‘World Lost a Principled Human Rights Champion Liu Xiaobo’
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has expressed his grief on the death of jailed…
Amnesty Director and Human Rights Activists Arrested in Turkey
Human rights organization Amnesty International reported Thursday that Idil Eser, its Director of Turkey, seven other human rights activists, and…
UN Rights Chief Concerned Over State of Emergency in Turkey
Raising alarm over the use of rhetoric by States that they can “solve problems” and find ways around lawful safeguards,…
India and Bangladesh Must Protect Human Rights: Amnesty
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina begin a summit meeting today in New Delhi…
Human Rights: Prisoners at Risk of Death in Iran
Raising alarm over the health of several prisoners of conscience in Iran, who have been on a prolonged hunger strike…
Thailand Urged to Allow Freedom of Expression
The United Nations human rights arm expressed Friday its concern about the mounting constraints on the democratic space in Thailand…