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Iranian authorities conducted the amputation of the fingers of two Kurdish brothers, Shahab and Mehrdad Teimouri, convicted of theft. This act, performed with a guillotine in Urmia, has attracted widespread …
Iran’s Brutal Punishment: Finger Amputations of Two Brothers Read More
Brothers Shahab and Mehrdad Teymouri had four fingers amputated in Orumiyeh Central Prison, intensifying fears for five other inmates facing similar sentences. Reports reveal that the guillotine remains in the …
Imminent Danger: A Grim Narrative from Iran’s Prisons Read More
Russian Human Rights Council head Valery Fadeyev describes the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent as “sanitary measures” amid the Ukraine conflict. With substantial political repression in play, critics face jail time …
Russia’s Dissent Crackdown Framed as ‘Sanitary Measures’ Read More
Human Rights Watch is pushing the Holy See to prioritize the release of Catholic bishops who are forcibly missing in China. The renewal of the Provisional Agreement raises concerns about …
Human Rights Watch Calls for Holy See to Secure Religious Freedoms in China Read More
Eswatini’s human rights situation has not improved since May 2021, with ongoing repression against activists, journalists, and political opposition. The government has reinstated harsh sedition laws, bolstering its ability to …
Eswatini: A Descent into Darkness Amidst Repression of Dissent Read More
The article critiques the notion that increasing awareness about global atrocities will automatically lead to governmental action, emphasizing the importance of organized advocacy and strategic pressure to instigate change. It …
Beyond Facts: The Challenge of Political Will Read More
The next U.S. president can revitalize the global human rights movement by reaffirming commitments to the 1948 UN Declaration of Human Rights. By focusing on core principles, especially the right …
Reviving the Global Human Rights Movement: A Call to Action for the Next President Read More
Civilians in occupied Ukraine report extreme repression by Russian forces, including torture and forced Russian citizenship aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity. Yevheny, a lawyer, recounts a harrowing interrogation experience emblematic …
Russian Repression: The Dark Reality in Occupied Ukraine Read More
Burkina Faso presented its report on human rights at the African Commission, highlighting ongoing violations under a military regime since 2022. Defenders are facing arbitrary arrests and forced conscriptions, with …
Burkina Faso’s Struggle: Rights Defenders in Peril Under Military Rule Read More
Panellists at an African Commission event urged states to take stronger action to protect Palestinian rights, highlighting the urgent need to address Israel’s ongoing occupation. The discourse centered on enforcing …
Empowering Palestinian Rights: A Call to Action from the African Commission Read More