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.
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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.
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 rights panel receives 65,000 complaints
Panel tasked with uncovering the truth about human rights violations in Tunisia receives 65,000 complaints.
Amnesty warns about 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: 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 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 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.
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 in 2014
US State Depatment's annual report on human rights finds Holocaust denial a continuing problem in the Islamic Republic.
Congress Condemns Iran Human Rights Abuses
House resolution highlights abuse of women , minorities, bi-cameral opposition to any 'bad' Obama-Iran nuclear deal.
Nobel Laureate: Rouhani 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 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
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.
Police 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."
Saudi King Holding 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.
UN Chief: Rouhani Not Living Up to His Promises
UN Secretary-General says that Iran's President has failed to fulfill his promises to allow greater freedom of expression.
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
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 Rouhani
Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi cites a dramatic increase in executions since Rouhani took office.
Saudis Pushing Resolution on Syria Violence
Saudi Arabia's UN resolution would condemn "violations of human rights" by Assad's government.
MK Struk: End '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: Increase in Iran's Human Rights Violations
Human rights violations in Iran spiralled in 2012, a United Nations monitor says.
Hamas: 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 Over Condemnation
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.
