July 2024
Reactions to Erdogan's Slap to a Five-Year-Old Child
Turkish President Erdogan slapped a five-year-old child during a public event after the child did not kiss his hand, which has sparked widespread reactions on…
Yasamin Hashedari, Women's Rights Activist in Gilan Province, Summoned and Imprisoned Without Completing Medical Treatment
Yasamin Hashedari, a women's rights activist, has been imprisoned in Iran despite needing medical treatment. Her arrest is part of a broader crackdown on women's…
Bangladesh's Supreme Court Revokes Most Quotas for Public Jobs
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has revoked most public job quotas, leading to ongoing protests against the government. The decision has sparked outrage among students…
Elections in Syria; The Next Parliament May Facilitate the Extension of Assad's Rule
Syrians voted for a new parliament expected to facilitate constitutional changes allowing Bashar al-Assad to extend his presidency. The election occurs amidst ongoing economic crises…
At least 40 individuals sentenced to life imprisonment in the United Arab Emirates
At least 40 human rights activists in the UAE have been sentenced to life imprisonment in a mass trial criticized as unjust. The case has…
Continued 'Medicalization' of Political Prisoners; Hossein Ronaghi Reports Autoimmune Disease After Release from Prison
Hossein Ronaghi, a political activist, has reported developing an autoimmune disease after being released from prison, highlighting ongoing health issues faced by political prisoners in…