The YPG’s Child Recruits: An Accustomed Human Rights Abuse?
In doing so, the organization strives to whitewash its policy based on systematic child rights abuse by making use of generally-accepted notions.
Egypt’s Operation in the Sinai and Human Rights
On the other hand, it was alleged that the on-going operations in the region have been targeting civilians and that the Egyptian army seriously violates basic human rights - thanks to the years long State of Emergency.
Interpol Warns of Global Crisis as Human Trafficking and Cyber Scams Surge
n a stark warning issued on March 27, Interpol, the global police coordination body, declared the escalation of human trafficking and cyber scams to be a mounting global crisis.
The European Union’s Policy on the Genocide in Gaza: Josep Borrell vs. Ursula von der Leyen
About two weeks later, Borrell emphasized that a "humanitarian pause" in the Israeli attacks was the most important issue for the delivery of aid to people in the besieged areas.
UN Passes Safe and Secure AI Resolution
As the world tries to understand the transformative potential of AI, the resolution represents a collective effort by the international community to ensure that AI technologies are developed and deployed responsibly, respecting human rights and international law.
Biden Urged by Former US Officials to Harden Approach Towards Israel
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Humanitarian aid delivery
In addition to calling for an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of a reliable humanitarian aid delivery system, the signatories urged Israel to adhere to rules of engagement consistent with international law.
Canada Halts Arms Shipments to Israel Over Gaza
The decision to halt arms shipments comes amidst mounting international scrutiny of Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, where a protracted conflict has resulted in a dire humanitarian crisis.
Impending Departure of Netanyahu Marks Pivotal Moment for the Middle East
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with over 500,000 people on the brink of famine and thousands killed or wounded in violence since October 7.
India Implements Controversial Citizenship Law Excluding Muslims
The impact of India's citizenship law will continue to shape discussions on human rights, religious freedom, and the future of democracy in the region.
Saudi Arabia’s Quest for a New Identity
Allegations of human rights violations in Yemen between 2015 and 2022, restrictions on freedoms such as the Ritz-Carlton hotel and the Khashoggi example, and harsh reactions to dissidents who criticize the kingdom, have put Saudi Arabia under scrutiny as it searches for its new identity.
Turkey Calls on EU to Avoid ‘Identity Politics’ in Relations
Relations between the EU and Turkey, an official candidate for membership since 1987, have faced challenges due to political roadblocks and issues such as the Cyprus dispute and concerns about human rights.
