![]() This is how Hamas uses children to harm Israel's border fencePhotos distributed by the IDF show how Hamas uses children and teens to carry out terror attacks against Israel.![]() Tunisia rights panel receives 65,000 complaintsPanel tasked with uncovering the truth about human rights violations in Tunisia receives 65,000 complaints.![]() Amnesty warns about executions in Saudi ArabiaAmnesty 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 WatchAuthoritarian governments angered by UN Watch speech in Human Rights Council, desperately attempt to shut down speaker.![]() Saudi Arabia: Those executed received a fair trialSaudi 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 recordThird 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 clericSaudi 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 2014US State Depatment's annual report on human rights finds Holocaust denial a continuing problem in the Islamic Republic.![]() Congress Condemns Iran Human Rights AbusesHouse resolution highlights abuse of women , minorities, bi-cameral opposition to any 'bad' Obama-Iran nuclear deal.![]() Nobel Laureate: Rouhani Just as Bad As AhmadinejadShirin 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 IranHarsh 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 MosulSamira 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 GazaAll celebrations - including weddings - banned from the public eye out of 'solidarity' with families still reeling from war.![]() Police Use Drones to Monitor 'Price Tag' SuspectDrone 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 PromisesUN 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 GallowsIranian 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 WorldUN'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 IranThe 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 AbusesNew report from Arabs in Judea, Samaria and Gaza reveals systemic abuses and oppression by PA and Hamas governments.![]() Quietly, Migrants are being Returned to DetentionMK Ayelet Shaked refutes leftist claims that Holot detention center for infiltrators violates human rights.![]() Al-Jazeera Host with Rare Praise for IsraelSurprising 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 ViolationsGeneral Assembly condemns human rights violations in Iran, welcomes pledges by President Rouhani to improve in some areas.![]() MKs: Human Rights are for ‘Settlers,’ TooMKs ask: What about the human rights of Jews in Judea, Samaria?![]() Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRCIrony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council.![]() Iranian Nobel Laureate Criticizes RouhaniIranian Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi cites a dramatic increase in executions since Rouhani took office.![]() Saudis Pushing Resolution on Syria ViolenceSaudi 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 JournalistsThe 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 ViolationsHuman rights violations in Iran spiralled in 2012, a United Nations monitor says.![]() Hamas: We Didn't Mean to Hurt CiviliansHamas responds to HRW report which accused it of war crimes, says it "only targeted soldiers and military bases".![]() Iran Criticizes UN Over CondemnationIran 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 AbusesA key United Nations committee passes non-binding resolutions condemning human rights abuses by Iran, Syria and North Korea.![]() MKs Worried by China’s Organ TradePolitical enemies united by concern over allegations of murder for organ trade in China.![]() Man Beaten in Disengagement to Receive NIS 45,000State will compensate Benny Rahamin of Gush Katif who was badly beaten by Yasam police.![]() Hamas Beats Protesters Demanding FreedomMasked Hamas policemen wielding batons and rifle butts forcibly 'dissolved' a rally demanding freedom of expression in Gaza.![]() Chen Saga Raises Ideology vs Realpolitik Dilemma.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.![]() British Government Gets Appeal Date WrongAbu Qatada, a bin Laden lieutenant, continues to milk the judicial system in Europe.![]() Chinese Lawyers Licensing Requires Loyalty PledgeThe 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 IdlibIn 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 HomsThe 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 WeekDemonstration in Tel Aviv protesting Syrian bloodshed and the regime's heinous human rights violations, as part of Arab Apartheid Week.![]() Massacre in HomsReports 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' RecordUN Watch puzzled as to why the UN’s Human Rights Council plans to adopt a resolution praising Qaddafi’s human rights record.![]() Twitter Apostasy Underscores Saudi OppressionIn 140 characters or less former columnist Hazma Kashgari has become a living example of repression in Saudi Arabia.![]() US Treasury Targets Iranian IntelligenceThe US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security for exporting terror and violating human rights![]() UN General Assembly Condemns SyriaThe United Nations passed a non-binding resolution condemning 'systemic human rights violations' in Syria by the Assad regime.![]() Saudi Twitter Apostate RepentsHazma Kashgari has repented a series of tweets he made as prosecutors prepare to interrogate and charge him with blasphemy.![]() Saudi Twitter Apostate's Supporters TargetedA controversial Saudi blasphemy case is set to expand to online supporters of a columnist who made 'blasphemous' tweets![]() Torture, Rape in Prisons Under Libya's NTCRights officials say rape, torture, and summary executions are widespread in Libya's prisons under the post-Qaddafi regime.![]() Spanish Judge Threatened To Reopen Civil WarSpanish Judge Baltasar Garzon is on trial for attempting to violate the 1977 Amnesty that helped restore democracy.![]() Egyptians Protest Gov't Raid on NGOsThe Egyptian Social Democratic Party called for a demonstration Monday night to protest last week's raid on a group of pro-democracy NGOs.![]() UN Denounces Iran for Human Rights ViolationsUN General Assembly approves a resolution denouncing serious human rights violations in Iran. |