April 2015
Human Rights Defenders Concerned About 'Widespread Arrests' of Arab Political Activists in Khuzestan
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have raised alarms over the recent arrest of dozens of Arab political activists in Khuzestan, including children, amid ongoing…
Italy Requests More Help to Rescue Migrants from the Sea
Italy is seeking more support from the EU to manage the ongoing migrant crisis in the Mediterranean, highlighting the disproportionate burden on Italy for rescue…
Amnesty International's Renewed Request to Iran to Cancel Population Growth Plans
Amnesty International has urged Iran to cancel its population growth plans that restrict reproductive rights and promote reconciliation over divorce. The organization argues that these…
Reports of Looting in Tikrit; Shiite Militias Withdraw from the City
Reports have emerged of looting and violence in Tikrit as Iranian-backed Shiite militias withdraw from the city after reclaiming it from ISIS. Local officials claim…
Review of Human Rights Violations Report in Tikrit by Iraqi Army Forces
Amnesty International is investigating reports of human rights violations by Iraqi forces during the recapture of Tikrit from ISIS. Concerns include mass arrests, disappearances, and…
Amnesty International: China and Iran Have the Highest Execution Rates in the World
Amnesty International reported that Iran had the second-highest number of executions in 2014, with 743 people executed, following China. The report highlights the alarming rates…