Attack on Palestinian Politician Act of Terror: UN Envoy
Condemning Sunday’s attack in Ramallah against a Palestinian political figure, United Nations (UN) Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace…
Thailand Urged to Drop Charges Against Student Activists
Thai authorities should immediately drop criminal charges against 11 student activists who peacefully expressed opposition to military rule, Human Rights…
UN Report Indicates ISIS Committed Genocide in Iraq
A report released Thursday by the United Nations human rights office says that the Islamic State in Iraq and the…
Syria Urged to Release Human Rights Activists
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Thursday urged Syrian authorities to release all those who…
Iraqi Militia Committing Abuses on Civilians
Abuses by militia allied with Iraqi security forces in Sunni areas have escalated in recent months. Residents have been forced…