UN warns of violence against aid workers following Houthis' wave of violations

Human Rights 2024-08-27

UN warns of violence against aid workers following Houthis' wave of violations

The Houthis' recent attack on the UN Human Rights Office in Sanaa and their abduction of civilian aid workers increase the suffering in Yemen.

Al-Hol repatriations gain momentum with Iraqi, Kyrgyz returnees

Human Rights 2024-07-31

Al-Hol repatriations gain momentum with Iraqi, Kyrgyz returnees

Iraq and Kyrgyzstan recently brought some of their citizens home from the Kurdish-run camp in Syria where ISIS families are interned.

US delivered nearly 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Human Rights 2024-07-15

US delivered nearly 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Via multiple means and in partnership with allies and non-profit organizations, the US military has helped ease the humanitarian crisis since the start of the conflict.

Aid flow resumes via Gaza pier amid flurry of disinformation

Human Rights 2024-06-17

Aid flow resumes via Gaza pier amid flurry of disinformation

Disinformation has flooded social media with the intent of discrediting US aid efforts, while misinformation about food supplies has worsened the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Bleak future for Russia in the Middle East: analysts

Human Rights 2024-06-13

Bleak future for Russia in the Middle East: analysts

The Middle East is no longer a top priority for Russia, which is losing respect in the region due to its unsavory alliances and the criminal actions of its generals.

ISIS offspring held in Syria camps need urgent repatriation

Human Rights 2024-06-08

ISIS offspring held in Syria camps need urgent repatriation

Prolonged camp stays are disastrous for children, humanitarian organizations say, with older ones at risk of being transferred to detention centers.

ISIS has stolen the childhood of al-Hol camp sons and daughters

Human Rights 2024-05-28

ISIS has stolen the childhood of al-Hol camp sons and daughters

The children of ISIS fighters who reside in the camp have been imbued with violent extremist ideology and robbed of a normal childhood.

IRGC fans flames of Deir Ezzor tribal disputes

Human Rights 2024-05-23

IRGC fans flames of Deir Ezzor tribal disputes

Iran-controlled militias have sown divisions among Deir Ezzor tribes by blocking the reconciliation process the tribes use to resolve disputes.

While US-led coalition pours aid into Gaza, Iran and allies give none

Human Rights 2024-05-22

While US-led coalition pours aid into Gaza, Iran and allies give none

While Iran and its allies purport to support Gaza, their lack of aid to suffering locals has put a spotlight on Tehran's real priority: supporting and arming proxy militias.

Gaza pier is for purely humanitarian purposes, US officials stress

Human Rights 2024-05-21

Gaza pier is for purely humanitarian purposes, US officials stress

The US-built pier is part of an internationally backed humanitarian effort coordinated with the UN -- and not a project with any military purpose.