UN expert says Israel-Hamas war emboldens Iranian regime's 'repression'

Human Rights 2023-11-01

UN expert says Israel-Hamas war emboldens Iranian regime's 'repression'

Since the war began, regime-linked media have been flooded with Gaza news and anti-Israel rhetoric, drowning out a number of domestic events that are troubling for the country's rulers.

Dozens of aid trucks enter Gaza as US says Israel must protect Palestinian civilians

Human Rights 2023-10-30

Dozens of aid trucks enter Gaza as US says Israel must protect Palestinian civilians

US President Joe Biden and other world leaders have emphasized the need to protect civilians in Gaza and increase humanitarian aid.

Families displaced from Lebanon-Israel border are fearful, angry

Human Rights 2023-10-27

Families displaced from Lebanon-Israel border are fearful, angry

As tensions grow at the Lebanon-Israel border, mass displacement from border towns and villages has left many destitute and desperate.

Charity halts north Yemen operations after staffer dies in Houthis' custody

Human Rights 2023-10-27

Charity halts north Yemen operations after staffer dies in Houthis' custody

Save the Children suspends its north Yemen operations with immediate effect after long-serving staff member dies in custody in Sanaa.

International aid campaign begins to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Human Rights 2023-10-24

International aid campaign begins to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Dozens of aid trucks have crossed into Gaza following a deal struck by US President Joe Biden with Egyptian and Israeli leaders.

International efforts to free Hamas hostages seek to bring home 'every single one'

Human Rights 2023-10-23

International efforts to free Hamas hostages seek to bring home 'every single one'

Numerous countries and international organizations have been working behind the scenes to secure the release of civilian hostages -- many of whom are women and children -- held by Hamas.

US drives campaign to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Human Rights 2023-10-16

US drives campaign to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited six Arab states and Israel to discuss how to curb Hamas while alleviating the civilian suffering in Gaza, while a US special envoy for relief was also named.

Syria in dock at international court over 'abhorrent' treatment of its people

Human Rights 2023-10-12

Syria in dock at international court over 'abhorrent' treatment of its people

Normalizing the Syrian regime amounts to 'normalizing with a state that is torturing people around the clock,' prisoner-turned-activist says.

Palestinian civilians pay heavy price for Hamas assault on Israel

Human Rights 2023-10-12

Palestinian civilians pay heavy price for Hamas assault on Israel

As a result of the militant group's assault on Israel, the lives of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank have been upended and endangered.

Damascus military hospital served as gateway to mass graves, report reveals

Human Rights 2023-10-03

Damascus military hospital served as gateway to mass graves, report reveals

Tishreen hospital has played a central role in enforced disappearances, covering up torture and falsifying causes of death, rights group says.