human rights violations

US accuses 5 IDF units of human rights violations

State Department spokesman Vedant Patel says alleged violations occurred long before the current war, 4 of the 5 units dealt with the matter to America's satisfaction.

Australia places sanctions on Iran for human rights violations

Jewish community org applauds sanctions but urges government to list Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity.

Op-ed:

A double standard for Israel from Princeton’s Jew-haters

Attacking Israel for human rights abuses and ignoring them elsewhere. Op-ed.

"You're rude!"

Colombian singer walks out of interview with Israeli reporter

Colombian singer Maluma leaves interview with Kan 11 correspondent after being asked about human rights violations in Qatar.

Canada:

Jewish org praises sanction on Iran for human rights violations

Abraham Global Peace Initiative applauds step but urges government to add Revolutionary Guard Corps to list of terrorist entities.

Iran:

Mother sentenced to 100 lashes for protesting son's killing

Iranian woman mourning death of her son who was shot by security forces protesting high fuel prices in 2019 sentenced to 100 lashes.

UN human rights chief: Taliban carrying out 'summary executions'

The U.N. human rights chief quoted 'credible reports' of serious violations committed by the Taliban.

Duma Repeat?

An appeal for attorneys to meet the minors arrested has been rejected.

Haley to Iran: Release the political prisoners immediately

US Ambassador to the UN demands Iran immediately release political prisoners: We won’t rest until they are returned.

Amnesty International sees no reason for US to leave UNHRC

This is how Hamas uses children to harm Israel's border fence

Photos distributed by the IDF show how Hamas uses children and teens to carry out terror attacks against Israel.

Tunisia human rights panel receives 65,000 complaints

Panel tasked with uncovering the truth about human rights violations in Tunisia receives 65,000 complaints.

Amnesty warns of surge in executions in Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International warns more than 100 people might be executed by Saudi Arabia in the first six months of 2016.

Dictators' club fails to silence UN Watch

Authoritarian governments angered by UN Watch speech in Human Rights Council, desperately attempt to shut down speaker.

Saudi Arabia says all those executed received a fair trial

Saudi Arabia's mission to the UN defends the execution of 47 men, including Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr which angered Iran.

UN committee passes resolution on Iran's human rights record

Third Committee of the UN General Assembly passes resolution on the promotion and protection of human rights in Iran.

Iran reportedly open to discussing human rights violations

UN rapporteur says Iran is willing to discuss alleged human rights violations but hasn't taken any concrete steps.

UNHRC member Saudi Arabia to execute pro-democracy cleric

Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court rejects appeal against the death sentence for Shiite cleric who called for pro-democracy protests.

Iran Blocked Holocaust Education Website Throughout 2014

US State Depatment's annual report on human rights finds Holocaust denial a continuing problem in the Islamic Republic.

Congress Unanimously Condemns Iran Human Rights Abuses

House resolution highlights abuse of women , minorities, bi-cameral opposition to any 'bad' Obama-Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian Nobel Laureate: Rouhani is Just as Bad As Ahmadinejad

Shirin Ebadi says the human rights situation has not improved under Rouhani but, in fact, is in some cases even worse.

UN Issues Scathing Report on Human Rights Abuses in Iran

Harsh report says at least 48,580 girls between 10 and 14 years of age were married in 2011, juvenile executions still allowed.

ISIS Executes Human Rights Activist in Mosul Over Facebook Post

Samira Salih al-Nuaimi criticized terror group on social media - and a target in the campaign against Mosul's female activists.

Hamas Bans Public Celebrations in Gaza

All celebrations - including weddings - banned from the public eye out of 'solidarity' with families still reeling from war.

Security Forces Use Drones to Monitor 'Price Tag' Suspect

Drone launched over alleged vandalism on Arab orchard, monitoring suspect's every step and prompting questions over priorities.

Iran Claims UN Rapporteur is a 'Mossad Spy'

Iranian lawmaker claims that the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran is "an agent for the Zionist regime."

Is the Saudi King Holding His Daughters Against Their Will?

UN receives complaints about Saudi princesses being held against their will, but it could be a while before anything is done.

Rouhani Not Living Up to His Promises, Says UN Chief

UN Secretary-General says that Iran's President has failed to fulfill his promises to allow greater freedom of expression.

Dramatic Video of Iranian's Desperate Struggle At Gallows

Iranian prisoner tries to fight off hangmen at public hanging, after last request to say goodbye to mother in audience denied.

UN: Syria War 'Shameful Indictment' of World

UN's Ban condemns global inaction, as new US human rights report notes Syria as world's leading offender.

Israel's UN Envoy: Lift the Mask Off Iran

The Iranian regime smiles when it meets with the West, but is in fact a murderous and cruel regime, says ambassador Ron Prosor.

PA and Hamas Guilty of Rampant Human Rights Abuses

New report from Arabs in Judea, Samaria and Gaza reveals systemic abuses and oppression by PA and Hamas governments.

Quietly, Migrants are being Returned to Detention Facility

MK Ayelet Shaked refutes leftist claims that Holot detention center for infiltrators violates human rights.

Al-Jazeera Host with Rare Praise for Israel

Surprising praise for IDF on pan-Arab TV: why can’t the Syrian army learn from Israel?

Iran Rejects UN Condemnation, Says it is 'Biased'

Iran rejects a UN resolution which condemned its human rights violations, claims it was based on reports by "terrorists".

UN Condemns Iran's Human Rights Violations

General Assembly condemns human rights violations in Iran, welcomes pledges by President Rouhani to improve in some areas.

MKs: Human Rights are for ‘Settlers,’ Too

MKs ask: What about the human rights of Jews in Judea, Samaria?

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRC

Irony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council.

Iranian Nobel Laureate Criticizes 'Moderate' Rouhani

Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi cites a dramatic increase in executions since Rouhani took office.

Saudis Pushing UN Resolution to Condemn Syria Violence

Saudi Arabia's UN resolution would condemn "violations of human rights" by Assad's government.

MK Struk Calls for an End to 'Administrative Orders'

Following police brutality allegations, MK urges end to British Mandate-era practice of imprisoning or distancing suspects without charge.

UN Monitor Slams Iran Over Arrest of Journalists

The UN monitor for human rights in Iran says there is a rise in arrests of journalists, part of a pattern of increasing violations.

UN Reports an Increase in Iran's Human Rights Violations

Human rights violations in Iran spiralled in 2012, a United Nations monitor says.

Hamas Responds to HRW: We Didn't Mean to Hurt Civilians

Hamas responds to HRW report which accused it of war crimes, says it "only targeted soldiers and military bases".

Iran Criticizes UN for Condemning its Human Rights Record

Iran criticzes a UN committee for passing a resolution condemning its human rights record, says the West uses the issue for political gain.

UN Condemns Iran and Syria for Human Rights Abuses

A key United Nations committee passes non-binding resolutions condemning human rights abuses by Iran, Syria and North Korea.

MKs Worried by China’s Organ Trade

Political enemies united by concern over allegations of murder for organ trade in China.

Man Beaten in Disengagement to Receive NIS 45,000

State will compensate Benny Rahamin of Gush Katif who was badly beaten by Yasam police.

Hamas Beats Protesters Demanding Freedom

Masked Hamas policemen wielding batons and rifle butts forcibly 'dissolved' a rally demanding freedom of expression in Gaza.

Compromise Turns Sordid

Clinton And Chinese Seek Face Saving Compromise Over Chen

China and the US had good reasons to seek a compromise, but was the compromise achieved genuine?

UN Rights Office: Hamas Executions 'Unlawful'

Hamas has violated the rights of three executed men, as well as PA law, human rights officials say.

Abu Qatada Bailed Out By Court

British Government Embarrassed As Islamist Eludes Deportation

Abu Qatada, a bin Laden lieutenant, continues to milk the judicial system in Europe.

Chinese Lawyers To Take Pledge

Chinese Lawyers Licensing Requires Loyalty Pledge To Party

The requirement that lawyers pledge allegiance to the Communist Party is not new, but a continuation of the Chinese Party's intervention.

Syrian Troops Murder 55 in Idlib Massacre

In the second mass execution this week, forces loyal to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad murder 55 in Idlib; UN remains deadlocked.

Syria: 47 Women and Children Murdered in Homs

The widely varied death toll in Monday's horrific massacre in Homs has solidified at 26 women and 21 children as Assad's forces "mop up"

It's Time For Arab Apartheid Week

Demonstration in Tel Aviv protesting Syrian bloodshed and the regime's heinous human rights violations, as part of Arab Apartheid Week.

Massacre in Homs

Reports of summary executions and mass arrests continue to emerge from Homs and the UN Security Council remains deadlocked on Syria.

UN to Praise Qaddafi's 'Human Rights' Record, NGO Outraged

UN Watch puzzled as to why the UN’s Human Rights Council plans to adopt a resolution praising Qaddafi’s human rights record.

Twitter Apostasy Case Underscores Saudi Oppression

In 140 characters or less former columnist Hazma Kashgari has become a living example of repression in Saudi Arabia.

US Treasury Targets Iranian Intelligence

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security for exporting terror and violating human rights