October 2017
Ahmad Shahid: Religious Intolerance Has Increased Worldwide
Ahmad Shahid, the UN human rights rapporteur, reported that religious intolerance is increasing globally, with over 70 countries having laws against blasphemy. He called for…
At least 72 people killed in suicide attacks on two mosques in Afghanistan
At least 72 people were killed in suicide attacks on two mosques in Afghanistan, with ISIS claiming responsibility for one of the attacks. The violence…
UN Commission Calls for Halt to Death Sentence of Murder Suspect of Setayesh Qureshi
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for Iran to halt the execution of Amir Hossein Pourjafar, who was convicted of murdering a seven-year-old Afghan…
Reports of 'Gunfire Exchange' Around Kirkuk; Abadi's Statement on 'Cooperation' with Peshmerga
There have been reports of artillery exchanges between Iraqi government forces and Kurdish Peshmerga near Kirkuk, as Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi calls for cooperation to…
Saudi Arabia Protests UN Report on Killing of Yemeni Children
Saudi Arabia has protested a UN report accusing its coalition of killing Yemeni children, claiming the report is misleading. The coalition argues it operates under…
UN Calls for End to Persecution of Bahá'ís in Yemen
The UN has unanimously passed a resolution calling for an end to the persecution of Bahá'ís in Yemen and the release of imprisoned Bahá'ís. This…