May 2016
Hamas Announces Execution of 13 Convicts in Public
Hamas plans to execute thirteen Palestinians publicly, prioritizing Islamic law over human rights concerns. The Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas has limited power to intervene, as…
Kaboudvand's Court Appearance with the Help of Prison Officers
Mohammad Sadegh Kaboudvand, a human rights activist and journalist, is in critical condition after a 17-day hunger strike protesting his imprisonment and charges against him.…
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: 60,000 People Killed in State Prisons
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims that 60,000 individuals have died in Syrian state prisons due to torture and poor conditions since 2011. This…
Human Rights Watch: The Trial of Espionage Suspects for Iran in Saudi Arabia is a Mockery of Justice
Human Rights Watch has condemned the trial of 32 individuals accused of espionage in Saudi Arabia, labeling it a 'mockery of justice.' The trial is…
Human Rights Watch: Provide a Timeline for Closing the Manus Camp
Human Rights Watch is calling on Papua New Guinea to provide a timeline for closing the Manus Island refugee camp following a Supreme Court ruling…