November 2016
End the Persecution of Christian Converts in Iran
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran and other organizations have called for an end to the persecution of Christian converts in Iran, highlighting…
Window: Execution of Four Convicts in Qeshm Island in Public; Deterrent or Promoter of Violence?
In Iran, at least nine executions occurred last week, including four public hangings in Qeshm Island for rape charges. Human rights advocates criticize public executions…
Amnesty International: Supporters of Yemen's President Threaten Medical Staff and Endanger Civilians
Amnesty International has accused militias supporting Yemen's President of threatening medical staff and endangering civilians in Taiz amidst ongoing conflict with Houthi rebels. The situation…
Sexual Relations in Iran: Pleasure Seeking or Childbearing?
The article discusses the implications of Iran's Comprehensive Population and Family Plan, which aims to increase birth rates but has led to concerns about women's…
UK Foreign Secretary: The Release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is a Priority
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson emphasized that resolving the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British-Iranian citizen imprisoned in Iran, is a top priority for the…
Amnesty International: Despite Reforms in Bahrain, Torture and Human Rights Violations Continue
Amnesty International has reported that despite reforms in Bahrain since the 2011 protests, torture and abuse against dissenters persist. The organization highlights serious shortcomings in…
Amnesty International Condemns Iranian Government's 'Misleading' Propaganda Regarding Execution of '25 Sunni Men'
Amnesty International criticized the Iranian government for its propaganda regarding the execution of 25 Sunni men, claiming it distracts from the unfair trial processes. The…
Human Rights Watch Protests the Destruction of Arab Homes in Iraq by Kurdish Forces
Human Rights Watch has condemned the destruction of Arab homes in Iraq by Kurdish security forces, suggesting it may amount to war crimes. This destruction…
Amnesty International Accuses Iraqi Armed Forces of Torture and Execution of Civilians in Mosul Operations
Amnesty International has accused the Iraqi armed forces of committing war crimes, including torture and arbitrary executions of civilians suspected of collaborating with the Islamic…
Amnesty International: Hundreds of Sunni Arabs Expelled from Kirkuk Following ISIS Attacks
Amnesty International reported that hundreds of Sunni Arabs were expelled from Kirkuk following clashes with ISIS, with their homes destroyed by local officials. The situation…