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A human rights organization founded by slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi is calling on Congress and the Justice Department to investigate former … Read more: Court proceedings reveal MBS paid Trump “millions in the past two years”: Human rights groupContinue Reading

Consequently, he added, “until Erdogan ceases his threats, improves his human rights record at home – including by releasing journalists and political … Read more: U.S. Message to Turkey: Fighter Jets Depend on Human Rights – Middle East NewsContinue Reading

Iran criticizes Europe for human rights infringement. Politics. January 17, 2023 – 22:45. TEHRAN- Nasser Kanaani, the spokesperson for Iran's … Read more: Iran criticizes Europe for human rights infringement – Tehran TimesContinue Reading

The human rights defender appealed her sentence at the Istanbul regional court of appeals. On 20 October 2022, the Ankara Chief Prosecutor launched a … Read more: Woman human rights defender Sebnem Korur Fincancı sentenced to imprisonment, granted …Continue Reading

The Russian Federation is unlikely to obey the decision as it is no longer a member of the European Court of Human Rights, a result of its … Read more: In landmark ruling, European rights court orders Russia to allow same-sex unionsContinue Reading

The Kennedy School is facing criticism over its decision to reject a leading human rights activist for a fellowship. It's not the first time the … Read more: Harvard's recent controversy over a fellowship for a human rights activist is not its firstContinue Reading

“(In) breaking up peaceful protest you are getting right to the core of human rights law. Direct action groups like Black Lives Matter and Extinction … Read more: The British government wants to hand police unprecedented powers to handle protesters … – CNNContinue Reading

This year opened with important developments intended to guarantee the observance of human rights in Egypt, writes Eman Ragab. Read more: Important steps on human rights – Opinion – Al-Ahram WeeklyContinue Reading

… those who turn a blind eye to this war crime, are in no position to preach others on human rights,” the foreign ministry tweeted on Tuesday. Read more: Iran says Prince Harry killing 25 Taliban means UK in 'no position to preach about human …Continue Reading

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR), since its inception in 2008, has proved as one of the most satisfying and successful Human Rights Council … Read more: States can greatly benefit from UPR while promoting and protecting human rights | Phnom Penh PostContinue Reading

Muscat: The Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) followed up on the video regarding some officials and a number of Chadian women. Read more: Oman Human Rights Commission probes Chadian women caseContinue Reading

The Canadian Human Rights Commission has announced the appointment of its new full-time commissioner, Sasha Kiran Cragg-Gore. Read more: Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Cragg-Gore as new commissionerContinue Reading

"The failure of numerous Fairfax County schools to inform students of their national merit awards could serve as a Virginia human rights violation … Read more: Youngkin rips Fairfax schools for merit scandal, warns of 'human rights violation'Continue Reading

In a statement, the Honduran human rights secretariat condemned the killing of Dominguez and Bonilla and called for a transparent investigation. Read more: Honduran activists demand action after killing of water defenders – Al JazeeraContinue Reading